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Jailing of Pakistani rights lawyers marks ‘new wave’ in dissent crackdown, says former minister Submitted by Peter McNamara on Tue, 02/03/2026 – 09:38

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Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly described settlement of building violations and the regularization of state land as a pivotal step toward establishing effective urban discipline, safeguarding state rights and alleviating burdens on citizens, while ensuring optimal utilization of state resources. This came during a meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, to review the executive progress of …
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Ethiopia launched a fiery attack on Egypt in a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday evening, describing officials in Cairo as being “influenced by a colonial-era mentality” and “believing in their monopoly over Nile waters.” The Ethiopian Foreign Ministry’s statement rejected Egypt’s repeated pronouncements regarding its rights to the Nile water. …
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Labor Minister Mohamed Gobran said on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the government is committed to enforcing the rule of law and protecting workers’ rights, as his ministry conducts nationwide field inspections aimed at improving workplace safety and investment conditions. During a new inspection tour of industrial zones in Suez, part of efforts to implement the …
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UN rights chief says chance to stop suffering in Gaza ‘once and for all’ UN rights chief Volker Turk said

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that “Egypt and Sudan are like one body, and their relations are deeply rooted in history. Egypt has opened its doors to its Sudanese brothers fleeing the calamities of war.” During a press conference, Madbouly added that “both sides expressed their rejection of Ethiopia’s unilateral approach on the Blue …
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If Congress cuts Medicaid funding, health policy researcher Ari Ne’eman says people with disabilities face a “unique threat.” zeljkosantrac/Getty Images/E+

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Hoda Abdelmoneim: Egyptian rights lawyer and revolutionary facing slow death in prison Abdelmoneim, who has suffered a stroke and heart