National Security dominates Egypt’s parliamentary elections
On 26 September, the National Elections Authority will conclude the stage of receiving applications for candidacy for the next elections of the House of Representatives. The security services intend to dominate these elections as they did in the senate council…
Egypt’s George Floyd: A young man shot dead by police in Luxor
Al-Awamiya area of Luxor Governorate witnessed, in the early hours of Thursday morning, a street war between the Egyptian security forces and the families and neighbours of Awais al-Rawi, who was killed by the police. Security forces then fired tear…
Despite the protests, new fees are issued for train passengers
The Ministry of Transport announced the imposition of financial fees for the belongings of passengers of the National Authority of Egyptian Railways, which weigh more than 12 kilograms, under the pretext of maximising its revenues and compensating part of its…
Mohamed Ali calls on Egyptians to protest on ‘Friday of Victory’
The opposition actor and contractor Mohamed Ali called on the Egyptian people to protest against General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday, under the slogan “Friday of Victory.” In a video he broadcast on Facebook, Ali demanded that Egyptians go to…
Why did the Egyptian countryside rise up against al-Sisi?
The Egyptian authorities closed the squares of the governorates and the main streets, fearing angry demonstrations protesting the deteriorating economic conditions. Still, the surprise came from the villages and hamlets, and from the countryside that has remained marginalised for decades….
How can you fabricate a demonstration?
In light of the expansion of protests against the deteriorating living conditions in Egypt, the official media dealings with the demonstrations varied, starting with absolute denial, despite the fact that they are expanding daily. This diligence in denying and belittling…
The army takes control of the quarries. What will happen to minerals in Egypt?
General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi decided to legalise the army’s control over mineral wealth after they have monopolised investments and working in mines, quarries, and salt mines, as he had also given the army and the military control over multiple sectors,…
Increase in public school fees shocks parents
Students and their parents in Egypt received a shock after the increase in public school fees during the school year, despite already difficult living conditions. The Ministry of Education’s decision to raise public school fees by more than 100 per…
Revolutionary socialists declare support for demonstrations against al-Sisi
The Revolutionary Socialists Movement in Egypt (leftist opposition) confirmed its support for the ongoing demonstrations for the eighth consecutive day against the policies of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, calling for the release of all detainees. A statement issued by the…
Fishermen organise protest against hunger and military trials
The Izbat al-Burj fishermen in Damietta organised a protest with their boats, yesterday evening, on the Nile Corniche in Ras al-Bar, to protest against the ban on fishing, the deterioration of their living conditions, and the imposition of higher taxes….
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