Egypt
Justice Minister agrees with judicial reservations, but trusts president
November 24, 2012
Justice Minister agrees with judicial reservations, but trusts president
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki has said he agrees with the reservations of the judiciary over President Mohamed Morsy’s constitutional declaration,…
Abu Ezz al-Hariry: Brotherhood members assaulted me in Alexandria
November 24, 2012
Abu Ezz al-Hariry: Brotherhood members assaulted me in Alexandria
Leading Socialist Popular Alliance Party member and former presidential candidate Abul Ezz al-Hariry accused a number of Muslim Brotherhood supporters…
Morcos: Morsy’s constitutional declaration hinders democratic transition
November 24, 2012
Morcos: Morsy’s constitutional declaration hinders democratic transition
Outgoing presidential adviser for democratic transitions Samir Morcos officially resigned Friday in protest against President Mohamed Morsy’s recent constitutional…
Judges rise against Morsy’s power grab, announce strike
November 24, 2012
Judges rise against Morsy’s power grab, announce strike
The Egyptian judiciary continued its escalation against President Mohamed Morsy’s recent constitutional declaration Saturday, calling for an immediate strike in…
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
November 24, 2012
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all expressed concern at President Mohamed Morsy’s decision…
Presidential team to meet as protests rage over constitutional declaration
November 24, 2012
Presidential team to meet as protests rage over constitutional declaration
President Mohamed Morsy’s team of advisers and assistants will meet Saturday to discuss ways to end the civil unrest…
Clashes resume around Tahrir Square
November 24, 2012
Clashes resume around Tahrir Square
Clashes between protesters and security forces resumed Saturday around Tahrir Square, particularly on Mohamed Mahmoud and Qasr al-Aini Streets,…
Tahrir protesters denounce ‘political thuggery,’ start sit-in
November 24, 2012
Tahrir protesters denounce ‘political thuggery,’ start sit-in
As the sun set on Friday, Yassin el-Omrany climbs to hang the Egyptian flag on a pole at least 10…
US has concerns about Egyptian president Morsy’s moves
November 23, 2012
US has concerns about Egyptian president Morsy’s moves
The United States is concerned about President Mohamed Morsy's decision to assume sweeping powers, the US State Department said on…