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Al-Ahram Weekly
30-06-2025
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Truck owner in deadly Ashmoun Regional Road crash detained - Courts & Law
The Public Prosecution ordered on Sunday the detention of the truck owner involved in the deadly Regional Ring Road traffic accident in Ashmoun, Menoufia Governorate, which left 19 young women dead and three others injured. In a statement on Sunday, the Pubic Prosecution stated that although the truck owner was aware the driver did not possess a valid driving license, he permitted him to drive the vehicle, violating Article 81 (bis/3) of Egypt's Traffic Law. Investigation into the horrific crash is ongoing. The prosecution continues to gather information, including eyewitness accounts and testimonies from the relatives of victims. The victims, mostly young women aged between 14 and 23, were en route to their workplaces in agricultural fields near Sadat City. Many of them were their families' primary breadwinners, with some having left school to help support their households. Seven families, along with a representative from the State Lawsuits Authority, have filed civil claims against both the driver and the vehicle owner during the investigation. Prosecutors ordered the pretrial detention of the vehicle owner, pending further investigations. The Public Prosecution said it will announce its findings once the investigation is complete. The collision occurred on Friday when a transport truck crossed the central median on a regional road near Ashmoun in Menoufia Governorate, crashing into a microbus carrying the victims. The truck driver has been detained for four days, pending investigation. Authorities found, after a drug test, that he was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the crash. On Saturday, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi ordered increased compensation for the victims. He directed the government to expedite road maintenance and repair, particularly on the Regional Ring Road, and to ensure proper signage in construction areas. The president also instructed the immediate removal of road hazards and stricter enforcement of speed limits to help prevent further tragedies. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Middle East
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Sisi swears in new heads of judicial authorities
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, June 29 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi witnessed on Sunday in the city of Alamein the swearing-in ceremony of several newly appointed heads of Egypt's top judicial authorities. Those who took the constitutional oath of office before the president include Counselor Assem Abdel Latif el Saeed Abdel Fattah as president of the court of cassation, Counselor Osama Youssef Shalaby Youssef as president of the state council, Counselor Hussein Madkour Mohamed Abdel Fattah as president of the State Lawsuits Authority and Counselor Mohamed Ahmed Khalil Hafez Khalil as president of the administrative prosecution authority. Also, Sisi awarded the Order of the Republic, First Class, to each of the outgoing heads of these key judicial bodies including Counselor Hosny Hassan Abdel Latif Abu Zeid, former president of the court of cassation, Counselor Ahmed Abdel Hamid Hassan Aboud, former president of the state council, counselor Abdel Razek Mahmoud Shoaib, former president of the State Lawsuits Authority and Counselor Abdel Radi Ahmed Seddik Suleiman, former president of the administrative prosecution authority. Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El Shennawy stated that during his meeting with the newly appointed judicial leaders, Sisi extended his sincere wishes for success in their vital responsibilities. He asserted the pivotal importance of upholding the rule of law as a cornerstone of the New Republic, where justice and equality are placed at the forefront of national priorities. Sisi reaffirmed his commitment to judicial independence, praising the critical role of Egypt's judicial institutions in safeguarding citizens' rights, freedoms and property. He also highlighted their contributions to modernizing litigation procedures, preserving the integrity of the judicial system and enhancing the capacities of judges and legal professionals across various judicial bodies. (MENA) M H K/R E E
Egypt Today
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi appoints new leaders for Egypt's Court of Cassation, judicial bodies
CAIRO – 25 June 2025: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has issued decrees appointing new heads for the Egyptian State Council, Administrative Prosecution Authority, State Lawsuits Authority, and the Court of Cassation, effective July 1. Counselor Assem Ghaiesh has been appointed as the head of the Court of Cassation, Egypt's highest court and the pinnacle of the judicial hierarchy. Ghaiesh brings extensive experience from prestigious judicial and legal institutions across Egypt, having held notable positions, including membership on the Supreme Judicial Council and serving as the head of the court of values. Counselor Osama Shalaby, a distinguished judge of the State Council, has been appointed as the new head of the council. The State Council, an independent judicial body, is exclusively tasked with adjudicating administrative disputes and has jurisdiction over disciplinary lawsuits and appeals. It is responsible for issuing legal opinions for entities specified by law, reviewing and drafting laws and legislative decisions, and examining draft contracts involving the state or public bodies. Shalaby has over four decades of experience, beginning his career in the Public Prosecution in 1978 and later serving as deputy head of the State Council. Additionally, Hussein Madkour has been appointed as the head of the State Lawsuits Authority, an independent body that provides legal representation for the state in legal disputes. Madkour also brings extensive judicial and academic experience, along with contributions in arbitration, Islamic jurisprudence, and comparative law. Furthermore, Mohamed Khalil Al-Shenawy has been appointed as the head of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, an independent body responsible for overseeing disciplinary cases and prosecuting them before disciplinary courts.
Al-Ahram Weekly
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt repatriates seven ancient Egyptian artefacts from France - Ancient Egypt
Egypt has repatriated seven ancient Egyptian artefacts that were seized by French authorities in January after they thwarted their sale by a group of traffickers. The handover occurred at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. In coordination with the State Lawsuits Authority, the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities, and Foreign Affairs ensured Egypt's participation as a civil party in the legal case over ownership of the artefacts. A court in Paris recently ruled in favour of Egypt, convicting the defendants and awarding €23,000 in financial compensation. The artefacts were subsequently handed over to the Egyptian Embassy in Paris in March, paving the way for their return to Egypt. Among the recovered items are a wooden statue of the god Anubis in his jackal form, a votive coffin, two wooden human hands, a terracotta figurine, and three small papyrus scrolls. Egyptian archaeological experts are currently examining the artefacts, which will be included in a forthcoming exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy praised the operation as a victory for Egypt's ongoing campaign to reclaim its stolen heritage. "This recovery represents another success for Egypt's cultural diplomacy and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our national heritage," he said. 'Each artifact we recover is a piece of our identity and historical memory that we are returning to its rightful place. Our work will continue in cooperation with international partners to protect and preserve our heritage for future generations.' The minister also commended the strong collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the effective coordination with French authorities as key to the operation's success. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasized the historical importance of the recovered objects, noting that a detailed archaeological and technical report is underway. He also confirmed that Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation to identify all those responsible for smuggling the artefacts out of Egypt. Meanwhile, Shaaban Abdel Gawad, Director General of the Department for Antiquities Repatriation, highlighted the significance of the artefacts and stressed that the ministry remains committed to tracking down and reclaiming other looted pieces worldwide. This latest recovery underscores Egypt's broader strategy to combat the illicit trafficking of antiquities and strengthen international cooperation under agreements such as the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
