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September 17, 2019

Egyptian MP Calls for the Execution of Social Media Activists

March 21, 2017 Noura Ali

An Egyptian member of parliament has called for the “execution” of social media activists. He added that social media users are “more dangerous than spies” calling for strict punishments against those who criticize the state. Ahmed [ More … ]

Al-Sisi Following the Footsteps of Renowned Autocratic Regimes

July 25, 2016 Noura Ali

Hopes for freedom and democracy brought by January Revolution in 2011 have faded away after the military coup led by the former General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in 2013. As any autocratic regime, al-Sisi government tends [ More … ]

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Egypt and Ethiopia at Odds as Talks over Blue Nile Dam Resume

ThatsEnough: #Anti-Sisi Hashtags Go Viral on Twitter After Videos Expose ‘state corruption’

Egypt’s Sisi Denies Videos Alleging Corruption

Biggest oil price surge since 1991 as US Blames Iran for Attack on Aramco Facilities

Kais Saied and Nabil Karoui through to 2nd. round in Tunisia’s presidential election