Tiran and Sanafir
Banha court acquits 2 lawyers over charges of ‘breaching demonstration law’ in Tiran, Sanafir case
Egypt
April 23, 2018
Banha court acquits 2 lawyers over charges of ‘breaching demonstration law’ in Tiran, Sanafir case
The Banha Misdemeanor Court acquitted on Monday two lawyers over charges of “breaching the demonstration law and protesting against the…
Egyptian activist sentenced to 3 years prison on terrorism charges, criticizing state
Egypt
December 14, 2017
Egyptian activist sentenced to 3 years prison on terrorism charges, criticizing state
Egyptian activist Islam Marei was sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday on charges of terrorism, according to lawyer Ziad…
Egypt detains prominent activist over protest
Egypt
November 20, 2017
Egypt detains prominent activist over protest
A rights lawyer says an Egyptian court has ordered a prominent activist to remain in custody pending trial on charges…
Youm7 journalists assert ‘arbitrary dismissal’ over objection of Red Sea islands agreement
Egypt
August 1, 2017
Youm7 journalists assert ‘arbitrary dismissal’ over objection of Red Sea islands agreement
Three journalists working for privately-run newspaper Youm7 said that the agency’s Editor-in-chief Khalid Salah fired them on Sunday for objecting…
7 Alexandria lawyers on trial over Tiran and Sanafir protests
Egypt
July 9, 2017
7 Alexandria lawyers on trial over Tiran and Sanafir protests
East Alexandria Prosecution office referred seven lawyers to trial Sunday on charges of demonstrating without a permit and gathering in the…
Tiran and Sanafir to be located within Saudi territories without handover ceremony: Sources
Egypt
June 26, 2017
Tiran and Sanafir to be located within Saudi territories without handover ceremony: Sources
Governmental sources said that the maritime border demarcation agreement with Saudi Arabia, which located the two Red Sea islands within…
Administrative Court nullifies Court of Urgent Matters rulings
Egypt
June 21, 2017
Administrative Court nullifies Court of Urgent Matters rulings
The Administrative Court, headed by Deputy Chairman of the State Council Bekhit Ismail, issued a ruling nullifying the judicial rulings…
Doctors Syndicate says arrested former board member falsely accused of inciting protests
Egypt
June 20, 2017
Doctors Syndicate says arrested former board member falsely accused of inciting protests
The Doctors Syndicate has said security services arrested Ahmed abul-Qassem, a former member of the syndicate board in Luxor. Abul-Qassem…
Sisi between referendum and Constitutional Court
Opinion
June 19, 2017
Sisi between referendum and Constitutional Court
As the parliament decides on the legislative authority’s position regarding the 2016 maritime borders demarcation agreement between Egypt and Saudi…
Egypt bans fishing, diving at Tiran island in preparation for handover
Egypt
June 16, 2017
Egypt bans fishing, diving at Tiran island in preparation for handover
The Egyptian security authorities tightened control over Tiran island, and prevented fishing or organizing diving trips near the island, after…