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MHP urges gov’t to normalize relations with Egypt, Israel
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has said it favors the return of Turkeyâs ambassadors to both Israel and Egypt, stressing that the government should follow national interests instead of a foreign policy centered upon the Muslim Brotherhood.
Egypt courts jail nearly 100 Morsi backers
Egyptian courts sentenced nearly 100 people to prison for up to 25 years Sept. 25 after finding them guilty of violence during protests in support of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi
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Egypt asks Interpol to renew red notices for fleeing Muslim Brotherhood members
Turkey's Interior Ministry 'would examine the issue' if there is a red notice for the arrest of Muslim Brotherhood members
Turkey doesn’t want to harbor Muslim Brotherhood
Ankara does not want to “put itself in a difficult position” by hosting the leadership of the Egypt-based Muslim Brotherhood (MB, or Ikhvan-i Muslimin), who are likely to be deported by Qatar, a high ranking Turkish official who asked not to be named said on Sept. 15.
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Egypt court bails top 2011 revolt activist Abdel Fattah: lawyer
An Egyptian court on Sept. 15 ordered the release on bail of Alaa Abdel Fattah, a prominent activist of the 2011 revolt against former president Hosni Mubarak, a defence lawyer told AFP.
Egypt to try Morsi for giving Qatar security papers
Egyptâs deposed president Mohamed Morsi will be tried on charges of giving Qatar documents relating to national security, the state prosecutor said on Sept. 6.
The Islamist former head of state already faces the death penalty in several trials, and his supporters have been the target of a deadly crackdown by the authorities since his ouster in July 2013.
UK report into Muslim Brotherhood delayed: report
A British government report on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has been delayed as ministers and officials disagree over its findings, the Financial Times reported on Aug. 17, citing official sources.
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Egypt's Mubarak gives passionate defense, verdict due Sept 27
An Egyptian court said it will deliver its verdict in the murder trial of Hosni Mubarak on September 27, in a session Aug. 13 in which the ousted strongman passionately defended his 30-year rule.
Egyptian opposition establishes 'Revolutionary Council' in Istanbul
Representatives of the Egypt's opposition groups including former ministers from the toppled Muslim Brotherhood administration have declared the establishment of âEgyptian Revolutionary Councilâ against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi in Istanbul.
Egypt dissolves Muslim Brotherhood political wing
An Egyptian court on August 9 ordered the dissolution of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), the political wing of the already banned Muslim Brotherhood movement.
The decision comes after the authorities designated the Brotherhood a "terrorist organisation" in December following the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi by the military.
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