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In-depth: The Seif family became prominent figures in Egypt's uprising, confronting oppressive regimes which have made them pay dearly - sometimes with years behind bars.
To mark 10 years since the uprising in Egypt, Amnesty International released a report detailing the human rights abuses occurring in the country's prisons.
Arab Spring exiles look back on Egypt uprising
A decade after the January 25 uprising, thousands of protesters are estimated to have fled to escape the President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi government, which is now considered even more oppressive.
Egypt buries a decade of hope and tyranny
Comment: Sisi has all but extinguished Egyptian dissent. Whether a new US president can force him into reforms he doesn't want to make ...
What Biden's presidency means for the Horn of Africa
Analysis: Biden may have no choice but to make difficult decisions against the backdrop of Ethiopia's civil war, the Nile Dam dispute, as well ...
How Gulf reconciliation could impact the Eastern Mediterranean
Analysis: Fault lines in the Gulf crisis have long played out in the Eastern Mediterranean, but that could be set to change.
Where does Gulf reconciliation leave the UAE?
Analysis: While the GCC summit constituted a historic breakthrough, it merely addressed a symptom of the Gulf crisis without resolving its root ...
Egyptian TikTokers acquitted of 'violating family values'
Two Egyptian bloggers and TikTokers have been acquitted of 'violating family values' following a campaign to free them.
Italian party to sue government over Egypt arms sales
The Green Italy party has said it will file a legal complaint over the government's continued arms sale to Egypt despite the murder of an ...
Negotiating Yemeni identity as a Muwalladin of Hadramawt
Aisha al-Jaedy explores the social complexities and challenges of growing up as a Muwalladin - Yemenis who are born to foreign parents.
Gulf crisis: Will reconciliation reshape the region's power balance?
Analysis: The breakthrough in resolving the Gulf crisis will have geopolitical implications, creating both new opportunities and ...
Egypt health minister under fire for attending wedding
Hala Zayed sparked uproar after images and video footage shared online showed her at a wedding in a crowded hall during the ongoing coronavirus ...
What does the future hold for Libya's Haftar?
Analysis: With Haftar's allies divided, questions loom about the LNA leader's future role in Libya.
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar
Leaders signed a new declaration with Saudi Arabia today in steps towards repairing broken ties.
Iran, Israel and Turkey in a post-Arab Spring region
Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
Sudan-Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam talks to resume Sunday
Sudan's state news agency said officials from current African Union chair South Africa would be involved in the new round of talks to resolve a dispute over the Nile Dam.
Egypt signs oil, gas exploration deals worth $1 billion
The new agreements will allow the firms to conduct exploration in the eastern and western Mediterranean as well as the Red Sea.
Fire at Cairo hospital kills seven coronavirus patients
A fire broke out in a hospital for coronavirus patients on the outskirts of Cairo, killing seven patients and injuring five others.
The EU should stop coddling Middle East dictators
Comment: The EU's double standard when it comes to 'friendly authoritarians' like Sisi undermines its credibility and weakens the promotion of ...
The best books by Arab authors in 2020
Book Club: From fiction to insightful memoirs and social commentary, The New Arab rounds up some of the best books written by Arab ...
Palestinian foreign minister urges Israel to return to talks
Palestinian foreign minister called on Israel to return to talks based on a two-state solution, saying the Palestinian Authority is ready to ...
Can Regeni prosecutions weaken European support for Egyptian repression?
Comment: The trial may present an opportunity to shame Italy, France, Germany and the United States for continuing to indulge Egypt's iron-fist ...
How Putin's Russia helped crush the Arab Spring
Analysis: Putin has always endorsed authoritarian rule in the Middle East and Russia has profited significantly from the brutal subversion of ...
Italy-Egypt oil and weapons deals undermine justice for Regeni
Comment: Italy's PM Conte knows he can back the prosecution of Egyptian officials without undermining Italy's close trade and 'security' links ...
Egypt closed a long-running investigation into 20 NGOs accused of illegally receiving foreign funds.
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