Detainee dies during escape attempt at Egyptian police station
One detainee died due to teargas inhalation and 17 others were injured during an escape attempt at a police…
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3,462 students to take exams in prisons: Interior Ministry
The Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday that 3,462 students imprisoned on politically related charges will take…
Cairo court jails journalist for three years
Cairo Criminal Court sentenced an Egyptian journalist to three years in prison over charges of illegally…
Egypt court cancels 5-year sentences against 18 Morsi supporters, orders retrial
Egypt’s Court of Cassation scrapped Saturday five-year prison sentences against 18 supporters of ousted president…
Islam El-Beheiry demands suspension of prison term
A court session scheduled for 4 January is set to decide on a demand submitted by TV presenter Islam Al-Beheiry to…
Young photojournalist Esraa El Taweel released due to her medical condition
Cairo Criminal Court has ordered Saturday the release of Egyptian photographer Israa El-Taweel after nearly seven…
Egyptian court upholds Morsi fine of EGP250 million in prison break case
An Egyptian judical panel upheld Sunday a 250 million Egyptian pounds fine imposed on former president Mohamed…
Netherlands to shut down eight prisons due to lack of criminals
As prison populations surge in the United Kingdom, with overcrowded cells and repeat offenders, the opposite is…
Clooney says Canada should press Egypt on jailed journalist
George Clooney urged Canada's prime minister on Friday to put pressure on Egypt's government to free jailed…
White House to close Guantanamo Prison
The White House is in the "final stages" of a plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, spokesman Josh…
