Year: 2014

EIPR report puts spotlight on status of MENA region sexual and reproductive health and rights

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) released a statement Monday night…

AbdelHalim H. AbdAllah

Misr Al-Qawia members sentenced for campaigning against constitution

Party spokesman describes the sentencing as “harsh” and surprising

Daily News Egypt

Misdemeanour courts send 220 to prison for separate incidents in Alexandria

Prisoners referred to Homeland Security Prosecution for joining the Muslim Brotherhood

Rana Muhammad Taha

Meet the new PM

Presidency confirms Mehleb as new PM

Daily News Egypt

South Africa concerned about terrorism in Egypt: South African State Security Minister

A South African delegation visits Egypt for the first time since Morsi’s…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Army kills alleged Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis member, destroys ‘field hospital’ in Sinai

Increased efforts to suppress militant activity in Sinai continue

Ali Omar

Al-Azhar, Coptic church condemn murder of 7 Egyptian Copts in Libya

EOHR points to suspicion that victims were targeted for their religion

Daily News Egypt

Kuwaiti foreign minister meets with El-Beblawi, Al-Sisi in Cairo

Sheikh Sabah Hamad Sabah met with high-level officials to stress cooperation, investments

Ali Omar

Prosecutor refers 504 defendants from August’s Ramses clashes to trial

Defendants are charged with premeditated murder, attempted murder for terrorist purposes, inciting…

Hend Kortam

Moody’s says Egypt banking sector outlook still negative

Moody’s cited “banks’ high and increasing exposure to Caa1-rated Egyptian government debt”,…

Daily News Egypt