Egypt
Father cries injustice as 4-year-old son convicted of sabotage, rioting
February 21, 2016
Father cries injustice as 4-year-old son convicted of sabotage, rioting
The father of a four-year-old boy convicted of violence and sentenced to 28 years in prison has cried injustice, saying…
Family requests pardon for blogger after infidelity comments
February 21, 2016
Family requests pardon for blogger after infidelity comments
The family of a blogger remanded into custody for defaming the Upper Egyptian community has pleaded for him to be…
Parliament approves resignation of MP appointed by Sisi
February 21, 2016
Parliament approves resignation of MP appointed by Sisi
Parliament approved in its Sunday session the resignation of Serry Seyam, one of the 28 members appointed by President Abdel…
Policeman referred to criminal trial over driver’s death
February 21, 2016
Policeman referred to criminal trial over driver’s death
Cairo prosecution referred on Sunday a policeman to criminal trial over charges of killing a driver, following a fare dispute,…
Rights group: 91 attacks against medical establishments since 2014
February 21, 2016
Rights group: 91 attacks against medical establishments since 2014
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR) said that attacks resulting from poor security are the main reason…
Policeman in Qalyubia arrested after shooting his neighbor
February 21, 2016
Policeman in Qalyubia arrested after shooting his neighbor
Qalyubia security services arrested a policeman employed by the Suez security department for shooting his neighbor during an argument in…
No military trials in police laws amendments: minister
February 21, 2016
No military trials in police laws amendments: minister
Legal changes aimed at improving the conduct of policemen will not include military trials for those policemen accused of violations,…
Sharqiya police protest arrest of colleagues en route to TV interview
February 21, 2016
Sharqiya police protest arrest of colleagues en route to TV interview
Dozens of police personnel protested outside the Sharqiya Security Directorate on Sunday to condemn the arrest of seven colleagues as…
Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site
February 20, 2016
Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site
A watchman at an archaeological site in Minya was killed and another was wounded on Saturday after they came under…
Interior Ministry’s policy excludes ‘irresponsible’ personnel: minister
February 20, 2016
Interior Ministry’s policy excludes ‘irresponsible’ personnel: minister
Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar has said that his ministry’s policy is to exclude personnel who are unaware of their…