Egypt

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.
Four Egyptian soldiers killed in militant ambush in Sinai

Apr 09, 2016 08:18

At least four Egyptian army soldiers have been killed in a surprise attack by Takfiri terrorists against a camp in the North African country’s volatile Sinai Peninsula.
Egypt army kills scores of militants in Sinai Peninsula

Apr 02, 2016 11:00

The Egyptian military says it has killed scores of militants in the restive province of North Sinai, located in the country’s extreme northeast.
Egypt gives long jail sentences to 23 Morsi supporters

Mar 30, 2016 08:10

An Egyptian court has given lengthy prison terms to 23 supporters of ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, over their alleged role in a deadly protest against the overthrow of Morsi in 2013.
Man hijacking EgyptAir plane arrested: Cypriot govt. spokesman

Mar 29, 2016 09:43

An Egyptian man who had hijacked a passenger plane operated by the EgyptAir has been arrested at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus.
Sisi sacks top auditor for criticizing ‘govt. corruption’

Mar 29, 2016 03:38

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has dismissed the country’s top auditor, who has criticized the government for alleged massive corruption.
Armed man hijacks EgyptAir passenger plane

Mar 29, 2016 02:24

A hijacked passenger plane has landed at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus, the state broadcaster is reporting.