In this time of political transition, police has stepped up its arrests of political dissidents and people the state has deemed dangerous, but should carrying a slingshot ever be enough to get you behind bars? Abdul Raof Yosri, 18, nicknamed … read more
Although immense public support for Field Marshal Abdel Fatah al-Sisi suggests he might sweep the upcoming presidential elections, several alternative voices oppose the aspiring candidate and plan to send their votes elsewhere, if they vote at all. Approaching the … read more
Many of the women entering the office of the Misr el-Kheir charity are afraid to give their names to anyone who asks. They come and go, seeking legal advice and assistance, and often their families do not even know where … read more
Egypt’s army is taking charge of billions of dollars of development aid from the United Arab Emirates, an army official said, raising further doubts over the narrow separation of powers with the military backed administration in place since July. One … read more
Amid the controversy over the past days following the death penalty of more than 500 Muslim Brotherhood members, the Islamist organization is now seeking international support for alleged human rights abuses against its members by the current regime. An international … read more
Hours after Egypt’s former military chief Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi announced his candidacy for the country’s upcoming presidential elections, political forces’ reaction varied from support, to objection and indifference. As field marshal, El-Sisi had occupied the highest rank in the military, until … read more
Army and police forces have arrested 41 terrorist elements in Sinai on Thursday, said an army spokesman. The armed forces demolished three houses, 28 huts, and 25 unlicensed motorcycles used by terrorists and extremists, said Colonel Ahmed Mohamed Ali on … read more
Informed sources in the presidency said Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Sidqy Sobhy would be sworn in as defense minister in front of interim president Adly Mansour Thursday. read more
One person died and eight were injured in the clashes that erupted Wednesday in Cairo University between students and security forces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health. read more
Egypt’s tourist police arrested on Wednesday a hotel employee accused of raping a British holidaymaker in South Sinai earlier this month. A security source told Al-Ahram’s Arabic news website that the arrested has been charged with “attempting to sexually assault … read more