Egypt
Shura Council committee prevents journalists from attending meeting
January 31, 2013
Shura Council committee prevents journalists from attending meeting
The Shura Council's Arab Affairs, Defense and National Security Committee prevented parliament reporters from attending the committee meeting on Thursday.
Sharqiya court acquits security officials of revolution deaths
January 31, 2013
Sharqiya court acquits security officials of revolution deaths
Zagazig Criminal Court acquitted eight security officials on Thursday accused of killing protesters in Sharqiya Governorate during the 2011 uprising.…
Tahrir Square opens to traffic as some barricades come down
January 31, 2013
Tahrir Square opens to traffic as some barricades come down
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil opened Tahrir Square to traffic on Thursday, according to state-run MENA news agency. During his tour…
Thursday’s papers: Everyone’s invited, but no one wants to talk
January 31, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Everyone’s invited, but no one wants to talk
In Thursday’s papers, a baffling dialogue dilemma unfolds in all its glory. Many of the country's political forces see national…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh summons political forces for talks to end violence
January 31, 2013
Al-Azhar grand sheikh summons political forces for talks to end violence
Leading political, governmental and religious figures have released a document renouncing violence at a dialogue Thursday hosted by Al-Azhar Grand…
Opposition activists may call for early presidential elections at Friday protests
January 31, 2013
Opposition activists may call for early presidential elections at Friday protests
The opposition coalition National Salvation Front may mobilize supporters to call for early presidential elections, front spokesperson Ahmed Hassan al-Borai…
Court considers request for Mubarak’s release on health reasons
January 31, 2013
Court considers request for Mubarak’s release on health reasons
An administrative court on Thursday set 26 March to issue a ruling on a request to release imprisoned former President…
Canal cities organize nightly football matches to defy curfew
January 31, 2013
Canal cities organize nightly football matches to defy curfew
In defiance of the state of emergency declared amid unrest in Suez Canal Zone cities, some activists are organizing football…
No carrots and no sticks
January 31, 2013
No carrots and no sticks
“I wonder if the families of the victims were checking their timelines,” journalist Farah Saafan posted on Twitter after President…
Eight governorates experience power outages
January 30, 2013
Eight governorates experience power outages
Governorates in Upper Egypt experienced a wave a blackouts Wednesday evening, leading shops to close. An Electricity Ministry source said…