Egypt

Egypt president warns of action against anti-government protests

Apr 24, 2016 15:56

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has warned that security forces will respond firmly to planned anti-government demonstrations over his decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia.
Egypt court postpones verdict on Morsi espionage verdict

Apr 23, 2016 13:23

An Egyptian court has postponed the pronouncement of its verdict in the trial of ousted President Mohamed Morsi on charge of spying for Qatar, saying it needs more deliberations.
Egypt arrests dozens ahead of planned Red Sea islands protests

Apr 23, 2016 06:07

Egyptian security forces have arrested dozens of people ahead of anti-government demonstrations against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s recent decision to hand the control of two strategic Red Sea islands over to Saudi Arabia.
Hamas deploys forces to Gaza-Egypt border

Apr 22, 2016 09:45

Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has dispatched forces to the Gaza Strip’s frontier with Egypt in a confidence-building measure aimed at boosting security in the border area, officials say.
Police killing of vendor sparks riots in Egypt capital

Apr 19, 2016 11:49

Clashes have erupted in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, after a police officer killed a street vendor reportedly over the price of a cup of tea.
Egypt, France ink cooperation agreements as Sisi under pressure

Apr 18, 2016 10:12

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and visiting French President Francois Hollande have inked economic and military agreements amid heightened national protests against Sisi’s policies.
Egyptians hold demo over island deal with Saudi Arabia

Apr 15, 2016 09:00

Egypt's police have "encircled" major routes into Cairo as the government attempts to prevent a planned protest over the decision to hand two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
About 7,420 civilians tried in Egypt's military courts in 18 months: HRW

Apr 14, 2016 08:32

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says thousands of Egyptian civilians have been tried in military courts mainly on charges of taking part in anti-government protest over the past 18 months.
Egypt-Saudi islands deal struck after Israeli green light: Israeli media

Apr 12, 2016 04:47

Egypt had informed Zionist regime about its intention to give away two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, and had received Israeli blessing.
Sisi under fire for giving away Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Apr 11, 2016 10:16

Egyptians from ordinary citizens and activists to former officials and politicians line up to vent their anger at President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia.