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Hundreds forcibly disappeared in Egypt crackdown, says Amnesty - BBC News Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:11:23 GMT

BBC News

Hundreds forcibly disappeared in Egypt crackdown, says Amnesty BBC News Egypt's security services have forcibly disappeared and tortured hundreds of people in the past year in an effort to wipe out dissent, a rights group says. Students, political activists and protesters - some as young as 14 - have vanished without a ... Hundreds 'disappeared' by security forces in Egypt, says AmnestyThe Guardian Egypt disappears up to 4 people a day in attempt to 'wipe out dissent': AmnestyMiddle East Eye 'Unprecedented spike' in Egypt forced disappearances, says AmnestyFRANCE 24 Amnesty International UK all 8 news articles »

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Egypt sentences police officers over detainee's death - Aljazeera.com Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:58:49 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Egypt sentences police officers over detainee's death Aljazeera.com The court also ordered the Interior Ministry to pay 1.5 million Egyptian pounds ($170,000) to the man's family. Seven policemen were acquitted. The policemen can appeal the verdict. The death of 45-year-old Talaat Shabeeb in police custody in November ... Six policemen jailed for detainee torture, deathgulfnews.com Egypt court jails officers over prisoner beating deathTimes LIVE Egypt court sentences police officer, conscripts to prison for death of Luxor manAhram Online all 6 news articles »

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Can Egypt's Peace Initiative Between Israel and the Palestinians Work? - Wall Street Journal (blog) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:12:56 GMT

Wall Street Journal (blog)

Can Egypt's Peace Initiative Between Israel and the Palestinians Work? Wall Street Journal (blog) A peace initiative in which Egypt brings together Israeli and Palestinian officials to discuss confidence-building measures would be welcomed by the Obama administration. Partly that's because Washington has little to offer on the peace process–and the ... Israel Hits ISIS in Sinai as Ties With Egypt IntensifyPJ Media Israel's Africa ambitions highlight Egypt's absenceAl-Monitor Turkey, Egypt, Africa: How 'hard-liner' Netanyahu pulled off a diplomacy trifectaThe Times of Israel Mintpress News (blog) -Jerusalem Post Israel News -Daily Caller all 40 news articles »

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Turkey's normalization with Egypt not so easy - Hurriyet Daily News Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:04:41 GMT

World Politics Review

Turkey's normalization with Egypt not so easy Hurriyet Daily News This normalization campaign is now expected to continue with Egypt as well, after Prime Minister Yıldırım implied that minister-level talks could be carried out for trade and economic cooperation. This would be a way to avoid leader-to-leader dialogue ... Turkey Rapprochement and Close Egypt Ties Reflect Israel's Evolving OutlookWorld Politics Review Turkey says no plans to normalise ties with EgyptNew Europe Will Egypt and Turkey embark on reconciliation efforts?Ahram Online Al-Arabiya -Asharq Al-awsat English all 52 news articles »

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Egypt Almost Ready With 'Fresh Story' to Lure Bond Buyers - Bloomberg Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:53:41 GMT

Bloomberg

Egypt Almost Ready With 'Fresh Story' to Lure Bond Buyers Bloomberg Samy Khallaf, head of public debt in Egypt's Finance Ministry, said he expects parliament will pass a package introducing value-added tax and public-sector payroll cuts within weeks because it's been endorsed by officials at the “highest level.” “We ...

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What is Egypt's Sissi up to? Maybe an Israel-Palestinian peace deal - Washington Post Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:51:33 GMT

Washington Post

What is Egypt's Sissi up to? Maybe an Israel-Palestinian peace deal Washington Post JERUSALEM — Are the Israelis and Palestinians getting ready to return to peace talks? Take a very deep breath and hold it. The decades-long stalemate is being nudged forward. The latest player is Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi, who sent his ... Israel, Egypt unite over gas deals, struggle against militantsAmes Tribune Egypt Offers to Help Revive Israeli-Palestinian Peace TalksWall Street Journal Israel and Palestinians: Egypt FM urges two-state solution in rare visitBBC News Jerusalem Post Israel News -Haaretz -Aljazeera.com all 554 news articles »

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Egypt: targeting Mozn harmful to MENA regional gender justice struggle - Open Democracy Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:53:46 GMT

Open Democracy

Egypt: targeting Mozn harmful to MENA regional gender justice struggle Open Democracy An Egyptian activist holds a poster which reads, "the street is ours". Amr Nabil/Press Association Images. All rights reserved.When the Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) Regional Coalition for Middle East and North Africa met last month in Beirut ...

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Egypt, Germany sign security cooperation agreement on terrorism, illegal immigration - Ahram Online Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:55:02 GMT

Egypt, Germany sign security cooperation agreement on terrorism, illegal immigration Ahram Online The Egyptian interior ministry noted that the two governments signed the agreement that solidifies cooperation in preventing all types of crimes, including terrorism and corruption, as well reinforcing airport security and stemming illegal immigration. and more »

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Egypt Orders Muslim Preachers to Deliver Identical Weekly Sermons - Voice of America Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:38:46 GMT

Voice of America

Egypt Orders Muslim Preachers to Deliver Identical Weekly Sermons Voice of America Egyptian authorities said on Tuesday that Muslim clerics would be required to read out identical pre-written weekly sermons as part of the government's campaign against extremism, drawing angry criticism from some preachers. The ministry of religious ... and more »

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Egypt record holder Hassan held for assault - World Soccer Talk Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:22:19 GMT

World Soccer Talk

Egypt record holder Hassan held for assault World Soccer Talk Cairo (AFP) – A court on Tuesday handed Egypt's all-time leading goalscorer Hossam Hassan four days' detention after he allegedly assaulted an interior ministry photographer during clashes after a match involving his club. Scuffles broke out on Friday ... Egypt's record scorer Hossam Hassan ordered detained after assaulting policemanAhram Online all 5 news articles »