Egypt
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
May 20, 2012
Judges form parallel committee to monitor presidential contest
The vice president of the Court of Cassation said the integrity of the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday…
Abouel Fotouh ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of new constitutional declaration
May 20, 2012
Abouel Fotouh ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of new constitutional declaration
Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh said Sunday he is “deeply disturbed” by reports that the ruling military council will…
Activists, rights groups struggle to keep Abbasseya detainees in limelight
May 20, 2012
Activists, rights groups struggle to keep Abbasseya detainees in limelight
While the country is preoccupied with the presidential election set for Wednesday and Thursday, certain activists, politicians and human rights…
Treason accusations against Mubarak, ex-officials referred to prosecution
May 20, 2012
Treason accusations against Mubarak, ex-officials referred to prosecution
Accusations of high treason made by several public figures against Hosni Mubarak and other formal officials have been referred to…
Maspero victim’s family finds name registered in voter database
May 20, 2012
Maspero victim’s family finds name registered in voter database
The family of Mina Daniel, a Coptic man killed in violence outside the Maspero state television building last year, found…
IMF halts loan negotiations over political discord, finance minister says
May 20, 2012
IMF halts loan negotiations over political discord, finance minister says
The procedures for securing a US$3.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund will stop due to concerns of fund…
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
May 20, 2012
In platforms, presidential candidates reassure on rights and liberties
One of the central demands of the 25 January revolution was for a government that respects civil liberties, unlike the…
Three days ahead of presidential election, Moussa and Shafiq top poll
May 20, 2012
Three days ahead of presidential election, Moussa and Shafiq top poll
Candidates Amr Moussa and Ahmed Shafiq are in first and second places respectively for the presidential election slated for Wednesday…
FJP official: Mohamed Morsy supported by God
May 20, 2012
FJP official: Mohamed Morsy supported by God
The women’s secretary of the Freedom and Justice Party in Cairo has said Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy is…
Copts close nominations for new pope
May 20, 2012
Copts close nominations for new pope
Nominations for the new pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church closed on Saturday. The pope will succeed Pope Shenouda III,…