Port Said football massacre
Ultras Ahlawy freezes activities in effort to mend ties with government
Egypt
April 23, 2018
Ultras Ahlawy freezes activities in effort to mend ties with government
Hardcore football fan group Ultras Ahlawy announced on Monday that it is freezing its activities for an unspecified period after alleged…
Sunday’s papers: Fire (and drama) in Cairo
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Fire (and drama) in Cairo
With dramatic headlines, today’s newspapers agonized over the fires and violence that spread throughout Cairo and beyond following the verdict…
Ultras divided on Cairo fire
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Ultras divided on Cairo fire
“Are you from the ultras?” asked one of the Ahly club football fans in a reserved manner, amid roaring crowds…
Update: Acquittals, death sentences draw fire
Egypt
March 9, 2013
Update: Acquittals, death sentences draw fire
The Port Said Criminal Court, headed by Judge Sobhy Abdel Meguid, on Saturday acquitted 28 defendants, sentenced five to life…
Port Said massacre verdict feared by many
Egypt
March 9, 2013
Port Said massacre verdict feared by many
Egypt awaits today the verdict of Sobhy Abdel Hamid, the head of the Port Said Criminal Court who is to…