Egypt

European Union sanctions against Turkey are an obstacle to peace

The EU's sanctions coupled with the international community's endorsement of Greek Cypriot unilateralism dims the hopes for 'gas-for-peace'.

UN report: Egyptian prison regime may have ‘directly’ led to Morsi’s death

Conditions in Egyptian prisons have been condemned in a UN report, which has also warned that thousands more detainees may be suffering gross violations of their human rights and could be at high risk of death

Wonder boy Mohamed gives Egypt perfect start in Olympics quest

Mostafa Mohamed has earned rave reviews for his performances with top Egyptian club Zamalek at home and in Africa, with some pundits comparing him to legendary forward Hossam Hassan.

Egyptian parliament moves to censure Sisi critic and lawmaker Ahmed Tantawi

Pro-Sisi newspaper calls the MP an ‘unruly leftist’ as colleagues in parliament initiate proceedings against him for criticising constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening Sisi’s rule last year.

Europe's anti-vaxxers could lead to a public health crisis

Growing scepticism of vaccines in Europe, especially in countries like France should be a cause for concern.

Is Egypt's perpetual emergency meant to protect people or the Sisi regime?

The country’s authoritarian regime says that the emergency law prevents instability, but independent analysts say it’s a political tool used to suppress dissent.

Israel-Egypt gas pipeline deal, explained

Tel Aviv can fulfill its ambition of selling gas to Europe by having Egypt on its side, but changing energy dynamics could prove taxing for both partners.

Israeli air strike kills 1 in Gaza after hitting Hamas posts

Gaza's Health Ministry said Ahmed al-Shehri, 27, died from shrapnel injuries during the Israeli bombings that continued throughout the early hours of Saturday.

In Sisi’s Egypt, ‘the barrier of fear has begun to break’

TRT World spoke to Maha Azzam, the head of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council, who opposes the Sisi regime and wants to replace it with a democracy.

IVF births boom in the Gaza Strip of Palestine

With the size of a family tied to social status and growing infertility - not to mention politicians keen to win support by offering couples what they most desire - IVF has become big business in the Gaza Strip.

Are we seeing a new Arab Spring?

With Algeria and Sudan ousting longstanding leaders, ongoing unrest in the Gaza Strip and protests in both Iraq and Lebanon, there is a feeling that change could once again be sweeping across the region.

Egyptian activist says she was tortured after authorities abducted her

International human rights groups warn that the Sisi regime is spreading fear amongst his critics and opponents by detaining and torturing the country's leading rights defenders.