Date of source: Thursday, July 22, 1999 to Wednesday, August 4, 1999
A high state security court [in Egypt] on 12 July began to try 14 alleged members of the Gamaa Islamiya. And, eleven alleged Muslim Brothers have been arrested for possession of anti-government leaflets and organizing meetings to lure new members.
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Bars and shops selling alcohol, video tape rental shops and huge street billboards advertising steamy pictures of Egypt’s top actresses are among the targets of the country’s largest militant organization, Al-Gama’a Al-Islamiyya.
Date of source: Sunday, December 27, 1998
The board of the EOHR reversed on December 18 its earlier decision to freeze the activities of the organization The board also promised to continue to battle for legal status, despite efforts by the state to derail the process.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Counselor Raga Al-Arabi the Public Prosecutor announced that the prosecution is still investigating the complaints filed by some villagers of al-Koshh against police officers, accusing them of committing some violations.