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The life and imprisonment of ‘terrorist’ Mohamed Soltan

With Ministry of Interior officials treating him "like they were God" and…

Aya Nader Aya Nader

Egypt’s new city: More questions than answers

The multi-billion dollar new administrative hub started a debate among urban planners…

Dahlia Kholaif Dahlia Kholaif

For years, journalists fought against restrictive laws and legislation

10 June marks an important day in the history of the 'battle…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

United Arab Forces? A wish Al-Sisi may come to regret

After airstrikes by Arab nations hit their neighbours, can enough be sacrificed…

Emir Nader Emir Nader

North Sinai residents’ daily suffering: Curfew, displacement, lack of access to services

"Many innocents disappear following arbitrary arrests," says Sinai-based politician

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Child marriage in Egypt: ‘I don’t know how old I am’

Egyptian law sets marriage age for women at 16, however constitution define…

Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa

Contesting traditions and poverty: Sohag women’s struggle

Health Ministry and UNFPA raise awareness on family planning in Sohag

Mahmoud Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa

Journalists in ‘Rabaa Operations Room’ case forgotten

Defendants include 12 journalists and media workers involved in reporting August 2013’s…

Nourhan Fahmy Nourhan Fahmy

Germany’s arms exports to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE raise harrowing questions

By Jonathan Moremi In a surprise move of transparency the German government…

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25 January: Revolution or Chaos?

The state does not trust young people enough to let them lead,…

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