Egypt’s Interior Ministry Denies Systematic Torture at Police Stations

Egypt’s Interior Ministry has denied that systematic torture takes place at police stations. The denial featured among domestic developments alongside the closure of Salafi institutes, though no further details on the closures were provided.

Lebanon’s prime minister expressed hope that Egypt would regain its strong regional role under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Separately, Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said a meeting of governors would take place after assigned tasks had been carried out.

On the economic front, an International Monetary Fund delegation visited the cargo village. The brief account did not specify the purpose or outcome of the visit.

A new power generation station south of Helwan was reported to cost 15 billion Egyptian pounds. Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry was preparing the first budget to be debated by parliament since the revolution.

In tourism, Sharm el-Sheikh welcomed the first flights carrying Egyptians living in the United Arab Emirates. No passenger figures or flight schedules were provided.