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Dozens of Egyptians detained, not kidnapped in Libya
Diplomats from both countries say they are being held until Libyan authorities ensure that they have valid residencies
Two sentenced to 10 years in Khaled Said murder retrial
Said killing sparked nationwide outrage in late 2010 and is widely viewed as one of the factors that led to the 2011 revolution
Morsi’s son arrested in possession of drugs
Abdullah Morsi and his friend were found in possession of 5 grams of cannabis byproducts, state media says
ANHRI condemns continuing detention of journalist arrested on revolution anniversary
Kareem Al-Behairi has been held at a CSF camp on Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road since his arrest
18 minors acquitted of charges relating to public assembly
The minors are among 33 arrested while discussing preparations for the revolution’s third anniversary
Egypt ranks 159th of 180 countries in 2014 World Press Freedom Index
Egypt’s media underwent a “Brotherisation” and “Sisification” in 2013, according to a new report from Reporters Without Borders
Police campaign to arrest juveniles yields positive results: Interior ministry
Detentions have been made to combat human trafficking, child labour and juveniles at risk
Yemeni journalist investigated for spreading ‘false news’
Firas Shamshan currently in detention for 15 days
Detentions renewed for journalist arrested on revolution anniversary
Lawyers prevented from attending journalist’s investigation
Foreign ministry rejects foreign intervention in Egyptian judiciary
The ministry’s spokesman voiced this rejection in response to questions on reactions to the trial of 20 Al-Jazeera employees
Security apparatus failed to protect citizens from terrorism: NGOs
NGOs accuse security apparatus of restricting freedoms under the pretext of the “war on terrorism”
All Egyptian journalists arrested Saturday released: Press Syndicate Board Member
Press Syndicate board member issues statement detailing arrests and injuries sustained by journalists on Saturday
Local and int’l NGOs, public figures call for Alaa Abdel Fatah’s release
The famous blogger has been held ever since heis arrest from his home in a police raid in November
Required procedures to observe referendum beyond capabilities of most NGOs: ECOE
The Egyptian Coalition to Observe the Elections (ECOE) released a report detailing a set of recommendations for future voting
Eleven attacks on journalists during referendum coverage: AFTE
Organisation calls on state to abide by ratified international treaties and conventions
Four killed during pro-Morsi demonstrations
Clashes erupt between security and Morsi supporters as the latter rally for the January uprising’s third anniversary
21,317 arrested since Morsi’s ouster: independent count
Detention extended for 11 protesters who violated the Protest Law
Prosecutor general meets delegation of doctors
Meeting addresses hospital security and the release of detained doctors
Army arrests 12 year-oldboy in Sinai
Official statement says boy was monitoring security forces for militants
Cabinet Clashes commemorators acquitted
All detainees arrested during the protest were acquitted by court
Rabaa detainees go on hunger strike
450 Muslim Brotherhood members and 18 Rabaa detainees begin two separate hunger strikes due to detainment conditions
Four students arrested while decrying Rabaa’s dispersal acquitted
Students were accused of unlawful assembly, and “terrorising citizens”
Clashes erupt during Morsi supporters’ protests
37 injured as the protesters rally in support of the 2012 constitution
2013 the second most dangerous year for journalists: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists details the plight of five journalists in Egypt
UNHCR commends move to release refugees from Syria
Regional representative describes the move as a “humanitarian gesture”
ANHRI condemns ‘siege’ on universities
Condemnation follows a week full of violent university clashes resulting in many student arrests
Four detainees arrested for putting up anti-Protest Law posters released on bail
Detainees charged with “thuggery”, legal case ongoing
171 immigrants from Syria have been granted temporary residencies: Foreign ministry
Immigrants include Syrians and Syrians of Palestinian origin
CPJ calls for investigations into killing of journalists
The group ranks Egypt as the second deadliest country for journalists in 2013
Refugees from Syria released
Despite conflicting figures all parties agree most refugees from Syria have been released