3 h. ago Thousands of Egyptians rally in El Arish to express rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians

Thousands of Egyptians on Tuesday rallied in El Arish city in North Sinai governorate to receive President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron and express their opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip and support the political leadership’s decisions on the Palestinian cause. They took to streets and … The post Thousands of Egyptians rally in El Arish to express rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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18 h. ago Sisi, Sheikh Mishal reiterate categorical rejection of displacement of Palestinians

Sisi, Sheikh Mishal reiterate categorical rejection of displacement of Palestinians  Egyptian Gazette

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27 h. ago Egypt condemns attacks on Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur

CAIRO, April 13 (MENA) – Egypt condemned deadly attacks on the Zamzam camp which shelters displaced people in El-Fasher city of Sudan’s North Darfur state, killing a number of Sudanese people and aid workers. In a statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, Egypt called for protecting humanitarian personnel and offered sincere condolences to … The post Egypt condemns attacks on Zamzam camp in Sudan’s North Darfur appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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28 h. ago Egypt: Goldman sees gold hitting $4,000 amid central bank demand, recession fears

Egypt: Goldman sees gold hitting $4,000 amid central bank demand, recession fears  ZAWYA

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29 h. ago Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says

Cairo, Egypt Reuters  —  Between 60,000 and 80,000 households – or up to 400,000 people – have been displaced from Sudan’s Zamzam camp in North Darfur after it was taken over by the Rapid Support Forces, according to data from the UN’s International Organization for Migration. The RSF seized control of the camp on Sunday … The post Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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49 h. ago Ancient Egypt town linked to Tutankhamun found by archaeologists after 3,400 years

Ancient Egypt town linked to Tutankhamun found by archaeologists after 3,400 years  Daily Express

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51 h. ago Major ancient Egyptian town is discovered after 3,400 years: Settlement may have been built by Tutankhamun's F

Major ancient Egyptian town is discovered after 3,400 years: Settlement may have been built by Tutankhamun's F  Daily Mail

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51 h. ago As part of its ongoing backing for Egyptian entrepreneurship, Orange Egypt announces 15th edition of Orange Social Venture competition, with prizes up to €70,000

As part of its ongoing backing for Egyptian entrepreneurship, Orange Egypt announces 15th edition of Orange Social Venture competition, with prizes up to €70,000  Egypt Today

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52 h. ago Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee

Reuters  —  Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of a major camp for displaced people in North Darfur, the paramilitary group said on Sunday, after a four-day assault the government and aid groups have said left hundreds dead or wounded. The fighting has centered around the Zamzam camp, which, along with the nearby Abu … The post Sudan’s RSF claims control of major Darfur camp, civilians flee appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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54 h. ago Egypt,Gulf countries, UN condemn deadly RSF attacks on Sudan displacement camps

Egypt,Gulf countries, UN condemn deadly RSF attacks on Sudan displacement camps  Sudan Tribune

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65 h. ago Giza Pyramids attract 15,000 visitors in single day amid development drive

Giza Pyramids attract 15,000 visitors in single day amid development drive  Dailynewsegypt

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3 d. ago Three killed after Israel bombs school in northern Gaza sheltering the displaced

Several Palestinian citizens were killed on Saturday after Israeli forces bombed a school sheltering the displaced in northern Gaza. The Palestinian News Agency, WAFA, reported medical sources as saying that at least three citizens were killed and several others – including children – were injured after Israeli forces bombed the Khalifa School. In separate strike, … The post Three killed after Israel bombs school in northern Gaza sheltering the displaced appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis

CNN  —  The United Nations’ emergency and disaster response agency will reduce its global workforce by 20% and scale back operations in nine countries, as it confronts a severe funding crisis and escalating global needs, it announced on Friday. In a letter to staff shared on the agency’s website, the Office for the Coordination of … The post UN humanitarian agency will lay off hundreds of staff due to funding crisis appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago FM stresses Egypt’s firm stance on supporting Sudan’s stability, territorial integrity

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s firm stance on supporting Sudan’s stability, unity and territorial integrity. Abdelatty made the remarks during his meeting on Friday with President of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, on the sidelines of the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, said Spokesman … The post FM stresses Egypt’s firm stance on supporting Sudan’s stability, territorial integrity appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 d. ago UNHCR commends Egyptian Government for extending refugee residence permits to one year

UNHCR commends Egyptian Government for extending refugee residence permits to one year  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

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4 d. ago ‘I’ll tackle Rox if he tries to go to Egypt’: Richard Roxburgh, Peter Greste and 400 days in a Cairo prison

‘I’ll tackle Rox if he tries to go to Egypt’: Richard Roxburgh, Peter Greste and 400 days in a Cairo prison  The Guardian

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5 d. ago Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam not working, forcing billions of Nile water release towards Egypt: Expert

Egyptian water resources expert Abbas Sharaqi stated that the coming period will witness the flow of enormous quantities of water to both Sudan and Egypt due to Ethiopia opening the gates of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) before the rainy season. Sharaqi, Professor of Geology and Water Resources at Cairo University, explained that the … The post Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam not working, forcing billions of Nile water release towards Egypt: Expert appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Gaza: Egypt's foreign minister rejects displacement of Palestinians

Gaza: Egypt's foreign minister rejects displacement of Palestinians  MSN

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6 d. ago Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN  —  Picture the Sahara, and an inhospitable landscape of endless sand dunes and barren rock comes to mind. That’s largely the case today, but 7,000 years ago the vast … The post Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Egypt rejects ‘voluntary’ displacement of Gazans; Global silence ‘suspicious’: FM

Egypt rejects ‘voluntary’ displacement of Gazans; Global silence ‘suspicious’: FM  Egypt Today

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