Egypt
The revolution’s sheikh, killed at 52
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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?
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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
December 19, 2011
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…