Al-Masry Al-Youm Staff
NGO official accuses planning minister of trying to silence civil society
Egypt
January 15, 2012
NGO official accuses planning minister of trying to silence civil society
December's security raid on the National Democratic Institute (NDI) offices in Egypt were “extremely dangerous” and “shocking,” Les Campbell, director…
Freedom and Justice Party rejects early power transfer
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Freedom and Justice Party rejects early power transfer
The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) does not support calls for accelerating the transfer of power to a civilian government and…
Alexandria, Kafr al-Sheikh pharmacists to strike on Sunday
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Alexandria, Kafr al-Sheikh pharmacists to strike on Sunday
Some pharmacists working at public sector pharmacies in Alexandria and Kafr al-Sheikh will strike on Sunday because their bonuses have…
Dozens march around Tahrir Square, demand civilian rule
Egypt
January 13, 2012
Dozens march around Tahrir Square, demand civilian rule
Dozens of protesters marched around Tahrir Square after Friday prayers, demanding retribution for protesters killed since the 25 January revolution…
Railways authority estimates 2011 losses at LE70 million
Business
January 13, 2012
Railways authority estimates 2011 losses at LE70 million
The Egyptian Railways Authority has lost about LE70 million from 28 January 2011 to 10 January 2012, according to an…
Court releases 60 suspects arrested in cabinet sit-in clashes
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Court releases 60 suspects arrested in cabinet sit-in clashes
An Egyptian court issued a ruling on Thursday for the release of 60 people arrested during clashes outside the cabinet…
Official warns Islamists of oppressing citizens
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Official warns Islamists of oppressing citizens
An official on Thursday warned the Islamists of oppressing the people should they come to power. “Muslims and Christians suffer…
Sufi orders announce participation in 25 January celebrations
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Sufi orders announce participation in 25 January celebrations
The Sufi orders, on Thursday, announced they would participate in the 25 January celebration to mark the first anniversary of…
Military responds to Carter with new promise to hand over power
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Military responds to Carter with new promise to hand over power
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), in a statement on Thursday, renewed its pledge to hand over…
Supporters of former NDP member torch Brotherhood headquarters
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Supporters of former NDP member torch Brotherhood headquarters
Supporters of Mahmoud Nabih, a candidate affiliated with the dissolved National Democratic Party (NDP), set the Daqahlia Governorate headquarters of…