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Civil Service Law’s fate uncertain amid push for reissuance
The government said that it will resubmit the law to the parliament…
Sugar cane cultivation became burden over us: Farmers
Sugar companies demand Supply Ministry officials withdraw sugar from their storehouses to…
Egypt’s debt burden to see no relief as infusion of debt stimulus to spiral upward
After the EEDC, at least $8.3bn in loans has been agreed to…
Unsafe abortion pervasive amid legislative, statistical silence
Absence of legal exceptions for abortions oblige many women to resort to…
Government sought to decrease $60bn bill by ‘banning luxurious products’
Around $26bn of Egyptian imports are categorised as “essential”
National Cancer Institute: Neglected patients, absent supervision
Doctors and patients share their experiences at the institute
Public education and private tuitions: A system of inadequacy
The average budget for private lessons is EGP 13,000 per year, often…
Marital rape: Women between fear of reporting and weak legislation
Egyptian women exposed to marital rape are left with no adequate legal…
Egypt and Israel: Tensions over natural gas supplies
Egypt seeks recourse to Swiss appealate courts to avoid paying compensation to…
Lack of transparency, awareness curbs civil-society action
Environmental issues are often perceived as a luxury, says researcher
