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Military releases journalists accused of publishing false information
Egypt
June 19, 2011
Military releases journalists accused of publishing false information
The military prosecutor on Sunday released Al-Fagr newspaper journalist Rasha Azab and editor-in-chief Adel Hamouda following their five-hour interrogation on…
Interior Ministry disburses compensation to Jama’a al-Islamiya leaders
Egypt
June 19, 2011
Interior Ministry disburses compensation to Jama’a al-Islamiya leaders
Some Jama'a al-Islamiya members and leaders have begun receiving 1400 checks, amounting to LE73 million, issued as compensation for imprisonment and…
Military promises activists it will review military trials of civilians
Egypt
June 14, 2011
Military promises activists it will review military trials of civilians
A group opposed to military trials for civilians met with members of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Rights group calls on Egypt’s military rulers to lift emergency rule
Egypt
June 8, 2011
Rights group calls on Egypt’s military rulers to lift emergency rule
Egypt's transitional government won't end human rights abuses until it lifts emergency rule and ends military trials, Human Rights Watch…
Rights groups says Egypt still needs more change
Egypt
June 7, 2011
Rights groups says Egypt still needs more change
In the wake of continuing reports of human rights abuses after the 25 January revolution, the international human rights advocacy…
Death of driver in police custody sparks clashes in Cairo
Egypt
June 4, 2011
Death of driver in police custody sparks clashes in Cairo
Violence broke out on Friday afternoon between citizens and police officers from Azbakeya police station.
Prosecutor investigates killing of citizen by two policemen
Egypt
May 31, 2011
Prosecutor investigates killing of citizen by two policemen
The case of a citizen believed to have died as a result of torture at a police station in Cairo…
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
Egypt
May 31, 2011
Military official admits protesters had ‘virginity checks,’ says CNN
A prominent Egyptian general admitted that female protesters arrested during protests in Tahrir Square in March were forced to undergo…
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
Egypt
April 26, 2011
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
The military is widely credited with securing the fall of the Mubarak regime by placing pressure on the president to…