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The chief prosecutor of the South Sharqeya district referred 280 people to criminal court on Sunday, including 12 students, accused of violence and incitement in seven separate cases, according to state media. The charges filed by the prosecution include joining a terrorist group, violating the Protest Law, possessing material deemed to be incitement against the …
A tiny, misunderstood, and often-persecuted community is facing a serious crisis in Iraq. The Yezidi, who practice an ancient monotheistic religion, face genocide as militants of the “Islamic State” (IS) have overrun Sinjar, the main hub for this minority, and proceeded to slaughter and torment them, sending tens of thousands of them up into the …
Subsidy reform was inevitable. That’s what President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his supporters said this week when fuel prices were raised and taxes on some consumer goods were hiked. And they aren’t wrong. The “social contract” between the government and its people has clearly become unsustainable as deficits increased, especially over the past three years. …
On 5 March 1770, British soldiers killed five civilians in Boston, Massachusetts in what Americans would call the “Boston Massacre”. The incident happened within the larger context of escalating polarisation between factions calling for American independence and those loyal to the British Crown. Leading up to the trial of eight British soldiers, the polarisation was …
You don’t need to read the United Nations report saying 99.3% of Egyptian women have been sexually harassed (and worse) to know how serious of a problem the issue is in Egypt. Half of Egyptian society is under constant threat in the public space — studies, reported cases, and anecdotes all make this very clear. …
A study conducted in two villages indicates that most don’t know how to protect themselves against hepatitis C and the adverse health effects of pesticides
On Saturday night, a video of a National Council for Women (NCW) press conference went viral. The footage shows representatives of the European Union Electoral Observer Mission (EUEOM) leaving the press conference after being berated and criticised for the mission’s preliminary report by attendees at the press conference, including head of the NCW Mervat Tellawy. …
Daily News Egypt interviews former Muslim Brotherhood member Kamal Helbawy to discuss his history with the group, reasons for his departure, and the future of the now outlawed group
Music is a powerful means to stimulate the memory. Certain songs take me back to specific moments in my childhood, university years, and adulthood. The song Bushrat Kheir (“Good Omen”), recently released by Emirati singer Hussain Al-Jasmi for Egyptians in celebration of these presidential elections, will always remind me of Monday and Tuesday of this …
Earlier this month, Egypt’s cabinet passed a law confronting one of the country’s worst epidemics. The new sexual harassment law both increases fines against offenders and expands actions which are defined as harassment by law. In a country where it has been estimated that 99.3% of women are sexually harassed, the amendments to the Penal …
Turnout surpasses 300,000 for Egyptians overseas
Al-Sisi campaign promotes energy saving, Sabahy promises to release political prisoners
Ethiopia prepared for “realisation of shared benefits and a win-win approach” with Egypt and GERD
Egyptians across 124 countries will begin voting on Thursday
Mohamed Ibrahim says previous pardons will be reviewed in light of ongoing violence
Children’s rights groups call on presidential candidates to condemn and prevent child exploitation
Pro-Morsi coalition calls for more protests
Egypt pushes for reinstatement into the AU’s Peace and Security Council
Former military chief Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi discusses foreign policy, the Muslim Brotherhood, and domestic politics in second part of first TV interview
Sabahy and Al-Sisi continue campaigning
Statement calls on committee tasked with amending election legislation to hold dialogue with women rights groups
Al-Nour Party says Al-Sisi is the more suitable candidate for this stage
Hamdeen Sabahy reiterates call for debate with Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy set to meet government officials in DC and UN Secretary General in New York
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy says Egypt-US ties will change but have “new and firmer foundation”
Anti-Coup Alliance reiterates rejection of upcoming elections
Prosecution refers 51 suspects to criminal court on charges that include murder and vandalism
Armed forces and police step up security campaign in volatile North Sinai
Primary Alexandria Court forbids SEC from accepting the nomination of members of the Muslim Brotherhood in upcoming polls
Former military chief says Egypt needs between EGP 3tn and 4tn to recover economically