Egypt
Video of Brotherhood head being protected at hajj sparks internal debate
November 2, 2012
Video of Brotherhood head being protected at hajj sparks internal debate
A video gone viral on social networks allegedly depicting Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie performing the hajj inside a…
Salafis, liberals clash near Tahrir during pro-Sharia demonstration
November 2, 2012
Salafis, liberals clash near Tahrir during pro-Sharia demonstration
Salafi and liberal revolutionary youths scuffled with one another near Tahrir Square on Friday, during a dozens-strong Islamist-led protest to…
Christian girl abduction could cause sectarian crisis, says women’s council head
November 2, 2012
Christian girl abduction could cause sectarian crisis, says women’s council head
The Salafi Front’s statements about a Christian girl in Matrouh Governorate who allegedly converted to Islam could lead to sectarian…
Salafi leader denies he said Sinai youths spying for Israel
November 2, 2012
Salafi leader denies he said Sinai youths spying for Israel
A Salafi leader in North Sinai has denied rumors that he provided information to the Egyptian government about youths in…
As NGO trial wraps up, fears for civil society’s future
November 2, 2012
As NGO trial wraps up, fears for civil society’s future
Sherif Mansour was safely ensconced in Washington, DC last year when the Egyptian government brought charges against him and 42…
Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture
November 1, 2012
Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture
Twelve terrorism suspects arrested in Cairo's Nasr City last week have denied the charges filed against them, while a lawyer…
UK to form team to repatriate Egyptian funds
November 1, 2012
UK to form team to repatriate Egyptian funds
Britain is forming a team from several government departments to push efforts to freeze funds that were transferred abroad by…
Egyptian dies in Riyadh fuel truck explosion
November 1, 2012
Egyptian dies in Riyadh fuel truck explosion
Egyptian Consul to Saudi Arabia Hossam Eissa has said preliminary reports indicate that an Egyptian died in a fuel truck…
Striking doctors march, but government standing firm
November 1, 2012
Striking doctors march, but government standing firm
Nearly 1,000 striking doctors escalated their protest by forming a human chain from the Doctors Syndicate to the Health Ministry…
Former agriculture minister warns against importing US seed potatoes
November 1, 2012
Former agriculture minister warns against importing US seed potatoes
Former Agriculture Minister Salah Youssef has warned against importing seed potatoes from the United States, as they bear mold structures…