Amira El-Fekki

Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
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Anti-torture T-shirt detainee Mahmoud Huseein granted release

Hussein spent over two years in pre-trial detention without clear charges

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Parliament to end break, approve internal by-law before 27 March: minister

Without by-law, parliament cannot receive cabinet programme

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Despite international support, Egypt continues to discount EU parliament resolution

Head of parliament delegation promises “evidence-supported response to EU claims on deteriorated…

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Prosecutor General receives Russian report on plane crash

Local investigative committee examines aircraft technical history

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EU parliament did not accuse Egypt’s security apparatus in Guilio Regeni case: FEP

Party announced that chairman will meet with local EU representative, in press…

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Judges’ Club says it welcomes new minister despite supporting Al-Zind

The now ex-minister of justice’s comments were seen as a “religious offence”…

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Prosecutor-general issues travel ban for Tawfik Okasha

Former MP appeals against membership annulment before court; expert says parliament  “independent”

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Court suspends death sentences in ‘October cell’ trial

Court orders re-trial for seven defendants formerly facing death penalties and life…

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Egyptian rights’ groups address UN high commissioner with recommendations

Report concerns various freedoms, demands legislative improvements according to international standards

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In letter from prison, photojournalist Shawkan issues plaintive call against oppression

Shawkan has suffered inhumane conditions and a prolonged pre-trial that has seen…

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