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Amid ongoing trials, fourth 25 April protest case adjourned to 31 May

More than 100 young people given prison sentences in three separate cases…

Amira El-Fekki

World power considers lifting embargo on arms to Libyan GNA

We are ready to train and equip Libyan military forces per the…

Ahmed Abbas

Photojournalist Shawkan’s trial adjourned to 21 May

The trial is postponed for court to examine additional evidence in the…

Toqa Ezzidin

Court adjourns session on lawsuit to abolish demarcation deal to 7 June

Judge obliges the government to present documentation and maps of the agreement

Taha Sakr

First trial in prosecutor-general’s assassination set for 14 June

Hisham Barakat’s motorcade was targeted by assailants in June 2015, which led…

Daily News Egypt

Alleged Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to life

Numerous people have received prison sentences on charges of committing attacks of…

Adham Youssef

UPDATE- Investigations postponed for rights lawyer over anti-torture bill

Negad El-Borai was summoned five times for investigations amid concerns of detention

Amira El-Fekki

Cabinet approves press and media draft law, awaiting parliament vote

The press and media draft law stipulates that three institutions will be…

Daily News Egypt

Maat calls on cabinet to interfere, follow up on ministry performance with NGOs

The organisation will apologise to the Anna Lindh Foundation as it is…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Interior Ministry committed 95 violations against journalists in 25 April protests

Massive and unprecedented violations were monitored over the course of just one…

Taha Sakr