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Al-Sisi ‘presided over a state of impunity’: HRW

National Council for Human Rights official denies watchdog’s allegation that human rights…

Jihad Abaza

Al-Sisi cuts Africa Summit visit short after Sinai killings

After meeting with various presidents and officials, Al-Sisi heads to Cairo to…

Jihad Abaza

Sinai explosions leave at least 25 dead

Exchange of fire between militants and army officers is still taking place,…

Jihad Abaza

Protesters hold commemoration on site of Al-Sabbagh’s killing

Female protesters held signs commemorating Al-Sabbagh and Abu-Bakr, both of whom police…

Jihad Abaza

Parliamentary applications to be accepted from 8 February

Political parties to start applying for participation in parliamentary elections by early…

Daily News Egypt

Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh’s political party to boycott elections

The political party that Al-Sabbagh belonged to vows not to partake in…

Jihad Abaza

Government tells foreign journalists to ‘be more accurate’

Egypt feels the negative coverage it is receiving internationally is unfair considering…

Emir Nader

North Sinai residents to go through with open strike against curfew hours

Citizens plan to boycott elections and file lawsuit as they fear protests,…

Amira El-Fekki

28 January 2011: Egypt’s Bastille Day

  28 January 2011 marked a turning point in Egyptian history. On…

Jihad Abaza

Survey poll says 79% will vote in parliamentary elections

Report inaccurate as non-representative sample and biased questions, says expert

Amira El-Fekki