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Priest shot dead in North Sinai by anonymous gunmen
In a different incident, an explosion killed a police conscript and injured three others in Al-Arish
Geneina attends investigation by state security prosecution over charges of disrupting security
The charge is directed at the former top auditor in relation to Genaina’s statements in which he claimed public funds amounting to EGP 600bn were wasted due to state corruption in 2015
Former head of judges’ club forced into retirement
The Supreme Judicial Council’s disciplinary board issued a final decision on Monday to force prominent reformist judge and former head of the Judges’ Club Zakaria Abdul Aziz into retirement for his involvement in storming a State Security office in 2011. The board rejected an appeal filed by Abdul Aziz after a first degree disciplinary board …
Detained activists trio handed 6-month imprisonment over assaulting officer
The incident was recorded in the court log, according to the defence lawyer Khaled Ali.
Egyptian researcher detained pending investigation
Prosecution accused Alexandrani of belonging to an outlawed group, promoting that group’s interests, publishing false news and spreading rumours intentionally with the aim of terrorising people.
Disappeared Esraa El-Taweel to face prosecution on spreading false news charges
Young photojournalist only “slept, ate and was interrogated blindfolded during 15 days of detention”
Journalist El-Battawy’s location revealed to be Tora Prison: State media
State security speak out hours after complaints arrive to Prosecutor General
State Security ban retrial adjourned to 4 August
Security personnel civil arrest is illegal and unconstitutional, says lawyer
Policeman accused of killing Sayed Belal acquitted
State security officer, who will soon be released, is notorious for being accused of murder
Alleged ‘Helwan Brigades’ member arrested
Group previously denounced “peaceful” measures of Muslim Brotherhood
Student given 5 years imprisonment by military court
President’s decree on military tribunals applied retroactively to event which allegedly occurred six months before
Egypt hurt by being completely security-driven
By Mohammed Nosseir Security is the name of the game in Egypt! All of the country’s key entities – government organisations, private sector corporations, universities, NGOs, sports clubs or even social cafés are influenced and driven by the state’s security mindset. Security entities are by far the most powerful organisations in Egypt, making the Minister …
Five ‘State of Sinai’ militants killed in Sharqeya raid: Ministry of Interior
The suspects allegedly planned to carry out major terrorist attacks in coming days
Al-Sisi appoints new Director of Intelligence Agency
Previous head of the National Security Authority appointed as new director of the General Intelligence Service
ANHRI demands transparency on American analyst’s deportation
Former diplomat was due to speak at Egyptian Council of Foreign Affairs conference, but was denied entry at airport
Syndicate leader acquitted of ‘insulting the president’
Rights group demands removal of article from Penal Code
Syndicate leader referred to prosecution for ‘insulting president’
Defendant was arrested by state security for anti-government posts
Egyptian singer moves to Sweden seeking ‘safe city residency’
Due to “continuous censorship of his music”, Ramy Essam leaves Egypt for two years but he is not seeking asylum
Ramadan TV series: Political power and control
Two private TV channels decide to ban a TV series criticising a police officer, after showing promos
Amr Moussa’s coalition ‘needed to build new Egypt’: Former head of security court
Moussa calls on “civil and patriotic” factions to form parliamentary coalition to back the constitution
Detained American journalist released
An American translator detained in Cairo since last Wednesday was released from police custody on Sunday afternoon, while his roommate filmmaker Hossam Meneai was ordered to be held an additional 15 days pending investigation. Meneai, 36, a native of El-Arish in North Sinai, is being investigated on charges of spreading false news and disrupting public …
El-Haddad accused of “false news that threaten national security”
Brotherhood spokesman and five others detained for 15 days
EIPR calls on Mansour to stand against state security court
The initiative calls on interim president to not ratify a ruling against nine Copts and eight Muslims
Ministry of Interior and army coordinating to disperse Rabaa protesters
Ibrahim: operations in Sinai are being prepared and homeland security administrations against extremist activities are essential
Former State Security head, 40 others acquitted
41 former and current police officers are acquitted of charges of shredding and destroying important State Security documents
ANHRI demands investigation judge in Black Bloc case
Human rights organisation claims detainees are being illegitimately held and prosecution refuses to hand over case files to defence lawyers
Children face investigation by State Security prosecution
Seven minors are detained for more than a month pending investigation
Lawyer reports her harassment in front of court to prosecutor general
Member of the Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby’s legal committee was attacked by security forces while defending men accused of belonging to the Black Bloc group
Appeal to release Black Bloc detainees rejected
Among the detainees is a 15 year old boy with a health condition
Al-Sisi denies knowledge of how State Security documents were shredded
Minister of Defence Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi says military intelligence did not investigate State Security break-ins, court refuses Shafiq question