The Islamic Forces Coalition, which consists of 13 Egyptian Islamic parties and movements, has called for the criminalisation of all “disruptive” political activity, including the blocking of streets and public squares. In a Tuesday statement, the coalition – which includes … read more
President Mohamed Morsi met with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Monday to discuss the national and regional security situation. More than 50 people have died in violent protests since the second anniversary of January 25 Revolution. The … read more
At least 33 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Tanta Monday, and a security vehicle was damaged after protesters storm several government buildings. Protesters attacked the Gharbiya Security Directorate headquarters and the Tanta Police Station … read more
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said ahead of a visit to Cairo that Egypt and Iran both enjoy “distinguished standings” on an international level that allowed them to influence regional and international issues. Speaking to reporters at Mehrabad International Airport in … read more
Following the recent death of activist Mohamed El-Gendy, who allegedly died after being subject to torture by police, several Egyptian rights activists issued a report on Sunday detailing what they see as the persistence of oppressive police tactics employed by … read more
Prosecutor-general Talaat Abdullah commissioned on Monday a north Cairo court judge to continue investigations into the case of Hamada Saber, who was beaten and dragged naked by police officers last Friday during protests that turned violent at the presidential palace … read more
A fourteen year-old bone cancer patient in police custody is being refused chemotherapy treatment amid a rise in disappearances and arrests of minors. “Mahmoud Adel is late for his chemotherapy,” says Ghada Shahbender of the Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights … read more
National Council for Women chief Mervat al-Tallawi called on all women who have been sexually assaulted to file reports, and join in a mass lawsuit against the state. Prime Minister Hesham Qandil has not issued an apology on behalf of … read more
Popular Current activist Mohamed al-Gendy died early Monday morning after several days in the intensive care unit at Helal Hospital. In a Facebook post mourning Gendy, the Popular Current said that he had been “tortured to death,” holding President Mohamed … read more
Egypt’s High Constitutional Court on Sunday rejected a lawsuit challenging the illegality of the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Egypt. The lawsuit, first filed in 2008 by a number of Islamists lawyers, challenges a 2007 health ministry decision … read more