UN envoy in Cairo as Libya violence continues
International community reiterates call for ceasefire, backs political dialogue
Soldiers injured in Sinai bomb amid heightened security
Fresh attack on security forces despite increased military presence in North Sinai
AAIB expands ATM service in Egypt
Expansion brings bank’s total number of ATMs to 286 across the country
Same-sex marriage video defendants sentenced to 3 years
The men were featured in a video showing two males celebrating their marriage on a boat
5th Egyptian-Ethiopian joint commission meeting begins
Senior officials meet ahead of Egypt-Ethiopia ministerial meeting Monday
Egyptian campuses and football emerge as flashpoint in resistance to President Al-Sisi
By James M. Dorsey Football fans exploiting stadia as contested public space emerged more than three years ago as a key force in anti-government protests that toppled Egyptian President Hosni…
Rights groups condemn jurisdiction of military courts
President decree could lead to the trial of thousands of civilians in military courts, says CIHRS
Egypt prepares for Universal Periodic Review
Foreign ministry claims “great efforts” made, while rights group claim ‘dramatic deterioration’ in human rights
A failure of democracy and human rights
By Dr Cesar Chelala It is a sad day for democracy when 12 Nobel Peace Laureates write a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to close one of the…
