Neither dawn nor dignity in Libya
Libya’s rival factions are called Dawn and Dignity. But fighting means it has little chance of achieving the new dawn or the life of dignity the 2011 revolution promised.
Mohamed Morsi, who was toppled from the Egyptian presidency in 2013, is sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole for the killing of protesters in December 2012.
Libya’s rival factions are called Dawn and Dignity. But fighting means it has little chance of achieving the new dawn or the life of dignity the 2011 revolution promised.
Tony Blair’s former spin doctor denies taking money from the Sisi regime, but insists the west must engage with Egypt.
Three Al Jazeera journalists – on trial accused of aiding members of a “terrorist organisation” – are sentenced to seven years in prison by an Egyptian court.
An Egyptian court confirms death sentences against the leader of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and at least 182 of his supporters, all of whom are accused of a 2013 attack on a police station.
An Egyptian court recommends the death penalty for the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohammed Badie, and 682 of his supporters.
An investigation into the “activities” of the Muslim Brotherhood and the UK’s policy towards the group is ordered by David Cameron.
An Egyptian court sentences 529 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death on charges including murder.
The trial of Al Jazeera journalists puts Cairo’s crackdown on the media in the spotlight – but for Egyptian journalists a climate of fear has been pervasive since the military took control last June.
Deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi, on trial in connection with a mass jail break in 2011, shouts: “I am the president of the republic! How can I be kept in a dump for weeks?”
Today Egyptians vote again on a new constitution – a draft document that would leave the army’s powers intact and cast the Muslim Brotherhood back into the political wilderness.
Judges in Egypt walk out after leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood shout slogans and refuse to co-operate as they appear in court.
At least 51 people are dead after clashes between security forces and supporters of ousted President Morsi, during a national holiday celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
Thousands protested after the military ousted the Muslim Brotherhood’s President Morsi, and hundreds were killed in the crackdown that followed. This is filmmaker Mani’s account of what he saw.
The Egyptian military’s bloody crackdown on pro-Morsi supporters has shocked the world, but those who say this is a simple battle between democracy and dictatorship are disingenuous or ignorant.