Taha Sakr

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Twist arises over legality of police storming the Press Syndicate

The syndicate’s council announced that the board would stage an indefinite strike…

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Prosecution investigates at least 180 protesters detained during Monday protests

Three girls are still being held in Qasr Al-Nil police station, says…

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HRW, Amnesty decry police clampdown on Monday protests

Anyone detained for peacefully protesting should be released, says Amnesty International

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At least 300 protestors detained during Monday’s protests: NGOs

Police representatives reject the term “detention”, could not confirm the number of…

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Egypt’s military kills 30 militants in North Sinai airstrikes

Air Force targeted ammunition stores in Sheikh Zuweid, says military spokesperson

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Al-Sisi affirms state’s readiness to thwart ‘calls for chaos’

The siege on militants in Sinai is gaining momentum, says president in…

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Judiciary is vanguard in confrontation against ‘plots’: Al-Sisi

Judicial independence is a main tenet of my rule, says Al-Sisi in…

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‘Sinai Province’ claims attack on soldiers in Sheikh Zuweid

The attack targeted a CSF convoy and killed three soldiers, says Ministry…

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Al-Sisi orders rapid trial for police officer who killed tea vendor in New Cairo

The law-ranking police officer claims he was targeting “militants on a motorcycle”,…

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Tanta security forces regain control after fight between inmates

The disturbance was just a quarrel, media reports of a fire at…

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