Egypt
Information minister discussing launch of two new state-run channels
January 14, 2013
Information minister discussing launch of two new state-run channels
Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud met with Ismail al-Shishtawy, president of the Radio and Television Union, to discuss the launch…
Protests against work, living conditions sweep across nation
January 14, 2013
Protests against work, living conditions sweep across nation
A wave of protests against poor living and working conditions swept through the nation’s governorates on Monday. Residents of the…
Salvation Front members decide to sit together in Shura Council meetings
January 14, 2013
Salvation Front members decide to sit together in Shura Council meetings
Representatives of the National Salvation Front in the Shura Council have formed a committee to unify their position on draft…
FJP flips position, decides to ally with Abu Ismail in elections
January 14, 2013
FJP flips position, decides to ally with Abu Ismail in elections
Despite previous announcements to the contrary, the Freedom and Justice Party has decided to join a coalition with Hazem Salah…
Dozens march to protect SCC on eve of crucial rulings
January 14, 2013
Dozens march to protect SCC on eve of crucial rulings
Dozens of protesters arrived at the seat of the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) in Cairo’s upscale Maadi neighborhood on Monday…
Salafi Jihadi Movement urges bearded officers to disobey minister
January 14, 2013
Salafi Jihadi Movement urges bearded officers to disobey minister
All police officers should defy the Interior Ministry and defend their right to grow beards, the Salafi Jihadi Movement announced…
Military prosecution revokes prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents
January 14, 2013
Military prosecution revokes prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents
Prison sentences for 13 Sinai residents have been revoked by the military prosecution in North Sinai. The sentences ranged between…
Shura Council committee approves electronic voting system
January 14, 2013
Shura Council committee approves electronic voting system
An electronic voting system may be in place by next year, once the draft elections law is passed by the…
Shura Council divided over quota for Copts in Parliament
January 14, 2013
Shura Council divided over quota for Copts in Parliament
The suggested quota for Coptic participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections triggered intense controversy during the Shura Council’s Legislative Committee…
Two railway workers referred to criminal court in Assiut train disaster case
January 14, 2013
Two railway workers referred to criminal court in Assiut train disaster case
Two suspects implicated in November's Assiut bus-train collision have been referred to the Criminal Court by Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah.…