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Morsy strikes back

The president sacks key security and government officials

Ahmed Aboulenein

Egyptian army retaliates after Rafah attack

The raids followed further attacks on security checkpoints on Tuesday night, this…

Hend Kortam

Another violent incident highlights “inadequate” hospital security

Over the last month emergency rooms and intensive care units (ICUs) have…

Basil El-Dabh

Gamal Eid: Human rights continue to suffer since revolution

Gamal Eid, the executive director of the Arab Network for Human Rights…

Daily News Egypt

Last Egyptian case in Guantanamo to be reviewed

Al-Sawah was detained in Guantanamo in early 2002, and accused of being…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Mauritanian president not stepping down

The opposition has demanded that a transition government take over from the…

Hend Kortam

Shafiq denies UAE appointment

After losing in the runoff stage of Egypt’s June presidential elections, Shafiq…

Basil El-Dabh

“Abduction: a state’s thuggery”

The No Military Trials movement has decided to begin a campaign to…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Security forces to aid return to Dahshur

Security forces would pave the way for Dahshur Christians to return to…

Basil El-Dabh

Rafah crossing closed following Sinai attack

Hamas calls move “collective punishment,” as Brotherhood suggests Israeli involvement

Luiz Sanchez