Egypt
Thursday’s papers: Sinai conspiracies and constitution debate
November 8, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Sinai conspiracies and constitution debate
The repeated attacks on police forces in Sinai and the ongoing investigation of a “terrorist cell” in Nasr City have…
Top prosecutor hangs on, but the conflict isn’t over
November 8, 2012
Top prosecutor hangs on, but the conflict isn’t over
When the country’s top prosecutor, Abdel Meguid Mahmoud, faced down President Mohamed Morsy to hold on to his post last…
Dar al-Ifta condemns severe beatings for students
November 8, 2012
Dar al-Ifta condemns severe beatings for students
A prominent national religious institution is condemning severe physical abuse of students following recent reports of corporal punishment in local…
Foreign minister urges Syrian opposition to unite at Doha talks
November 8, 2012
Foreign minister urges Syrian opposition to unite at Doha talks
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr met with leaders of the Syrian opposition abroad Thursday on the sidelines of their conference…
Sufis form human shield to protect Qalyubiya shrine
November 8, 2012
Sufis form human shield to protect Qalyubiya shrine
Dozens of Sufis in Qalyubiya formed human shields Tuesday evening to protect the shrine of Sheikh Mohamed al-Nabarawy from Salafis…
Ministry drafts harsher police torture penalties
November 8, 2012
Ministry drafts harsher police torture penalties
The Justice Ministry has drafted new legislation that would impose harsher punishments for police torture. The bill stipulates that in…
Two dead in violent neighborhood clashes
November 8, 2012
Two dead in violent neighborhood clashes
Brutal clashes in Manshiyet Nasser left two people dead early Thursday morning.
Al-Azhar grand sheikh calls for ending anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar
November 7, 2012
Al-Azhar grand sheikh calls for ending anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has called on Islamic countries and international organizations to support Muslims in Myanmar and pressure…
Public prosecutor orders search for police officers kidnapped in Sinai
November 7, 2012
Public prosecutor orders search for police officers kidnapped in Sinai
Public prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Wednesday urged the Interior Ministry, the National Security Agency, the General Intelligence Services and…
Constituent Assembly may struggle to meet deadline
November 7, 2012
Constituent Assembly may struggle to meet deadline
Disputes over controversial articles have raised doubts whether members of the assembly drafting Egypt's new constitution will have the document…