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European Parliament calls for immediate release of Irish citizen in Egypt
Egypt
December 18, 2015
European Parliament calls for immediate release of Irish citizen in Egypt
The European Parliament has called for the immediate release of a detained Egyptian-Irish citizen, Ibrahim Halawa, who could face the…
Nassif Sawiris acquires remarkable share in Irish C&C Group
Business
December 13, 2015
Nassif Sawiris acquires remarkable share in Irish C&C Group
Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris has acquired shares worth 22.4 million pounds in Irish alcoholics maker C&C Group, garnering him a…
Irish man spends 20th birthday in Egypt’s police custody
Egypt
December 13, 2015
Irish man spends 20th birthday in Egypt’s police custody
A young Irish man, who has been detained in Egypt since 2013 for his alleged involvement in protests that condemned…
Lawyer: Irish detained in Egypt subjected to torture
Egypt
July 9, 2015
Lawyer: Irish detained in Egypt subjected to torture
An Irish teen detained in Egypt over charges of violence that involved the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013 has been subjected…
Family of Irish detainee in Egypt fear death sentencing
Egypt
May 26, 2015
Family of Irish detainee in Egypt fear death sentencing
The family of an Irish teenager detained in Cairo since 2013 for his involvement in pro-Mohamed Morsi protests has rejected…
Family of detained Irish Morsi supporter call on Taoiseach to intervene
Egypt
April 16, 2015
Family of detained Irish Morsi supporter call on Taoiseach to intervene
The family of the 19-year-old Irish citizen detained in Cairo, Ibrahim Halawa, has staged a protest outside Leinster House on…