Increasing levels of political violence and oppression begin to stir wider concerns about Sisi regime

As UN-sponsored talks to end the conflict flounder, war-weary fighters attempt their own ceasefires

US-educated economist faces pressure from all sides as he struggles to write documents

Move aimed at countering accusation of troops lacking ‘will to fight’

Hopes of finding a new life in Europe end under guard of security forces

Fall of Ramadi exposes four principal serious problems in US campaign

Prime minister forced to lean on Shia militia after Isis capture city

Hundreds trapped in districts on the edge of the city, residents say

Car bomb assault on administrative centre said to have caused state troops to flee their positions

Officials say European policies and mistakes are hindering attempts to stop people smugglers

Behaviour of Shia militias bodes ill for attempts to roll back Isis without alienating Iraqi Sunni

Chance of negotiated settlement has ended, leader says

Cement deal worth ‘tens of millions’ finalised as fighting rages

Concern grows that Mohamed Nagi Shehata is too supportive of the regime

Self-declared authority insists Europe recognise it as a precondition for any military response

Doubts about merits of military operation to destroy traffickers’ boats

Weak government allow gangs to move desperate migrants across porous borders

‘King of Clubs’ shot dead, according to army officer

Attempts to reduce reliance on Shia militias results in gains by jihadists

Rival administration officials said to be under pressure to buy French weapons or hire for key posts

Premier of Tripoli administration to consult armed supporters in nation ruled by two governments

Iraqi troops attack after US-led bombing, says Haider al-Abadi

Omar al-Hassi had become liability since praising predecessor groups to Isis

Coalition warplanes back stalled three-week offensive by Iraqi armed forces