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Egypt sees 5,544 demonstrations in first 5 months of 2013: report

Protests against deteriorating security situation drive the most demonstrations in May

Basil El-Dabh

More Tamarod members detained

Homeland Security detains four Tamarod members releases them the next day

Daily News Egypt

Rights groups condemn jail sentence for Coptic lawyer

Groups warn of increasing number of contempt of religion cases, calling it…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Minister of Interior acquitted after appeal

Ibrahim had initially been sentenced to two years in prison for failing…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Ministry responds to US criticism of NGO law

The US State Department said the law ‘still imposes significant government controls…

Joel Gulhane

Illegal Red Sea fishing on the rise

Tourism will be harmed by illegal fishing environmental NGO says

Joel Gulhane

EIPR and El-Nadeem Center demand protestor’s release from psychiatric hospital

Organisations assert protestor’s condition poses no threat to himself or others

Daily News Egypt

Protecting water from pollution

EIPR criticises new amendments to law protecting the Nile River and waterways…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Political figures react to SCC ruling

The Supreme Constitutional Court ruled the Shura Council and Constituent Assembly were…

Nouran El-Behairy

EOHR calls for investigation into alleged assault in custody

Two detainees allegedly assaulted by security in court following hearing

Rana Muhammad Taha