Based on new official figures released in Egypt, 32 percent of Egyptians live in poverty. This phenomenon of rising poverty amid high growth is reminiscent of the situation just before the uprising in 2011, when [ More … ]
Two business jets, an offshore company, millions in cash, wealthy Gulf royals, one Israeli businessman – and Iran. Leaked documents reveal the secrets behind the United Arab Emirates’ newest spy planes, reports Haaretz. For the [ More … ]
For many Egyptians, the events unfolding in Hong Kong are depressingly familiar. As millions march through the streets to oppose state oppression and demand that their democratic freedoms be protected, I can’t help but see [ More … ]
Head of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council (ERC) Maha Azzam has written to the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet Jeria urging her to publicly condemn the regional conference on torture which will be [ More … ]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the UAE’s highest civilian award while visiting the Gulf later this week. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the UAE’s highest civilian award [ More … ]
Air raids on Syria’s Idlib kill a family of seven, say activists Mother and six children reported killed in Deir al-Sharqi as Syria and Russia intensify air raids on the rebel stronghold. Seven members of [ More … ]
The opposition and military council met at a ceremony on the Nile to sign ‘constitutional declaration’ Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a landmark “constitutional declaration” paving the way [ More … ]
The first outcome of the peace corridor in northern Syria, agreed upon between Turkey and the U.S., is expected to be the formation of a safe zone for the people of Syria. By: Yasin AKTAY* [ More … ]
The Egyptian government has announced a new trading system for cotton, which would be sold through public bidding, raising the ire of farmers who already suffer from severe losses. In an attempt to restore the [ More … ]
Human rights activists on Thursday criticized a United Nations decision to hold a conference in Cairo on torture with an Egyptian state organization. “It’s illogical for a country where torture is systematic to host a [ More … ]
Move slammed as ‘affront to the American people’ and’ assault on Palestinians’ right ‘to reach out to decision-makers’. Israel has decided to bar United Statescongresswomen Congress Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar from entering the country ahead of [ More … ]
Report given to UK government claims evidence shows British arms should not be sold to Saudi Arabia Evidence that the Saudi-led coalition has covered up human rights abuses in Yemen was submitted to the British [ More … ]
Rights groups keep demanding probe into deadly crackdown on Egyptians protesting against Mohamed Morsi’s overthrow. Six years ago, Egyptian security forces killed hundreds of supporters of Mohamed Morsi, the country’s first democratically elected president, in [ More … ]
More than half a decade after ‘ Rabaa massacre ‘ the deadly crackdown of supporters of the first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi, human rights activists still call for a probe. Six years ago, Egypt witnessed [ More … ]
Pilgrims gather in the mount Arafa, (12 miles) east of Mecca. , for the annual pilgrimage. Mecca, Saudi Arabia: More than 2 million pilgrims were gathered in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia [ More … ]
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