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Amnesty International warns of Egyptian authorities’ plans to monitor social media

Human rights watchdog says mass surveillance of social media would "deal a…

Ali Omar Ali Omar

Turkish police crackdown on protests condemned

Police clashed with protesters in Istanbul, firing tear gas and water cannon…

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Human Rights Watch warns of underlying repression marring presidential elections

Rights group says completion of second phase of roadmap fails to signify…

Ali Omar Ali Omar

Syria presidential candidacy to open this month: Minister

AFP - Candidates for presidential elections in Syria this year will be…

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Hunger-striking journalist’s detention renewed for 45 days

Abdullah El-Shamy, detained since August, to remain in prison

Ali Omar Ali Omar

More protests as Venezuela leader calls for talks with US

The risk of violence is high as a march of pro-government “Chavista…

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Prosecutor General comments on interrogations of detained AJE journalists

Restricting freedom of speech unlawful unless it affects national security: Prosecutor General

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Secretary general of the National Salvation Front resigns

The front will have a meeting after the referendum to determine its…

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Interior Ministry reveals alleged Brotherhood plan

The ministry claims the plan was set to be held over the…

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Alaa Abdel Fattah arrested from his home: Update

Police raided activist’s home despite his intention to turn himself in; activist…

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