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2 anti-government TV anchors receive 2-year prison sentences in absentia

In 2015, both TV anchors received prison sentences on similar accusations

Sarah El-Sheikh

Malek Adly suffers ‘inhumane’ conditions in solitary confinement

Adly has stiff joints due to lack of movement, says the lawyers’s…

Daily News Egypt

Police officer suspected of killing unarmed civilian

Hesham Hassan is believed to have been killed while breaking up a…

Daily News Egypt

Al-Sisi’s promises: 2 years of execution and oblivion

In his presidential campaign, Al-Sisi made several promises such as mega projects…

Taha Sakr

Residents claim existence of army-affiliated militias in Sheikh Zuweid

No officer or commander can issue statements except the army spokesperson, say…

Taha Sakr

Losing support, gaining support, Al-Sisi carries on

Egypt’s elite switches from approval to criticism, Al-Sisi finds solid ground among…

Amira El-Fekki

Arabic exam results to be revised as cabinet seeks to thwart leaks

Pressure mounts on the government to take action to prevent further leaks…

Nadine Awadalla

Missed opportunities on the road to development

Striving to change has been the hallmark of Al-Sisi’s presidency over the…

Menan Khater

Swift justice and extrajudicial killing: a new trend in law enforcement?

Al-Sisi clearly stated that the law will be amended to serve issued…

Taha Sakr

HRW calls on Egyptian authorities to drop charges against lawyer El-Borai

The lawyer was summoned for interrogation six times over proposing an anti-torture…

Sarah El-Sheikh