Human Rights Watch calls for probe into Morsi’s death
A human rights group on Monday called for an independent and international investigation by the UN into the death of Egypt’s first and only democratically-elected leader. Human Rights Watch said the United Nations Human Rights Council should establish a probe…
Egypt’s Mohammed Morsi: Ex-leader buried after court death
Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has been buried hours after he collapsed in court and died on Monday. His lawyer told the AFP news agency the former leader had been buried in eastern Cairo early on Tuesday morning with his…
Former Egypt President Morsi dies in court
Former President Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in court after the conclusion of a trial session in the espionage lawsuit. According to Egyptian State Television, Morsi suffered a heart attack following the court hearing and his body has been transferred…
Germany approves €800m arms export deal to Egypt
The German government had approved an €800 million ($899 million) arms export deal with Egypt during the period from 1 January to 5 June 2019, the country’s economic affairs ministry announced yesterday. Responding to a request of information by the…
Sisi affirms Egypt’s support to UAE in face of recent challenges
CAIRO – 16 June 2019: Egypt’s President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s solidarity and support to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates in face of challenges and destabilizing attempts in the Gulf, presidential spokesman Bassam Radi said….
Cairo’s ‘Mother of Egyptian Museums’ Set for Revamp
Egypt on Sunday launched a revamp of the Egyptian Museum, promising to preserve and enhance the storied site even as it loses its most famous collection. Located in the heart of Cairo on Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum has long…
Egypt, Israel Agree on $500 Million Fine to End Gas Dispute
Egypt reached a settlement agreement with state-owned Israel Electric Corp. to pay a reduced fine for halting deliveries of natural gas, ending a dispute that started about seven years ago. The accord signed June 16 cuts the fine…
Lawyer Amr Nuhan Held for 15 Days on Charges of Joining a Terrorist Group
EgyWatch – June 15, 2019 The Supreme State Security Prosecution decided to detain lawyer Amr Nuhan, 15 days under investigation of case No. 741 of 2019, on charges of joining a terrorist group. This brings the number of lawyers accused…
Alaa al-Aswani: Sisi is Using the War on Terror to Silence Dissent
On Friday, the famous Egyptian writer Alaa al-Aswani attacked the use of “war on terror” by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to strengthen his authority and suppress the opposition. Aswani said in his article in Washington Post that the Egyptian authorities arrest…
Egypt Suspended the Presentation of the Defendants in the Courts during CAN
EgyWatch – June 15, 2019 The Egyptian authorities have issued a decision to stop the presentation of the defendants in court during the African Nations Cup in Cairo. “In light of the security preparations by the Cairo Security Directorate, this…
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