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Anti-government Friday protests defy security
Ahead of 25 January anniversary, religious figure condemned call for protests as dangerous and “forbidden”
University president injured, targeted in shooting
Incident comes amid “tensions” between Egypt’s universities and students
Fearful of protests, Egypt keeps stadia closed
Egyptian law enforcement authorities and the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), in a reflection of fears that stadia in Egypt could once more emerge as platforms for anti-government protest, have extended a ban on spectators attending matches that has been in place for much of the last five years. The decision dashed expectations that the ban …
Upcoming Friday sermon warns against protests ahead of 25 January anniversary
The text asserts importance of “obeying” officials to achieve safety and prosperity
Israeli protests against gas plan continue
Netanyahu under fire for unethical practices in pushing for deal with Noble Energy
A rare win for accountability advocates in Chicago
In Pictures: Activists commemorate Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
The activists chanted for the dead protesters who were killed in the notorious 2011 clashes and demanded immediate release of political prisoners and journalists.
International Students’ Day: Egypt’s SU elections kick-off after 2-year halt
Political activity will still remain under state control, says researcher
Egyptian journalist released after 11 hours in detention without charge
Radwan says he was kidnapped from the street by police and spent 11 hours in detention, then released without his money or ID
Prison verdicts issued in mass trial for church arson attack
Almost 120 defendants charged with the burning of St Mary’s Church in Sohag
Lebanon’s ‘You Stink’ movement calls for more protests
20 were arrested in clashes between protesters and security forces on Saturday
600 students expelled, 1,000 arrested over past academic year: Democracy Index
Most of the students expelled last year did not return to the classroom, says lawyer
600 students expelled, 1,000 arrested over past academic year: Democracy Index
Most of the students expelled last year did not return to the classroom, says lawyer
Senior police officer dies of injuries from bomb
Officer was injured in bomb attack last week at Heliopolis Court
Rabaa Al-Adaweya anniversary protests: Weak on the street, strong online
Low turnout in anti-government protests occur amidst heavy security presence
In Pictures: Egypt’s bureaucrats rise up
Government employees at state-controlled Customs and Tax Authorities demand Minister of Finance’s resignation
Egypt’s bureaucrats rise up
Government employees at state-controlled Customs and Tax Authorities demand Minister of Finance’s resignation
15 protesters acquitted following deadly Eid Al-Fitr clashes
Defendants were released on bail
ACA calls for million man march Tuesday
Pro-Morsi alliance mourns “Eid martyrs”, vows retribution amidst continued arrests of alleged Brotherhood members
Opposition movement holds president responsible for Eid Al-Fitr killings
6 April and Anti-Coup Alliance condemn the killing of protesters
7 killed, 15 arrested in clashes on first day of Eid
Three others were injured in clashes in Talbiya
Sadat metro station closed, no protests on 30 June anniversary
A provisional security plan included higher security presence for various means of public transportation
Egypt criticises Amnesty International over report full of ‘lies’
War of words between Egypt and international human rights organisations continues
Police disperse Ultras Nahdawy protest
Group organised sudden protest in Abdel Moneim Riad Square Saturday night
South Korean activists stand in solidarity with Egyptian detainees
Protests are part of a wider call for international action in solidarity with Egyptian detainees
‘I Saw Harassment’ gets positive response from male citizens in awareness campaign
“We hope police are better trained and ready to help victims during Eid,” says coordinator
Politically involved students ‘forcibly’ disappeared
Ministry of Interior spokesperson denies the arrests
Court acquits SPAP members of protest charges in Al-Sabbagh case
“Verdict proves that police intentionally used force without necessity,” says defence lawyer
Ultras groups banned by court order
“They will not have a voice in the face of the regime,” says anti-Ultras lawyer
Trial of NGO founders postponed to October
Defendants have been in pre-trial detention since May 2014