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Protests continue in universities as police forces stand by campuses’ gates

Rival demonstrations in Al-Azhar University as Student Union declares "absolute rejection" to…

Fady Ashraf

Hassan Mustafa acquitted

Alexandrian political activist has faced three different trials in a year

Rana Muhammad Taha

Update: Egypt and US to begin strategic dialogue

US Secretary of State says relationship with Egypt should be defined by…

Joel Gulhane

Mohamed Sabry sentenced

Sinai journalist handed six month suspended prison sentence after multiple delays

Aaron T. Rose

Alexandria detainees forced to take pregnancy test: Haitham Abu Khalil

Abu Khalil claims violent treatment with the detainees, MOI official denies.

Daily News Egypt

1300 dead in Egypt since Morsi’s ouster: HRW

Organisation accuses security forces of unjustifiably using lethal force during 6 October…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Al-Bernameg suspension draws widespread criticism

“We have informed the board of directors and the president of the…

Basil El-Dabh

Shafiq’s headquarters fire trial resumes on Sunday

Former Prosecutor General re-opened the case in May 2013 after Shafiq relinquished…

Fady Ashraf

Draft Protest Law ready for presidential approval: Eissa

Deputy Prime Minister expects the law to be passed before the state…

Aaron T. Rose

Kerry arrives in Cairo for first post-Morsi visit

US Secretary of State is expected to hold meetings with interim president,…

Joel Gulhane