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In pictures: Witnesses become defendants in Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh’s killing case

Saturday’s trial of the 17 defendants, including members of the Socialist Popular…

Emir Nader

HRW calls for halt of executions in ‘Arab Sharkas cell’ case

Death sentences approved by Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi on 24 March, after…

Adham Youssef

Al-Sisi vows to ‘go after’ non-conforming Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian president declares Morsi’s reign left big mark on Ethiopians and made…

Aya Nader

Palestine officially joins ICC

Palestine "deserves international support" for its move to the ICC in the…

Menna Zaki

Court adjourns Ziada trial amid presence of Press Syndicate members

Last week photojournalist Ziada started hunger strike in prison

Amira El-Fekki

IGA appeals Al-Adly’s acquittal on corruption charges

Court had acquitted Al-Adly who was accused of illicitly obtaining EGP 181m

Daily News Egypt

Arab League head sparks anger among Christians

Nabil El-Araby had claimed that Catholic and Protestant Christians follow different holy…

Aya Nader

President Al-Sisi speaks to Obama as US aid resumes in full after suspension

Security by military force has been prioritised over democratic progress, but changes…

Emir Nader

Last trial session for photojournalist Gamal Ziada commences

Press Syndicate members to attend court in solidarity

Amira El-Fekki

Global spike in death sentences in 2014 largely due to Egypt

End of year report identifies Egypt handed out many sentences though executed…

Emir Nader