Top Headlines

• Egypt extends state of emergency in North Sinai until April. Tuesday
• Egypt’s Cabinet has approved a draft law criminalizing the use of “terrorist” symbols. Wednesday ‪
• Egypt extends participation in Yemen conflict for up to one year. Thursday
• As Jan 25 looms, more activists arrested today, police also raid news site Masr al-Arabiya. Friday
• Admin court turns down denaturalization suit against Wael Ghoneim. Sunday

 

‘I participated in January revolution’ tops Twitter trends in Egypt. Via Ahram

Main Headlines

 Monday

• Egypt’s Sisi discusses Ethiopian dam with defense and irrigation ministers
• Security Prosecution renewed the detention of journalist Ismail Alexandrani for another 15 days
• Defendants in Hurghada attack visited the city prior to the attack
• Turkey arrests 12 Egyptians for trying to join ISIS
• Court rules torture compensation to be paid from convicted policeman’s private funds
• Tamarod co-founder is detained for 15 days for joining “outlawed group”
• Egypt’s…