President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi dismissed criticism of his human rights record at the end of a summit of Arab and European leaders, who hope to make deals on migration, terrorism and arms sales.
Author: DECLAN WALSH
Facing Protests, Sudan’s Leader Declares Yearlong State of Emergency
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who has ruled Sudan with an iron fist since 1989, acknowledged the economic hardship that first triggered protests in December, but said the movement had been hijacked.
Egypt Turns Back Veteran New York Times Reporter
David D. Kirkpatrick was detained at Cairo airport and sent back to London in an escalation of a news media crackdown under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
El-Sisi May Rule Egypt Until 2034 Under Parliamentary Plan
Lawmakers approved measures that would allow the president to stay in power for an additional 12 years, enshrining the military’s dominance in politics.
U.N. Warns That Grain to Feed Millions Could Rot
The United Nations’ top relief official pleaded for access to a giant grain silo in Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah, saying it could feed 3.7 million hungry people.
Revolt at American University Where Pompeo Addressed Middle East
Academics at a prestigious Cairo university have voted to declare no confidence in its American president, weeks after he hosted the secretary of state, who delivered a fiery address.
On Sudan’s Streets, Young Professionals Rise Against an Autocrat
The death of a young doctor has given focus to nationwide protests calling for the ouster of Sudan’s longtime ruler, Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Egypt Acquits Democracy Workers in Case That Strained U.S. Ties
More than 40 Americans, Europeans and Egyptians were convicted in 2013, becoming symbols of the post-Arab Spring official backlash against civil society.
Yemen Cease-Fire Takes Effect: Why Now and What’s Next?
The cease-fire, coming amid a surge of global attention on Yemen, got off to a shaky start. If it lasts, it could be a step toward peace.
In Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen, No Refuge on Land or Sea
Outrage over civilian deaths in Yemen has focused on airstrikes. But at sea, the Saudi-led coalition is suspected of attacking many fishing boats, killing dozens of people.