Fatma Lotfi

A journalist in DNE's politics section with more than six years of experience in print and digital journalism, focusing on local political issues, terrorism and human rights. She also writes features on women issues and culture.
569 Articles

Egyptian Parliament extends nationwide state of emergency for three months

Fifth extension comes after Al-Sisi’s swearing in before parliament last month

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Israel launches airstrikes on 25 Hamas targets following heavy rockets from Gaza

More than 45 rockets, mortars were fired from Gaza at southern communities,…

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US quits UN Human Rights Council over ‘bias’ against Israel

Expected gesture came nearly a month after council voted to probe Israel…

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Netanyahu visits Jordan, meets King Abdullah in rare peace talks

Surprising visit came ahead of two top US officials’ meetings with regional…

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Saudi, UAE-led coalition forces storm Al-Hodeidah Airport

About 26,000 Yemenis fled homes to avoid intensive battles between the Arab…

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Israel launches four airstrikes on Gaza over Hamas’ burning kites

PA accuses Israel of escalating its massive aggression over ‘false pretences’

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Israel’s lethal force against Palestinians may be war crimes: HRW

Killings highlight need for ICC to open formal investigation into situation in…

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FIFA signs Egyptian government as official sponsor of 2018 World Cup

Agreement aims to promote Egypt as global investment destination, attract more tourists

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Qatar takes UAE to ICJ over year-old boycott

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain were not signatories to CERD

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Trump, Kim eventually meet in person, signing document on denuclearisation

North Korea to complete denuclearisation, US to provide security guarantees to its…

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