Egypt
Demos throughout Egypt in solidarity with Tahrir Square
November 22, 2011
Demos throughout Egypt in solidarity with Tahrir Square
Demonstrations erupted in several governorates on Tuesday against the bloodshed in Tahrir Square. Protesters also demanded the handover of power…
How’s business? Tear gas economy flourishes in Tahrir Square
November 22, 2011
How’s business? Tear gas economy flourishes in Tahrir Square
I went on a shopping spree today, but not my normal kind, for food or clothes. On Tuesday I bought…
Chief justice returns to Cairo from Istanbul due to protests
November 22, 2011
Chief justice returns to Cairo from Istanbul due to protests
Councilor Farouk Soltan, chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC), returned from Istanbul on Tuesday, Mena said. The state-run…
Live updates: Soldiers to replace police guarding Interior Ministry
November 22, 2011
Live updates: Soldiers to replace police guarding Interior Ministry
8:20 pm: Ruling military council decides to replace police forces guarding the Ministry of Interior with military forces, reports Al…
Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates
November 22, 2011
Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates
Hundreds have attempted to break into police stations in Alexandria and Ismailia, while a prison in Minya experienced several riots…
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes
November 22, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes
As Egyptians prepare for a million-man march in Tahrir, speculation over what will come next with regard to elections is…
Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters
November 22, 2011
Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters
Egypt’s writers union condemned Tuesday "brutal" practices by security and military forces against protesters in and around Tahrir Square. In…
Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28
November 22, 2011
Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28
The number of deaths resulting from clashes between protesters and security forces in Egypt since Saturday rose to 28, the…
245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt
November 22, 2011
245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt
Egyptian diplomats on Tuesday signed a statement urging the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to pledge to…