Mohamed Ali announces the national consensus document for the post-Sisi era
December 30, 2019 The Egyptian artist and contractor, Mohamed Ali, announced the completing of the “Egyptian Consensus” document. According to what “Ali” had previously announced, it is scheduled to be presented in an electronic referendum to the masses of Egyptians,…
Alternatives to pretrial detention could save detainees lost years
While amendments to the law of Criminal Procedure are still in the drawers of the House of Representatives after the Legislative Committee completed it in March 2018, the National Council for Human Rights calls for the implementation of these amendments…
US stops sending sniffer dogs to Egypt, Jordan after seven died of ‘negligence’
The United States announced on Monday it has stopped sending counter-terrorism dogs to Egypt and Jordan after several of the animals died over lack of care. “Any death of a canine in the field is an extremely sad event and…
Did Sisi release ex-army chief to please Egyptian generals?
Experts say the sudden release of Sami Annan, Sisi’s political rival, indicates Egyptian military generals are not so sure whether the country is heading toward the right direction. Many security experts believe that the release of Egypt’s former army chief…
Brotherhood funds confiscated and annexed to state treasury
In an escalation by the Egyptian regime against the Muslim Brotherhood, the Committee for Inventory, Seizure and Management of Terrorist Funds has issued a decision to confiscate the funds of more than 120 people accused of financing the group and…
Ticket martyr defence demands EGP 1 million compensation
Tanta Criminal Court has postponed the trial of the Alexandria-Aswan train conductor to February 15 in the case known as the ticket martyr. The train conductor is accused of intentionally killing Mohamed Eid and injuring his friend Ahmed Samir by…
Egypt is losing its role in the Muslim world
Over decades and even centuries, Egypt enjoyed a prominent status in the Muslim world as a leading country involved in combating aggression against Muslims and defending their rights all over the world. Recent years, however, have witnessed the withdrawal of…
Al-Sisi’s youth conferences cost a lot but achieve little
The third Global Forum for World Youth and the Eighth for Egyptian Youth was recently held in Sharm el-Sheikh amid widespread criticism that they cost the state budget a lot and achieve very little for the people. Some have also…
Strong Egypt Party deputy chairman rearrested days after release
Days after the Supreme State Security Prosecution released Mohammed al-Qassas, deputy chairman of the Strong Egypt Party, he has been caught up in a new case, according to lawyer Khaled Ali. Mohammad al-Qassas spent 22 months in prison in case…
Renewed calls for the release of pretrial prisoners in Egypt
Lawyers and families of Egyptian political activists imprisoned for issues related to disturbing the country’s security, most notably belonging to a banned group or spreading false news, demanded their release after periods of pretrial detention that exceeded two years. They…
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