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Shoukry visits US to warm up relations prior to Trump’s inauguration
The foreign minister has held several bilateral meetings with the vice president-elect, US secretary of state John Kerry, and congress members
Egypt, UN Special Envoy discuss ceasefire in Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria informs Shoukry about details of ceasefire
US backs IMF loan to Egypt: Egypt’s Foreign Ministry
Shoukry also met with his Argentinean counterpart, seeking mutual support for the countries’ nominees for UN posts
Foreign Ministry denies demanding mediation by Israel on GERD talks
Netanyahu told Kerry in a phone call that he favours Al-Sisi’s peace initiative with Palestine over the French one
Shoukry holds bilateral talks in Washington ministerial meeting
The bilateral meetings mainly focused on developments in Libya and Syria, Middle East peace talks, and counter-terrorism
US-backed rebel group in Syria condemns beheading of boy
Activists have accused a supposedly moderate rebel group of beheading a boy on camera. Secretary of State John Kerry said the US is “very concerned” about the report.
Myanmar, Uzbekistan among countries downgraded in annual US human trafficking report
The US has released its annual list of worst human trafficking offenders around the world. Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Sudan were among the countries found on the list.
US accuses Russia of harassing diplomats
An increasing number of US personnel in Moscow have reported incidents of intimidating, sometimes violent behavior by Russian agents. John Kerry took the matter to President Putin personally.
Libya’s uncertainty: a power struggle between the GNA, Haftar, and militant groups
As the GNA, Khalifa Haftar, and militant groups tango in a power struggle for Libya, the international community considers for the first time an end to the arms embargo put in place during the fall of Muammar Gaddafi
Kerry arrives in Cairo to discuss regional affairs with Al-Sisi
This is Kerry’s second visit to Egypt in less than a month, as he visited Cairo on 20 April.
US State Department details Egypt’s human rights abuses in report
Kerry emphasised distinction between violent and nonviolent dissent in Egypt visit
Egypt, United States review security situation in Middle East conflict zones
Shoukry, Kerry met on the sidelines of NSS 2016 where the latter also discussed the importance easing restrictions on NGOs
Shoukry insists reopened NGO case an internal issue following Kerry’s remarks
Restrictions on civil society will produce neither stability nor security, says Kerry
US concerned over reopening case against NGOs in Egypt
Restrictions on civil society will produce neither stability nor security, says Kerry
US: Islamic State crimes against religious minorities constitute genocide’
John Kerry has accused the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) of committing crimes against humanity. Specific minorities are being targeted by the hardline Islamist militants.
Kerry and Lavrov agree on ceasefire in Syria
Bashar Al-Assad wants assurance that terrorists will not take advance of ceasefire to capture more Syrian territories
Egyptian-US relations keystone of our foreign policy over past decades: Shoukry
The success of the transformation currently being worked on is critical for the United States, for the region, and for Egypt, says Kerry
Putin calls on Kerry to find “common ground” on Syria
Moscow insists that extremist groups cannot be included in future negotiations
Shoukry and Kerry discuss crises in Syria and Libya
US and Egypt agree on continued talks on regional and global issues
Assertive Saudi King Salman visits Washington
Egypt unhappy with relations between US officials and Brotherhood figures: EOHR
US concerned over status of human rights in Egypt, says deputy US secretary Malinowski
Shawkan’s trial further delayed to 17 August for ‘security reasons’
Critically ill photojournalist completes 720 days behind bars
Egypt to receive F-16 jet fighters: US Embassy
Strategic partnership between Egypt and US to be revived as Kerry visits Cairo
Kerry to visit Cairo in August for bilateral dialogue
Strategic dialogue has been in the pipelines since November 2013
Al-Sisi is pushing Egypt away from democracy: US report
White House report suggests democratic progress bears no influence on US military aid
Coalition resumes Yemen airstrikes
Tensions also rising at sea, as Iranian aid vessel approaches Yemen waters
Iran nuclear programme deal prevents arms race in Middle East: Egypt
Iran gained international acknowledgement for its nuclear programme, built trust with the West, while Israel condemned the long-awaited deal
World shares votes for Egypt, US committed to achieving democracy: Kerry
US Secretary of State discusses terrorism, Palestine-Israel issues during Economic Summit which “brings business and peace investments together”
US confirms Kerry’s Economic Summit participation
US Secretary of State will attend Economic Summit and meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Whose lives matter in current day Egypt?
By Semanur Karaman On 9 February, in response to the deadly police violence that left 40 football fans killed and dozens murdered in Cairo, Shadi Zalat compared the price of a ticket to the price of life. Unfortunately, in present-day Egypt, the rhetoric behind the comparison is a saddening one as lives of ordinary civilians …