Egypt
Islamists protest in Cairo, call for Islamic law
November 2, 2012
Islamists protest in Cairo, call for Islamic law
More than 1,000 Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday and called for the implementation of sharia Islamic law, highlighting…
Morsy: Govt won’t reconcile with Mubarak cronies who stole funds
November 2, 2012
Morsy: Govt won’t reconcile with Mubarak cronies who stole funds
President Mohamed Morsy said Friday that his government does not intend to reconcile with figures of the former Mubarak…
Preacher: Sharia opponents are ‘infidels’
November 2, 2012
Preacher: Sharia opponents are ‘infidels’
Islamic preacher Wagdi Ghoneim called for Sharia to be implemented in Egypt in a tweet Friday, while castigating its opponents…
Erian trial for slandering TV presenter set for 24 November
November 2, 2012
Erian trial for slandering TV presenter set for 24 November
A misdemeanor court set 24 November to start the trial of FJP deputy head Essam al-Erian on charges of slandering…
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…