Egypt
Labor movement thrives in the midst of unfriendly legislation
December 31, 2012
Labor movement thrives in the midst of unfriendly legislation
Labor politics remain a thriving form of contentious politics in Egypt throughout 2012, reinvigorated by a Muslim Brotherhood-led ruling regime…
Brotherhood official: Egyptian Jews in Israel entitled to reclaim properties abandoned on exodus
December 31, 2012
Brotherhood official: Egyptian Jews in Israel entitled to reclaim properties abandoned on exodus
A Muslim Brotherhood official has said that if they return home, Egyptian Jews in Palestine's occupied lands should be entitled…
National Salvation Front member says ready for dialogue with presidency
December 31, 2012
National Salvation Front member says ready for dialogue with presidency
National Salvation Front (NSF) member Waheed Abdel Meguid said that the front is ready for dialogue with the presidency.
Lawyer files complaint against Egyptian nudity activist
December 31, 2012
Lawyer files complaint against Egyptian nudity activist
An Egyptian citizen has filed a complaint to Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah demanding that the citizenship of an activist who…
Suez Canal hits highest daily shipload in a year
December 30, 2012
Suez Canal hits highest daily shipload in a year
The Suez Canal on Sunday reached the highest rate of shipload in a year: 3.6 million tons per day, or…
Egyptian Islamic Jihad mulls election alliance with ‘Hazemoun’ group
December 30, 2012
Egyptian Islamic Jihad mulls election alliance with ‘Hazemoun’ group
Egyptian Islamic Jihad is considering joining the emerging electoral coalition led by ultraconservative Salafi cleric Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, according…
Circulated bill would curb protest freedoms
December 30, 2012
Circulated bill would curb protest freedoms
Activists are decrying online a draft law that would restrict demonstrations to certain hours and require organizers to notify authorities…
Court upholds reinstatement of bearded police
December 30, 2012
Court upholds reinstatement of bearded police
The Alexandria Administrative Court upheld Sunday an earlier court decision ordering the government to reinstate police officers who were…