Saudi sentences five to death over 2003 Qaeda attacks
Dozens of Saudis and expats were killed and wounded that year in…
Condemnation for Minya sentencing continues to build
Amnesty International, John Kerry, Ban Ki-moon all express concern, while ECCR decries…
Death penalty abolition: A Swedish view
By Charlotta Sparre The 10th of October marks the World Day against…
Pre-trial detention period extended
Presidential decree extends pre-trial detention period to 45 days for crimes punishable…
Port Said verdict echoes across nation
21 people were handed the death sentence; the verdict leaves Ultras Ahlawy…
Key opposition figures investigated for treason
Amendment made last year to treason law could see three men excluded…
Arish women protest death penalty imposed on husbands
By Nasser Elazazy Dozens of women and their children continued protesting Saturday…
Controversy over capital punishment
The Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights (EOHR) has called for a reconsideration…
US-based activist charged with ‘terrorism’ in Sudan
Death penalty predicted for US-based Sudanese activist