Author Archives: Expat Cairo

Egypt’s NGOs under threat: rights groups

Rights groups have expressed concern for the future of Egypt’s civil society organisations as the registration deadline looms amid reports of refusals by the authorities. The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) has sent a memorandum to President Abdel … read more

Sinai militant group says it beheaded four Egyptians

A Sinai-based militant group said on Thursday it had beheaded four Egyptians, accusing them of providing Israel with intelligence for an airstrike that killed three of its fighters. Four headless corpses were found in the Sinai Peninsula earlier this month, security sources said — the … read more