Egyptian authorities urged to release peaceful protestors

At least 20 people are still held in detention in Egypt after peaceful protests on Monday. The protesters, who took part in nationwide strikes and demonstrations, were calling for a

EMHRN Delegation Denied Permit To Enter Gaza

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) condemns Israeli decision not to deliver entry permits to the members of the EMHRN working group on Palestine, Israel and Palestinians (PIP), and consequently

Security Seige On Kafr El-Sheikh University Prior To April 6th Strike

Hours before tomorrow’s strike, Kafr El-Sheikh University witnessed intensified security measures that forced students to stand in long lines to be searched for any publicity flyers or tools that could

“Independence” Withdraws From Alexandria Judge Elections

The Judicial Independence trend in the Judges of Alexandria Club announced that within two days they would file a request of withdrawal from the club’s renewal elections for the first

Egypt police detain Muslim Brotherhood blogger

Egyptian police have detained a Muslim Brotherhood blogger who backed calls for a national day of protests against the government, security sources said on Sunday. Police detained Abdel Rahman Fares,

Arrests in Egypt ahead of nationwide strike

Egyptian authorities have arrested 30 people and deployed extra police around the country as part of a plan to prevent a nationwide strike planned for Monday.

Egypt Police Detain Muslim Brotherhood Blogger

Egyptian police have detained a Muslim Brotherhood blogger who backed calls for a national day of protests against the government, security sources said on Sunday. Police arrested Abdel Rahman Fares,

9 MB Labor Leaders Detained Including Atef El-Samry

Last Sunday night, Egyptian security forces detained nine MB labor leaders while they gathering in the house of one of them in the city of Bahteem, Shubra El-Kheima in Qalyubiyya.

Egypt Bans Islamist Reporter From Medical Travel

Egyptian authorities have banned the Muslim Brotherhood’s English language Web site editor from travel abroad for medical treatment, a human rights group said Sunday.

Security Tightening in Egyptian Universities on “Day of Rage”

This morning, Egyptian universities were transformed into military barracks as Central Security vehicles surrounded their walls and most university gates were closed to prevent the organization of any student events,