Egypt
Constitution affirms Brotherhood policy to marginalize intellectuals, says Writers Union
October 17, 2012
Constitution affirms Brotherhood policy to marginalize intellectuals, says Writers Union
The Writers Union issued a statement on Wednesday criticizing the Muslim Brotherhood for marginalizing intellectuals because the draft of the…
Libya to compensate families of Egyptian workers who died in uprising
October 17, 2012
Libya to compensate families of Egyptian workers who died in uprising
Minister of Manpower and Immigration Khaled al-Azhary on Wednesday said he agreed with the Libyan authorities that they disburse…
Hamas delegation arrives Cairo for talks on Sinai threats
October 17, 2012
Hamas delegation arrives Cairo for talks on Sinai threats
A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo Wednesday evening to discuss threats from a Jihadi group in Sinai with alleged connections…
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
October 17, 2012
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes
October 17, 2012
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes
The controversial trial of Alber Saber on charges of insulting religion resumed on Wednesday at the New Cairo Court. Saber,…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms
October 17, 2012
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms
Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Judges strike back against media criticism
October 17, 2012
Judges strike back against media criticism
Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…
Police abuse continuing, say rights groups
October 17, 2012
Police abuse continuing, say rights groups
Representatives of 24 human rights organizations and political activists said that reforming the Interior Ministry is not one of…
Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans
October 17, 2012
Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans
Shura Council speaker Ahmed Fahmy, the head of the Supreme Press Council, decided on Wednesday to replace Al-Gomhurriya Chief Editor…
Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent
October 17, 2012
Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent
The Port Said Criminal Court continued listening to defendants in the Port Said massacre trial on Wednesday, in which 75…