Egypt

The revolution’s sheikh, killed at 52

The revolution’s sheikh, killed at 52

Sheikh Emad Effat, who was killed at the age of 52 on Friday by military police with a gunshot to…
MPs and politicians start anti-SCAF sit-in outside Supreme Court

MPs and politicians start anti-SCAF sit-in outside Supreme Court

Some 40 MPs and politicians organized a sit-in outside the Supreme Court on Monday to demand the ruling Supreme Council…
Are street children being paid to incite violence?

Are street children being paid to incite violence?

Since the latest round of violence in downtown Cairo began on Friday morning, claims have emerged from both human rights…
Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official

Prominent political figures involved in cabinet violence, claims government official

An unnamed government official has accused several prominent political figures of being involved in recent acts of violence, including those…
Blog: Bouazizi’s unfinished business

Blog: Bouazizi’s unfinished business

This blog was supposed to have been written for 17 December, but events in Cairo put it on the backburner,…
Publisher accuses SCAF of libel after incitement accusations

Publisher accuses SCAF of libel after incitement accusations

Publisher Mohamed Hashim has instructed his lawyer to file a complaint with the attorney general against the ruling Supreme Council…
Protesters tell of saving books from Institut d’Egypte fire

Protesters tell of saving books from Institut d’Egypte fire

In the wake of the fire that destroyed much of the manuscript collection at the Institut d'Egypte on Saturday, scores…
Demonstrations staged nationwide against military violence

Demonstrations staged nationwide against military violence

Activists and political movements across Egypt organized a number of demonstrations on Monday in solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in central…
Arab League chief says Syria will grant observers access

Arab League chief says Syria will grant observers access

A Syrian delegation has signed a protocol outlining the legal framework of the mission of observers the Arab League plans…
Despite footage of violence, military general denies use of excessive force

Despite footage of violence, military general denies use of excessive force

Despite photos and video footage that show military personnel using violence against protesters, a member of Egypt’s military council addressed…
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