Egyptian death sentence for football fans puts president’s iron grip to the test
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian-general-turned-president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s iron grip on dissent…
Ultras leader arrested, referred to court
Said Moshageb is accused of storming club headquarters, attempting to murder head…
Egyptian activist receives 19th Ludovic Trarieux award
Mahienour El-Massry is the first Egyptian lawyer to receive the award
‘Port Said Massacre’ retrial pushed back to 21 September
11 defendants retried after being convicted in absentia
Opinion piece condemned for allegedly inciting mass execution of street children
Al-Masry Al-Youm took the piece off the website in response to public…
Ramadan’s drama series infused with politics
Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in…
Egypt’s banning of soccer fans from matches likely to boomerang
By James M. Dorsey Egyptian authorities have expanded the ban on fans…
Amnesty International condemns Port Said death sentences
Amnesty: ‘The trials seem to be more about scapegoating a few than…
Ultras escalate protests ahead of Port Said trial
Ultras Ahlawy surrounded Central Bank and blocked airport road demanding retribution from…
Port Said enraged over prisoners’ relocation
Clashes erupted between police and protesters after some defendants in Port Said…