Iran, Egypt initiate a new chapter of rapprochement amid growing regional tensions
The move is seen as a turning point that would make normalization between the two major regional actors closer than ever, after decades of unstable relations.
Egyptian activists and rights groups demand release of father of journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada
Gamal Ziada, father of journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada, was arrested on charges of spreading fake news. Over 300 individuals and groups have demanded his immediate release and an end to attacks on freedom of expression and the press
A decade after military coup, Egyptians continue to struggle with authoritarian rule
Despite strong popular discontent, the regime of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sustained in power by the US and its regional allies such as the Gulf monarchies as it is willing to play a the role of a proxy in the region
The roots of Sudan’s crisis
NewsClick’s Prabir Purkayastha analyzes the roots of the crisis in Sudan, the interests of the regional players in the conflict, and what lies ahead for the war-hit country
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterates bid to seek full UN membership
Mahmoud Abbas was addressing the Arab League conference on Jerusalem in Cairo, Egypt. He also appealed to the world community to “put a stop to the Israeli aggression and unilateral actions”
Five social media influencers arrested in Egypt for making a satirical video
All five face serious charges—such as being a part of a terrorist organization, funding terrorism, committing acts of terrorism, and spreading false news—and have been placed in detention for 15 days
Egyptian court sentences 82, including 22 children, for participating in 2019 anti-government protests
38 people, including businessman Mohammad Ali whose videos sparked the protests, were given life sentences. 44 others were given prison terms of between 5 and 15 years
Alaa is alive: Family receives letter from Egyptian activist
Egyptian authorities have repeatedly denied visits to Alaa’s family members even as reports of him being force-fed have emerged, raising concerns about his life. Alaa is incarcerated in the Wadi al-Notrun prison near Cairo
Defying global calls, Egypt continues persecution of political activists
Egyptian authorities have arrested two more lawyers in an apparent attempt to scuttle the nationwide call for protests this Friday. The head of a rights group said that over a 1,000 people have been detained in the last few weeks
Alaa Abdel Fattah escalates his months-long hunger strike in prison, stops consuming water
Alaa’s family members and human rights groups have urged the leaders participating in the ongoing UN climate conference, COP27, to pressurize the Egyptian government to release all political prisoners
Jailed Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah completes 200 days on hunger strike
Alaa has been on hunger strike since April 2, raising the issue of his deteriorating health. His family members and other activists have demanded immediate international intervention to secure his release
Death of political prisoners leads to concerns over human rights in Egypt
Rights groups have accused the Abdel Fattah al-Sisi-led regime in the country of pursuing a policy of deliberate negligence when it comes to the condition of prisons, which are overcrowded due to the state crackdown on political opponents
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
