The article discusses the recent evacuation of Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) outposts in North Sinai following militant attacks, signaling a potential shift in the mission's operations. The MFO, established to monitor the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel after a Soviet veto at the UN, has faced increased security challenges since the 25 January Revolution and the ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood government. The rise in militancy has prompted discussions on the future of the MFO's role in the region. The US, which contributes a significant number of troops to the MFO, has considered various options, including withdrawing or reinforcing its troops, and recently sent additional soldiers for fortification. The article also references research by Dareen Khalifa and comments from Zack Gold, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, on the evolving security dynamics in Sinai and the implications for the MFO's mission.

The anti-terrorism law awaiting presidential ratification in Egypt has been criticized by journalists for an article that penalizes reporting on terrorist attacks that differ from official statements, with a minimum two-year prison sentence. The law, expedited after recent events including the assassination of Prosecutor General Hisham Barakat and attacks in North Sinai, targets Sinai and military correspondents. Journalists express that the law is unjust, restricts press freedom, and complicates reporting, especially from Sinai. The Press Syndicate has opposed the law, viewing it as a setback to press freedom. Journalists plan to adapt by omitting specific figures in their reporting or continuing their methods, leaving the decision to publish to their outlets.

The article investigates the conflicting reports surrounding the death of Islam Ateeto, a senior engineering student at Ain Shams University, who was killed on May 20. The Ministry of Interior labeled Ateeto a terrorist responsible for the death of a police officer, while eyewitnesses and the student union suggest he was a victim of police brutality. The university administration denied Ateeto was arrested on campus, citing CCTV footage. Eyewitnesses provided accounts of Ateeto's abduction and subsequent death, with one noting the presence of a chase involving multiple individuals and vehicles. The article also covers the aftermath, including the student's injuries as described by his mother, the General Prosecution's review of camera recordings, and the ongoing investigation by the State Security prosecution.

Alaa Abdel Fattah, a prominent blogger and political activist, is under investigation for charges including insulting the judiciary and spreading false news. The case, filed by former head of the Supreme Judicial Council Hamed Abdullah, is based on accusations made by Zamalek SC president Mortada Mansour on a TV talk show. Abdel Fattah is currently serving a five-year prison sentence and faces additional fines for other charges. His appeal against a one-year suspended sentence for allegedly torching ex-presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq’s campaign headquarters was rejected. A support group, Free Alaa, criticizes the justice institutions for their efforts to silence dissenting voices on social media.

An explosion in Beni Suef, Egypt, injured a police conscript and a civilian. The bomb detonated near a residential building for police officers. Both injured were taken to Beni Suef public hospital. A separate accidental explosion, resulting from a car crash, caused two fatalities and injured two others.

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi issued a decree amending Law 45/1972, allowing for the dismissal of university professors engaging in political activities on campus. The amendment, which also covers participation in violence or bringing weapons to university grounds, has been criticized by Professor Hany Al-Hosseiny of Cairo University. Al-Hosseiny, a member of the 9 March Movement advocating for university independence, argues that the amendment criminalizes actions that should be permissible and overlooks more pressing issues such as the educational process and budgets. The government's approach has been described as treating universities as a security threat rather than educational institutions.