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The Red Sea islands of Tiran (foreground) and Sanafir (background) in the Strait of Tiran between Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. (AFP/ File Photo)

March 13th, 2018 - 01:38 GMT

Activists File Lawsuit Against Egypt-Saudi Island Agreement

Khaled Ali, a prominent Egyptian rights lawyer, filed the lawsuit with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in an effort to block the transfer of the Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia.

Iraqi journalist Steven Nabil shared the following commentary on "Egyptian presidential candidates" (Steven Nabil/Facebook)

January 28th, 2018 - 10:25 GMT

‘Laugh to Keep From Crying’: Egyptians Use Memes to Cope with Sisi-owned Elections

Perhaps the most bizarre element of the whole thing is that, despite apparently moving to eliminate all potential opponents, Sisi himself has not yet declared an intention to run (Kremlin)

January 10th, 2018 - 04:08 GMT

Sex Tapes and Dress Codes: Is Egypt's Presidential Election Turning into a Farce?

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is a former general who, after overthrowing democratically elected Mohammed Morsi in 2013, wore military uniform to announce his candidacy in 2014 (Twitter)

December 20th, 2017 - 10:17 GMT

Double Standard: Sisi Imprisons Presidential Candidate for Wearing Military Uniform in Announcement

Former Egypt Prime Minister Ahmed Shafik (AFP)

December 5th, 2017 - 10:02 GMT

If Egypt's Shafik Drops Out, Who Dares to Run for President Against Sisi?

Amnesty described the law in a statement as "a catastrophic blow for human rights groups working in Egypt." (AFP)

May 31st, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Restrictions on NGOs in Egypt ‘Death Sentence’ for Rights Groups, Says Amnesty

Saudi Arabian King Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi during a meeting in Cairo, April 8, 2016. (AFP)

April 3rd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Egyptian court approves hand-over of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

The market for second-hand cars is feeling the impact of the new fess on expatriates announced by the Saudi government. (Pixabay)

March 30th, 2017 - 06:43 GMT

Used car market in Saudi Arabia suffers as thousands of expats are forced to go home

The court decision means that the footballer’s assets will be frozen for the next three years and his name will be added to a no-fly list at airports across the country.

February 1st, 2017 - 05:24 GMT

Adding football star Abu Treika to terror list stirs controversy in Egypt

Egyptian protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police during a Cairo demonstration against the handing over of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, April 25, 2016. (AFP/Mohamed el-Shahed)

January 19th, 2017 - 02:00 GMT

Egyptian activists fight against Sisi's Ethiopia dam agreement

Legal experts and opposition figures in Egypt question legitimacy of deal, with Sisi accused of selling Tiran and Sanafir for a 'fistful of dollars'. (AFP/File)

October 9th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Egyptian courts delay decision on governmental appeal against annulment of Red Sea Islands handover

Journalists protest the crackdown on press freedom in Egypt. (AFP/File)

August 29th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Egypt court orders release of journalist Amr Badr

Al-Sisi called on Egyptians, including media outlets, to not discuss the case again, arguing that the whole matter is now in the hands of parliament, which will in turn discuss the agreement and has the freedom to approve or refuse it. (Twitter)

May 30th, 2016 - 01:46 GMT

Red Islands controversy continues with Egyptian government fined over evidence of sovereignty