Egyptian spectator ban: Flashpoint for conflict and statement of weakness
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian cabinet decision to end the suspension of…
Football deaths renew spotlight on Egypt’s notorious security forces
By James M. Dorsey A stampede at a Cairo stadium earlier this…
Egyptian football league to resume on 19 February
The league was postponed indefinitely after the Air Defence Stadium drama
Fans tortured at Giza police station after football stadium drama: Lawyers
Lawyers report that arrestees have been tortured into stating they were paid…
Amnesty International calls for investigation of security officials
Despite incriminating evidence, Egyptian officials refuse responsibility for deaths of at least…
Testimony of Air Defence Stadium killings: Romany Samir’s delay saved his life
“Security deliberately let crowds suffocate, attacked them, sat back and watched. I…
Prosecution releases 18 Zamalek fans, detains 3
Club and football association presidents will be summoned to investigations, says lawyer
Political parties blame Muslim Brotherhood, security forces for fans killings
Security forces excessive use of power, political parties and groups claim
Prosecution detains 18 Zamalek fans, orders ultras leaders arrest
Forensic medicine authority announce 19 killed in match violence