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Egypt executes 49 people in 10 days in 'unfair trials'

Human Rights defenders say 'grossly unfair trials' have become the norm since the 2013 military coup against a democratically-elected government.

US Democrats warn Egypt on prisoners, urge release

US lawmakers say that thousands of people have been ‘unjustly’ detained since a 2013 coup overthrew Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi.

Is Turkey-Egypt rapprochement in the eastern Mediterranean possible?

Turkish presidential spokesman signals that if Egypt shows a positive attitude toward Turkey, Ankara will respond kindly to it.

Why are Arab states uniting to support the Syrian regime against Turkey?

Following UAE's normalisation with Israel, the gulf state - in collusion with Egypt - are openly supporting the oppressive Syrian regime, banding against Turkey in northern Syria.

Clashes erupt in anti-government protest in Egypt

The man was shot during clashes with the police who were dispersing anti-government demonstration in a village in Giza. A security source said an investigation was launched into the killing.

After death by torture and call for protest, should Egypt brace for unrest?

Egyptians took to the streets following the death in police custody of Islam Al Ostraly. The rare display of discontent came as exiled whistleblower Mohamed Ali called for new protests on September 20.

Egypt jails female TikTok stars, again showing limits to free expression

The Sisi regime has stifled free speech, including on social media, on the grounds of political opposition and purported ‘obscenity’.

Egypt parliament moves to weaken Al Azhar’s autonomy

A new bill will give Egyptian dictator, Abdel Fattah el Sisi, the right to appoint Egypt’s top Muslim jurist.

Egypt and the question of legitimacy in Libya

Unlike Turkey, which was requested to help defend the legitimate UN-recognised government in Tripoli, Egypt has no such mandate to enter Libya.

Libyan tribes, their loyalties, and Egypt's bait, explained

Egypt is threatening the UN-backed government of Libya with a tribal rebellion, but many tribe leaders have slammed the former military general. Here's a breakdown of Libya's tribal demographics.

Egypt's Parliament approves military intervention in Libya

The approval comes after President Sisi warned UN-backed government's military against moving closer to strategic Sirte city, which is under the control of warlord Khalifa Haftar, a Cairo ally.

Is Ethiopia bluffing or truly filling its dam on the Nile River?

Egypt and Sudan have been warning Ethiopia against filling the dam, but there are conflicting reports coming out of the country.