An Egyptian rights group and the nation’s telecommunication’s ministry have filed appeals to reverse a court order to block YouTube. Last week, a judge ordered the government to block access to the video-sharing website for 30 days for carrying an … read more
A new Egyptian opposition group has risen to the forefront, as the country marks the second anniversary of the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak. The ‘Black Bloc’ is threatening Islamist authorities and sparking fears of a street war. “This … read more
Cairo police have unleashed water cannons and tear gas to disperse a crowd of protesters in front of the presidential palace. At least one person has been killed and dozens injured in clashes across Egypt. Clashes in Cairo broke out … read more
Several children and young men have reported that they were physically and sexually abused by police officers and Central Security Forces while in detention at CSF camps. The children gave their testimonies during a press conference, “A homeland without torture,” … read more
Opposition activist Ibrahim Hanafy, who disappeared a few days ago during a protest outside the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace, was found by police Thursday evening naked, bound and injured in the desert outside of Asher Men Ramadan City. Marks indicating torture … read more
The soldier who fatally shot a 13-year-old street vendor during clashes in downtown Cairo earlier this month will be detained for 15 days pending investigations into the incident, said the military prosecution on Friday. The military prosecutor’s office and the … read more
Egypt’s Chief of Staff Sedki Sobhi will travel to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Friday with a military delegation for several days to meet with a number of high-ranking officials in the Emirati armed forces. Sobhi … read more
Clashes have erupted Friday evening between anti-President Mohamed Morsi protesters and security forces and Presidential guards at Qubba presidential palace in Cairo. Central Security Forces used teargas to disrupt protests. Protesters reportedly started throwing Molotov cocktail bombs at the palace … read more
Egyptian forces foiled a smuggling attempt that included two tons of explosives and weapons in the Sinai Peninsula Friday. Police forces intercepted a truck that was carrying the objects, Ynet reported. An unnamed Egyptian senior security official told local media … read more
Dozens of protesters have begun to gather at the main entrance to Cairo University, in preparation for a rally called for by Islamist groups under the slogan “together against violence.” A number of youth protesters wore T-shirts displaying the slogans … read more