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Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

The controversial trial of Alber Saber on charges of insulting religion resumed on Wednesday at the New Cairo Court. Saber,…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Judges strike back against media criticism

Judges strike back against media criticism

Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…
Police abuse continuing, say rights groups

Police abuse continuing, say rights groups

  Representatives of 24 human rights organizations and political activists said that reforming the Interior Ministry is not one of…
Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans

Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans

Shura Council speaker Ahmed Fahmy, the head of the Supreme Press Council, decided on Wednesday to replace Al-Gomhurriya Chief Editor…
Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent

Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent

The Port Said Criminal Court continued listening to defendants in the Port Said massacre trial on Wednesday, in which 75…
Egypt’s new envoy to Israel says brings message of peace

Egypt’s new envoy to Israel says brings message of peace

  Egypt's new ambassador to Israel took up his post on Wednesday, assuring the Jewish state of Cairo's continued commitment…
Egyptian detained for blasphemy in Saudi threatens suicide

Egyptian detained for blasphemy in Saudi threatens suicide

The Egyptian Consulate in Jeddah scrambled to meet with an unidentified Egyptian man who has been detained by Saudi authorities…
Coptic church holds mass to promote papal candidates

Coptic church holds mass to promote papal candidates

The Coptic Orthodox Church on Wednesday held the first mass to introduce the five Church figures being considered for the…
Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads

Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads

The North Sinai Security Directorate on Wednesday intensified security around its headquarters, the court and all police stations with additional…
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