Egypt
Abu Ismail: SCAF interfering in Constitution, pushing ‘consensus candidate’
February 8, 2012
Abu Ismail: SCAF interfering in Constitution, pushing ‘consensus candidate’
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) is trying to guarantee itself certain prerogatives in Egypt’s new Constitution…
Egyptian intelligence chief discusses Palestinian reconciliation efforts
February 8, 2012
Egyptian intelligence chief discusses Palestinian reconciliation efforts
Egyptian Intelligence Chief Mourad Mowafi on Wednesday met with Azzam al-Ahmed, member of Fatah’s Central Committee, to discuss Palestinian reconciliation…
Zamalek football club proposes that football practices resume
February 8, 2012
Zamalek football club proposes that football practices resume
The Zamalek club, one of the largest football clubs in Egypt, suggested that team practices resume. The practices have been…
Salafi MPs demand media censorship
February 8, 2012
Salafi MPs demand media censorship
At a Wednesday Parliament meeting, ultra-conservative Salafi-oriented Nour Party MPs demanded legislation to censor the media. “Many journalists don’t care…
Maspero employees protest military control
February 8, 2012
Maspero employees protest military control
Dozens of employees at Maspero, the state TV and radio headquarters, held a protest outside the building on Wednesday. They…
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
February 8, 2012
Policeman’s lawyer alleges fabricated evidence in protester killings
The defense lawyer of Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Moneim, a policeman charged with killing of protesters during the January revolution, accused…
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
February 8, 2012
The European Union reiterates call for power transfer
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday reiterated calls for an end to military rule and the speedy transition of power…
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
February 8, 2012
Egypt holds firm in NGO funding dispute
Egypt said on Wednesday it will not be swayed by aid to change course in a probe of foreign-funded pro-democracy…
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
February 8, 2012
Anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster is opportunity to support Syria, says Amnesty
Rights watchdog Amnesty International has said that it plans to stage mass rallies in 15 countries on 11 February, the…
Police thwart armed robbery attempt in Sharm el-Sheikh
February 8, 2012
Police thwart armed robbery attempt in Sharm el-Sheikh
Police on Wednesday thwarted an attempted armed robbery at the Credit Agricole Bank in Naama Bay in the Red Sea…