Egypt
Egypt sends copy of ruling against Salem to Spain
June 29, 2012
Egypt sends copy of ruling against Salem to Spain
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud sent a copy of the ruling issued by the Cairo Criminal Court against businessman Hussein…
Italy deports 55 undocumented migrants to Egypt
June 29, 2012
Italy deports 55 undocumented migrants to Egypt
Italy deported 55 undocumented Egyptian migrants who were arrested on the Italian coast last week to Egypt on Friday. …
In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say
June 29, 2012
In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say
Egypt's army will continue to be the guardian and ultimate arbiter of the state after moving to secure real power…
Update: Brotherhood leadership meets to discuss legal steps against Emirati official
June 29, 2012
Update: Brotherhood leadership meets to discuss legal steps against Emirati official
Muslim Brotherhood leaders met Friday evening to to discuss the legal steps they should take in response to disparaging comments…
Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?
June 28, 2012
Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?
Towards the end of the presidential elections, Egypt Independent met with a group of nine young activists to take stock…
Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear
June 28, 2012
Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear
President-elect Mohamed Morsy continues to dominate Egypt’s front pages with his every utterance and step, causing fevered speculation regarding each…
Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre
June 28, 2012
Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre
Political movements organized a sit-in Thursday outside the Myanmar Embassy in Cairo to denounce the massacre of Muslims in Burma.…
Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood
June 28, 2012
Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood
The Foreign Ministry has summoned Mohamed bin Nakhira, the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Egypt, to clarify statements made by…
Friday protest planned against military interference in politics
June 28, 2012
Friday protest planned against military interference in politics
Revolutionary youth coalitions and political parties have announced their participation in a demonstration in Tahrir Square on Friday to demand…
Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state
June 28, 2012
Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state
It is impossible to turn Egypt into a Muslim Brotherhood state, said President-elect Mohamed Morsy during his meeting with local…