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‘Missing’ US activist was detained for ‘fake’ visa
Egypt

‘Missing’ US activist was detained for ‘fake’ visa

Shannon Hughes, a 24-year-old American woman, is on her way back to the United States after being reported missing for…
Port Said “closed” during Mubarak’s visit
Egypt

Port Said “closed” during Mubarak’s visit

Security forces spread 11,000 soldiers in the streets of Port Said during President Hosni Mubarak's visit to the city Monday.…
Truth and secrets: The Sadat assassination trial 24 years on
Egypt

Truth and secrets: The Sadat assassination trial 24 years on

The confiscation by State Security this week of a recently-deceased judge’s personal diaries and court documents has reignited debate about…
Son of Jihad trial judge detained incommunicado
Egypt

Son of Jihad trial judge detained incommunicado

There has been further public reaction against the confiscation of documents and diaries of Abdel Ghaffar Mohamed, the judge (now…
Quranist detained at Cairo airport, banned from travel
Egypt

Quranist detained at Cairo airport, banned from travel

Quranist writer Abdel Latif Said was banned from leaving the country and detained for questioning at the Cairo International Airport,…
Swedish journalist detained and facing deportation
Egypt

Swedish journalist detained and facing deportation

Swedish freelance journalist and workers’ rights advocate Per Bjorklund is currently languishing in a holding cell at Cairo Airport. In…
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