The headlines in today’s main state and privately owned newspapers:

Government lawyer admits Tiran and Sanafir are Egyptian territory, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Low-ranking police officer kills another officer, after verbal abuse and threats to deprive him of monthly holidays, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

Interior minister asserts security apparatus is not affected by rumors intended to destabilize national security, Al-Dostour (page 1)

1.5 million feddan reclamation project starts with 500,000 feddans: 1st stage to compensate for food gap, provide investment opportunities, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 1)

Government creates crises: Experts say failed economic policies are behind wave of price rises, Al-Wafd (page 1)

Transitional justice bill referred to joint parliamentary legislative, budget and human rights committee, Al-Shorouk (page 1)

Prosecution demands 19-month imprisonment for Alaa and Gamal Mubarak in ‘presidential palaces’ corruption case, Al-Watan (page 1)

Alliance to Support Egypt dominates Parliament committee elections, following in footsteps of dissolved National Democratic Party, Al-Dostour (page 1)

Government introduces incentives to prevent school dropouts: meals for 100,000 children and monthly commodities for 400,000 families, Al-Akhbar (page 1)

Military products and industry to develop in accordance with international standards, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Obama administration prevents two-thirds of economic aid to Egypt, Al-Bawaba (page 1)

With LE3.8 trillion in parallel economy and LE200 bn in tax evasion, why don’t wealthy pay taxes? Youm7 (page 1)