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MB Parliamentary bloc rejects use of deadly force against protestors

The Muslim Brotherhood Parliamentary bloc expressed its deep concern after statements made by some members of parliament during a joint meeting between Human Rights Commission and the Commission of National

Parliamentary criticism of attacking Political Activists

Ibrahim Abu Auf, Muslim Brotherhood MP, denounced the continuous violation of the law and Constitution by State Security Services.

NDP: Protesters should be shot

A parliamentary meeting which was assembled to discuss breaches to human rights committed by police against protesters, escalated from verbal clashes to fist fight.

Hostage citizens and failed negotiations prompt parliament clashes

Heated debates took place in Egypt 's parliamentary hearing as opposition called for the discussion of numerous topics.

MB MP submits appeal demanding information on abducted student

An urgent appeal to the Ministers of Interior, Justice and Education was submitted by Dr. Hamdy Hassan, from the Brotherhood Parliamentary bloc.

Egypt protesters finally get it together

Leading opposition leader Ayman Nour and Ihab ElKhouly, Chairman of al-Ghad party, pulled an unconscious protester from beneath the feet of state security during Tuesday’s protest, eyewitnesses said.

Amnesty International: Egypt urged to protect peaceful demonstrators

The protestors have been calling for political reform and for an end to the 29-year government-imposed state of emergency which has been used to curb protests and freedom of expression.

Egypt 6th April Aftermath: Interior Ministry floods newspapers with lies

The interior ministry started its statement with an unashamed lie, saying that the police acted violently only after being hit by stones.

Police in Egypt investigate using Torture

A number of human rights centres expressed deep concerns over the torture of Mohamed Madani a reporter with the Nahdet Masr newspaper, Islam al-Refaei and Sohaib Ragab, both human rights

Demonstrators detained escalate to 92

The latest count of the number of detainees arrested during demonstrations has spiraled out of control reaching 92 as security continued dragging in innocent civilians.