Egypt

Despite elections, North Sinai still suffering under security-first policies

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

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Egypt's government has withdrawn 2100 hectares of land from some of the country's leading businessmen because they failed to develop…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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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