Egypt
Interior Minister denies responsibility for refugee killings in 2005
December 10, 2011
Interior Minister denies responsibility for refugee killings in 2005
The newly appointed Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Youssef has alleged that he was not responsible for killing over 26 Sudanese…
Rights groups demand witness protection for Mohamed Mahmoud officer
December 10, 2011
Rights groups demand witness protection for Mohamed Mahmoud officer
Human rights groups have revealed the identity of a central security officer who refused to fire at protesters in Mohamed…
Man dies from injuries incurred during Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
December 10, 2011
Man dies from injuries incurred during Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
A young man injured last month during clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud Street died Saturday morning. The clashes occurred between protesters and security…
Moussa rejects idea of replacing military rulers by civilian council
December 10, 2011
Moussa rejects idea of replacing military rulers by civilian council
Amr Moussa rejects the idea of replacing Egypt's de facto military rulers by a presidential council during the transition period,…
US Senator says America welcomes Egypt election results
December 10, 2011
US Senator says America welcomes Egypt election results
The US welcomes the results of Egypt’s parliamentary election, which was characterized by transparency and integrity, said John Kerry of…
Freedom and Justice Party: No clash with SCAF, no alliance with Salafis
December 10, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party: No clash with SCAF, no alliance with Salafis
A confrontation between the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Washington: We’ll judge Islamists by their behavior
December 10, 2011
Washington: We’ll judge Islamists by their behavior
The US State Department has said it expects the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to stay committed to…
General and former presidential hopeful says he won’t run for president
December 10, 2011
General and former presidential hopeful says he won’t run for president
Magdi Hatata, former chief of staff of the Egyptian armed forces, has decided not to run in presidential elections scheduled…
Prominent Islamist’s defeat deepens Salafi-Brotherhood rift
December 10, 2011
Prominent Islamist’s defeat deepens Salafi-Brotherhood rift
The failure of Abdel Moneim al-Shahat, a prominent leader and the official spokesperson for the Salafi movement in Alexandria, to…
Minister: Tourism is not just about wine and bikinis
December 10, 2011
Minister: Tourism is not just about wine and bikinis
Egypt should use its beaches as resources to promote tourism, Minister of Tourism Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour has said. He…