Egypt
Egypt carried out ‘execution spree’ in past two months, Amnesty International says
The rights group confirmed 57 executions in October and November alone, nearly double the number of prisoners killed in all of 2019.
Al-Monitor Staff | Human rights | Dec 2, 2020
People hold signs reading "Stop executions in Egypt" in front of the Egyptian consulate in Istanbul on March 2, 2019, during a demonstration against death penalties in Egypt after the recent execution of nine men. Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images.
Egyptians await procession of royal mummies to their new home
Some 22 royal mummies will be transported in a major royal procession from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.
Alaa Omran | Cultural heritage | Dec 2, 2020
Egypt's military ties with Sudan linked to stance on Nile River Dam
Egypt seeks to consolidate military relations with Sudan in various military fields, with Cairo and Khartoum signing most recently a military cooperation agreement and conducting joint military exercises.
George Mikhail | Military Industry | Dec 1, 2020
Despite tension, Turkey attracts more Egyptians than ever
Istanbul has been a hot destination for Egyptians for many years and the trend is only increasing despite the tensions between the two countries.
Azza Guergues | | Dec 1, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu plans official visit to Egypt
The reported visit follows a string of normalization deals with Arab countries.
Al-Monitor Staff | | Nov 30, 2020
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