The Administrative Court on Monday rejected the government’s appeal against the court’s previous verdict which had nullified the Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation deal. This verdict confirmed Egyptian sovereignty over the islands of Tiran and Sanafir and asserted the nullification of the agreement. The demarcation deal had sought to transfer the sovereignty of the Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia. Online videos showed dozens celebrating inside the State Council following the verdict. The verdict raised questions of how the parliament will deal with the agreement.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 16, 2017 14:53 UTC