CFJ: 1,962 violations in Egypt prisons in 3 months
Human
rights organisations documented 1,962 violations during the first quarter of
this year in prisons and official detention centres in Egypt.
The
organisations confirmed the increase...
The sovereign bond law: Egypt expands its creditor base
The
Egyptian regime was not satisfied with Sukuk and bonds, nor with direct
borrowing, nor was it satisfied with its final step in approving green bonds to
include among the...
Why has Egypt’s attitude towards the Palestinian resistance changed?
A
few days were sufficient for a change in the official Egyptian position
regarding what is happening in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. This change became
noticeable and raised questions...
Eid without bagels: Corona and the economic crisis affecting the Egyptians
The
largest shops selling Eid bagels in Egypt recorded declines of more than 40 per
cent due to the economic situation in the country, the material crises facing
the majority...
A new failure: Preconditions hamper US mediation in the GERD
After
a shuttle tour which lasted about 10 days, the United States found nothing but
a call for an "immediate" resumption of negotiations between Egypt,
Sudan, and Ethiopia over the...
Egypt-Turkey rapprochement continues with positive prospects
"The
results were positive." This was the official Egyptian and Turkish
evaluation of the exploratory talks that took place last week in Cairo, amid
indications that one or more meetings...
Lenient sentence against grandson of Egyptian tycoon raises concerns over integrity of judiciary
The
Egyptian Red Sea Criminal Court has sentenced Haitham Abu Ali (son of
businessman and influential film producer Kamel Abu Ali) to one year in prison
with a suspended sentence...
In Egypt demonstrations are forbidden even if they are for Palestine
For
decades, by virtue of its position, Egypt was at the forefront of Arab and
Islamic countries that interact with what is happening in the Palestinian
territories, especially Jerusalem.
Egypt’s government to privatise shares of army’s business
The announcement by the Minister of Planning and
Economic Development Hala Al-Saeed of the sovereign fund's intention to sell
shares in two companies owned by the army for the...
Rafale deals to Egypt devoid of Meteor missiles
Egypt
is seeking to have the strongest army in the region, as seen in the Cairo
announcement that it is purchasing 30 new French Rafale aircraft. Nevertheless,
the reality indicates...