Egypt
In Photos: Egyptian artist paints church murals, unfazed by attacks
April 27, 2017
In Photos: Egyptian artist paints church murals, unfazed by attacks
On a scaffold several storeys high beneath the dome of a Cairo church, Ayman William paints for the glory of…
NCHR calls for review of preventive detention period in Egypt
April 27, 2017
NCHR calls for review of preventive detention period in Egypt
The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) has called for a review of the preventive detention period, which can last…
Govt denies removal of religious studies classes, proposes new ‘Morals and Values’ syllabus
April 27, 2017
Govt denies removal of religious studies classes, proposes new ‘Morals and Values’ syllabus
Following reports that Endowments Minister Mokhtar Gomaa hinted a potential suspension of religious studies classes in schools in an effort…
British tourists urged to spend holidays in Egypt: The Independent
April 27, 2017
British tourists urged to spend holidays in Egypt: The Independent
The Independent has published a report urging UK tourists to reconsider spending their holidays in Egypt, saying that tourism in…
Egyptian lawyer banned from travel nominated for prestigious rights defenders award
April 27, 2017
Egyptian lawyer banned from travel nominated for prestigious rights defenders award
Egypt’s Director of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, Mohamed Zaree, is among three finalists nominated for the 2017…
Egypt ranks 161 in RSF report on freedom of the press
April 27, 2017
Egypt ranks 161 in RSF report on freedom of the press
Freedom of the press is under threat around the world, said Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organization in its annual report…
Eman may head to Abu Dhabi after dispute with Mumbai hospital
April 27, 2017
Eman may head to Abu Dhabi after dispute with Mumbai hospital
Eman Abd el-Aty, the 36-year-old Egyptian who until recently was believed to be the heaviest woman alive, weighing in at 500…
Pope Francis refuses to stay at presidential palaces during Egypt’s visit
April 27, 2017
Pope Francis refuses to stay at presidential palaces during Egypt’s visit
Bishop Kirollos, deputy of the Catholic patriarch, has announced the details of Pope Francis I's visit to Cairo where he…
State Council Club will not supervise upcoming parliamentary election in objection to new Judicial Authority Law
April 27, 2017
State Council Club will not supervise upcoming parliamentary election in objection to new Judicial Authority Law
The Egyptian State Council's Judges Club announced it would not supervise the upcoming parliamentary elections in objection to the new Judicial Authority…
Parliament approves Judicial Authority Law, disregards State Council’s comments
April 26, 2017
Parliament approves Judicial Authority Law, disregards State Council’s comments
The Parliament issued its final approval of the new Judicial Authority draft law on Wednesday, disregarding the observations in a…