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‘Sinai Province’ claims destruction of army platoon near Sheikh Zuweid

A police conscript was killed in a sniper attack while Sheikh Zuweid…

Taha Sakr

Delegation to discuss human rights denied entry to parliament

Security officers prevented the Front to Defend Freedom group from entering parliament…

Daily News Egypt

Court ratifies decision to increase compensation for doctors infected on duty

The government had earlier appealed the decision claiming lack of financial resources

Menan Khater

Corruption reports continue despite Al-Sisi’s assertions of combating graft

Transparency organisation counted 101 cases of corruption in state ministries in May…

Amira El-Fekki

Street Children band members’ detention renewed for 15 days

The satirical band faces charges of publishing offensive videos and spreading false…

Daily News Egypt

NCGC workers continue striking for payment of late salaries

Dozens of workers went on strike in May in rejection of the…

Daily News Egypt

Police suspend concert of Brazilian metal band Sepultura in Egypt

Fans claim concert organiser was arrested, reason for suspension is “incomplete” permits

Taha Sakr

National Defence Council discusses Armed Forces’ 2016/17 budget

Al-Sisi headed the meeting in which an array of topics was discussed…

Daily News Egypt

Prosecution of human rights lawyer continues over anti-torture bill

A National Security officer testified against Negad El-Borai, accusing him of illegally…

Amira El-Fekki

Shark attacks man in Ain Sokhna resort

The shark is of the Mako species, and inspections of the area…

Taha Sakr