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Journalist, press advocate Amr Badr put behind bars
Badr, an Egyptian journalist who is known for his critical stance against…
Mahmoud Al-Saqa returns to prison just 1 month after his release
Prior to his arrest on Sunday, Al-Saqa took part in a sit-in…
Twist arises over legality of police storming the Press Syndicate
The syndicate’s council announced that the board would stage an indefinite strike…
In Pictures: Press Syndicate’s board to stage indefinite strike until the minister of interior resigns
Photos by Asmaa Gamal
Update: Press Syndicate’s board to stage indefinite strike until the minister of interior resigns
The Ministry of Interior has stated that the two journalists "surrendered willingly",…
8 lawyers released following investigations
The lawyers were arrested for protesting without a permit in front of…
Worker arrested ahead of Labour Day protests
Security presence hinders scheduled labour protest in downtown Cairo
Prosecutor general orders investigation over killing of Egyptian citizens in Libya
Thirteen Egyptians were killed and one was injured in the incident, in…
HRW urges Egypt to legalise independent trade unions on International Workers Day
Protecting workers’ rights to independently organise is a basic right not a…
Parliamentary delegation in South Africa to attend African parliament sessions
The delegation is expected to announce Egypt’s membership in the African Union