Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, became a symbol of the crackdown on the news media. He vowed to continue working despite major restrictions on his freedom.
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Egypt’s el-Sisi Welcomes European Union Leaders, but Not Their Scolding on Rights
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.
Egypt Executes 9 Convicted of Assassinating Top Prosecutor
Hisham Barakat died in a bombing, the first senior official killed in the country in a quarter-century. Rights groups said confessions were obtained after torture.
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.
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tour Faces Obstacles of a Fractious Middle East
Touring eight countries in one week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to build a regional coalition against Iran. The obstacles are formidable.
Pompeo Speech Lays Out Vision for Mideast, Taking Shots at Obama
The secretary of state pledged a tougher approach against Iran and more assertive American leadership, notwithstanding the decision to withdraw from Syria.
Egypt Tried to Block Broadcast of CBS Interview With President Sisi
CBS said President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi acknowledged that his military cooperated with Israel, and refused a request by Egypt to stop the broadcast.
Bomb in Egypt Strikes Bus Full of Vietnamese Tourists, Killing 4
Ten people were injured and three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian tour guide were killed when a bomb blast hit their bus near the famous pyramids of Giza.
In an Egyptian Courtroom, Two Ex-Presidents Face Off
Hosni Mubarak testified in a retrial of Mohammed Morsi on charges related to prison breaks at the height of the 2011 uprising.