killing protesters
Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step
Egypt
October 26, 2012
Human rights watchdog calls civilian investigation of military leaders positive step
A civilian judge’s appointment to investigate the involvement of three former military leaders in the abuse of protesters is an…
Court to rule on Friday of Anger killings 24 November
Egypt
October 18, 2012
Court to rule on Friday of Anger killings 24 November
The Cairo Criminal Court announced on Thursday it would issue a final ruling on 24 November against two police officers…
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
Egypt
October 17, 2012
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Al-Azhar sheikh faces investigation with ‘confidence and a smile’
Egypt
September 27, 2012
Al-Azhar sheikh faces investigation with ‘confidence and a smile’
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb issued a statement on Thursday saying he welcomed investigations into charges that he had conspired…
Alleged eye sniper’s trial postponed again
Egypt
September 10, 2012
Alleged eye sniper’s trial postponed again
The so-called “Eye Sniper” trial will be postponed until 3 October, the Cairo Criminal Court decided on Monday. On trial…
Activist files murder charges against retired generals
Egypt
August 16, 2012
Activist files murder charges against retired generals
A prominent activist filed a claim with the public prosecutor Thursday accusing former senior military leaders of killing protesters since…
Court acquits Cairo police captain accused of killing protester
Egypt
June 14, 2012
Court acquits Cairo police captain accused of killing protester
Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday acquitted a police captain in the Cairo neighborhood of Marg accused of killing a protester…
Court acquits 4 Daqahlia police officials on charge of killing protesters
Egypt
June 14, 2012
Court acquits 4 Daqahlia police officials on charge of killing protesters
Mansoura Criminal Court on Thursday acquitted four Daqahlia police officials accused of killing and injuring demonstrators during the 25 January…
Update: Battle of the Camel trial defense team demands Shafiq be charged
Egypt
June 10, 2012
Update: Battle of the Camel trial defense team demands Shafiq be charged
The defense in the "Battle of the Camel" case on Sunday requested that Ali al-Sisy, managing editor of Al-Masry Al-Youm,…