Ahmed Douma sentenced to 3 years hard labour
Activist and blogger found guilty of being in contempt of the court during “cabinet clashes” trial session
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Shoukry discusses Libya developments with Emirati, Libyan counterparts
Egyptian and Libyan foreign ministers discuss cooperation
US Court accepts Egyptian national’s guilty plea for US embassy bombings
1998 bombings targeted two US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people
Alaa Abdel Fattah, 24 others handed 15-year sentences
Accused sentenced in absentia for breaching Protest Law; Abdel Fattah and two other defendants arrested shortly afterwards
More revolution anniversary detainees sentenced
The group sentenced on Saturday is part of a group of over 1,000 people arrested on the third anniversary of the revolution
Egypt: Three years of unrest
AFP – Key developments in Egypt since the 2011 revolt that led to the overthrow of former president Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in power: — 2011 — – 25 January: Massive protests erupt, after a revolt topples Tunisia’s ruler. About 850 people die in unrest over 18 days. – 11 February: Mubarak resigns …
Sudanese refugee: Eight years in Egypt and still no status
“The Sudanese who chose to come to Egypt had certain expectations that this country that had long historical and cultural bonds with Sudan would be a better refuge for them. The question remains, have their expectations been fulfilled?”