Egypt
Hamas: Egypt postpones indirect negotiations with Israel over Gaza truce
October 26, 2014
Hamas: Egypt postpones indirect negotiations with Israel over Gaza truce
Egypt has officially informed the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas of postponing indirect negotiations with Israel about a cease-fire agreement in…
Egypt eyes legal restrictions, military measures after Sinai attacks
October 26, 2014
Egypt eyes legal restrictions, military measures after Sinai attacks
Egypt is considering expanding the jurisdiction of military courts and displacing thousands of residents to enlarge a military buffer zone…
Amendments put attacks on security under military’s jurisdiction
October 26, 2014
Amendments put attacks on security under military’s jurisdiction
The Egyptian Cabinet on Saturday agreed to submit amendments to the military judiciary laws that would add terrorism crimes against…
Govt plans expansion in desert through wooded forests
October 26, 2014
Govt plans expansion in desert through wooded forests
The government, represented by the ministries of Agriculture, Housing, Irrigation and Environment, is studying expansion into the desert throughout different…
Sisi urges retrieval of illegally grabbed lands worth LE100 billion
October 26, 2014
Sisi urges retrieval of illegally grabbed lands worth LE100 billion
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had tasked the government to step up legal procedures required to oblige businessmen who illegally obtained…
Parties call for social dialogue over NGOs law
October 25, 2014
Parties call for social dialogue over NGOs law
Six political parties expressed solidarity with civil society communities which have been exposed to fierce attack by media through circulating…
Egypt closes Rafah border crossing indefinitely
October 25, 2014
Egypt closes Rafah border crossing indefinitely
Egyptian authorities have decided to close Rafah border crossing indefinitely starting 25 October.On Friday, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared a…
Sisi: Foreign support behind Sinai attack on Friday
October 25, 2014
Sisi: Foreign support behind Sinai attack on Friday
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday commenting on the Friday attacks against military in Sinai, “It’s important to know…
Sisi orders state of emergency in North Sinai for three months
October 25, 2014
Sisi orders state of emergency in North Sinai for three months
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued presidential decree on Friday declaring state of emergency in parts of North Sinai for three…
Saudi consulate vehicles set on fire in Suez
October 25, 2014
Saudi consulate vehicles set on fire in Suez
Masked men set fire to two cars belonging to the consulate of Saudi Arabia in the Egyptian city of Suez…