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An Egyptian animation artist and dentist has been arrested by authorities after being accused of spreading false information and allegedly misusing social media.

“We hope that this progress can lead to a final agreement which looks in reach, and I can say that I am somewhat optimistic that we are close to finalising an agreement between all the nations…”

“It is quite clear that certain elements of the state were aware of this fact that is only now coming to light.”

Egyptian Dr Mohamed Mashally – widely known as ‘Doctor of the Poor’ – has returned to his Lord at the age of 76 after a lifetime of treating his patients free of charge.

At least 14 prisoners and detainees have died from likely COVID-19 complications after uncontrolled outbreaks of the disease at Egyptian prisons and detention centres, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch.

“Every day I go to work, I sacrifice myself and my whole family, then they arrest my colleagues to send us a message. I see no light on the horizon.”

Egyptian coup president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi warns of military ‘intervention’ amid growing tensions over recent victories against renegade commander Haftar and Turkey’s increasing involvement.

The decision was made on the 21st November by the President of the UN General Assembly, despite Egypt’s longstanding stance to undermine norms for human rights in countering terrorism.

Egyptian security forces arrest over 2,000 as authorities tighten security, disrupt access to internet and arrest scores of protesters amid calls for a “million-man march”.

Demonstrations continue for the second night in a row as Egyptians take to the streets in a rare show of public disapproval, demanding the coup president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to resign.