New York Times: Israel depends on Egypt to export gas
July 11, 2019 The New York Times has published a picture of the separation wall and increased security measures protecting the gas pipeline between Egypt and Israel for fear of an attack. Egypt has made it easier for Israel to…
Egypt authorities detain director of website supportive of Mubarak
July 11, 2019 The Egyptian State Security Prosecution on Wednesday ordered the detention of Karim Hussein, director of the “Asef ya Rayes” (Sorry my President) website which supports former President Hosni Mubarak, for 15 days. The prosecution has accused Mubarak’s…
Netanyahu participates in ceremony at Tel Aviv Egypt embassy
July 11, 2019 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a ceremony at the Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv. “Netanyahu will participate in a reception hosted by the Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv, in celebration of Egyptian National Day,” the…
Egypt government prepares to cancel bread subsidies for 71 million citizens
July 10, 2019 Egypt’s Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali al-Moselhi hinted on Monday that bread subsidies would be slashed for 71 million citizens, just days after authorities increased electricity and fuel prices. Al-Moselhi has said that the state…
Egypt journalist sexually harassed in prison
July 10, 2019 On Tuesday Egyptian human rights activist Abeer Hisham Mohammed Al-Safti filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office after being sexually harassed inside Al-Qanater Prison whilst her detention was being renewed. Director of the Committee for…
“Hope detainees” in Egypt suffer poor prison conditions
July 10, 2019 After visiting her son Ziad al-Alimi, journalist Ikram Yousef confirmed that the former parliamentarian is being kept in poor conditions in the Tora Prison compound. Al-Alimi is imprisoned with the journalist Hisham Fuad and Hamdeen Sabbahi’s spokesman…
Egypt rights groups: Nubian compensation is not a substitute for the right of return
July 8, 2019 Thirteen Egyptian human rights organisations have issued a joint statement calling on the Egyptian authorities to respect their obligations under the constitution and international law for the protection of indigenous and tribal people. These enable Nubians to…
The Economist: al-Sisi is not the right man to preserve the security and unity of Egypt
The Economist has published a report on the consequences of the collapse of the Egyptian state under the present regime and the repercussions of Egypt’s entry into chaos on the Middle East and the world as a whole. The…
Egypt parliament approves legislation to sell citizenship to foreigners
July 8, 2019 The Egyptian parliament has approved a draft law submitted by the government to amend provisions of Law No. (89) of 1960 regarding the entry, exit and residence of foreigners in the lands of the Arab Republic of…
Activists call for symbolic hunger strike after Ola al-Qaradawi returned to prison
July 8, 2019 Political and human rights activists in Egypt have called for a symbolic hunger strike for one day in solidarity with Ola al-Qaradawi, who is currently detained in prison in Egypt. Ola al-Qaradawi was returned to detention just…
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