Egypt
Despite elections, North Sinai still suffering under security-first policies
January 8, 2012
Despite elections, North Sinai still suffering under security-first policies
The police station at the border town of Rafah has not been renovated, unlike the police stations in Arish and…
Egypt withdraws land from Egyptian businessmen
January 8, 2012
Egypt withdraws land from Egyptian businessmen
Egypt's government has withdrawn 2100 hectares of land from some of the country's leading businessmen because they failed to develop…
Calm restored in Tahrir Square following clashes
January 8, 2012
Calm restored in Tahrir Square following clashes
Calm has been restored to Tahrir Square after clashes erupted early on Sunday between pro-democracy protesters and unidentified armed men.…
Dozens protest detention of witness to Institut d’Egypte fire
January 8, 2012
Dozens protest detention of witness to Institut d’Egypte fire
Dozens of protesters organized a sit-in outside the Cairo High Court demanding the release of Tarek Shams, who remains in detention on…
Coptic priest apologizes for shaking hands with military general
January 8, 2012
Coptic priest apologizes for shaking hands with military general
Yohana Fouad, the priest of the Virgin Church in Old Cairo, apologized to his congregation for having greeted the head…
Plaintiffs to take stage during Mubarak trial on Monday
January 8, 2012
Plaintiffs to take stage during Mubarak trial on Monday
The trial of Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak will resume Tuesday, when judges will begin hearing arguments from the plaintiffs,…
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
January 8, 2012
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party has agreed with the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers to permit all types of tourism, except…
We won’t join a coalition with the Brotherhood, says Wafd Party
January 8, 2012
We won’t join a coalition with the Brotherhood, says Wafd Party
The liberal Wafd Party on Sunday dismissed reports that it would join a coalition with the Muslim Brotherhood in parliament.…
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
January 8, 2012
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
The April 6 Youth Movement has launched a campaign dubbed “Preserve the Egyptian Army,” which other youth movements and political…
Shafiq: Tantawi wanted to resign due to Nazif
January 8, 2012
Shafiq: Tantawi wanted to resign due to Nazif
Egypt’s de-facto leader Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi wanted to resign from his post as defense minister during former Prime Minister…