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Latest Egypt News

‘Helwan Brigades’ member arrested

The accused had allegedly disguised himself as a woman to blow up…

Aya Nader

Draft law on ‘terrorist entities’ could silence civil society: Rights group

Labelling groups “terrorist” will not stop violence, says Cairo Institute for Human…

Adham Youssef

President intervenes to reinstate suspended radio presenter

Aida Seoudy suspended after criticisms of demonstrator deaths in protests against Mubarak…

Aya Nader

Al-Azhar launches international counterterrorism conference

The conference gathered a group of international religious scholars

Menan Khater

Investigative detention of Brotherhood leader extended

Mohamed Ali Beshr is under investigation for collaborating with US and inciting…

Daily News Egypt

Religious endowment minister welcomes French parliament’s recognition of Palestine

Vote is symbolic and does not bind the government of France

Daily News Egypt

Non-commissioned border guard officers granted right to arrest civilians

Civilians can be tried in military courts if found guilty of attacking…

Adham Youssef

Latest mass death sentence ‘blatantly unjust’: HRW

188 death sentences referred to Grand Mufti for consideration by controversial judge

Daily News Egypt

UN envoy in Egypt for Palestinian peace talks

Tensions between Palestinians and Israelis have escalated recently in East Jerusalem

Aya Nader

Students continue protests challenging Mubarak verdict

It is illogical to expect a fair trial under current regime, says…

Adham Youssef