Egypt
Islamist presidential hopefuls condemn violence at Coptic protest
October 10, 2011
Islamist presidential hopefuls condemn violence at Coptic protest
Egyptian Islamist presidential hopefuls on Monday condemned violence that erupted during a Coptic protest outside the state TV building late…
A firsthand account: Marching from Shubra to deaths at Maspero
October 10, 2011
A firsthand account: Marching from Shubra to deaths at Maspero
The march from the Cairo district of Shubra was huge, like the numbers on 28 January. In the front row…
Live Updates: As death toll rises in clashes, mobs attack Christian businesses
October 9, 2011
Live Updates: As death toll rises in clashes, mobs attack Christian businesses
A group of mostly Coptic protesters clashed this evening with military and police forces in the Maspero area of Cairo.…
Egyptian Bloc Coalition sets criteria for parliamentary nominations
October 9, 2011
Egyptian Bloc Coalition sets criteria for parliamentary nominations
The Egyptian Bloc Coalition, which includes 21 political parties, in a meeting on Saturday, laid down criteria for candidates it…
Several feared dead as Coptic protesters clash with military at Maspero
October 9, 2011
Several feared dead as Coptic protesters clash with military at Maspero
Military and security personnel have clashed with a group of about 2000 protesters, mostly Copts, as they marched towards the…
Tantawi vows to end military trials, with notable exceptions
October 9, 2011
Tantawi vows to end military trials, with notable exceptions
Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi on Saturday decided to end military trials for civilians except as provided for by martial…
Recent amendments may fail to ensure fair elections
October 9, 2011
Recent amendments may fail to ensure fair elections
Egypt’s ruling generals on Saturday agreed to cancel a controversial provision barring members of political parties from running as independents.…
Brotherhood suspends cultural activities until after elections
October 9, 2011
Brotherhood suspends cultural activities until after elections
The Muslim Brotherhood group has suspended its cultural activities in order to concentrate on upcoming parliamentary elections. But the group…
Wafd Party denies coordinating with Brotherhood ahead of elections
October 9, 2011
Wafd Party denies coordinating with Brotherhood ahead of elections
The Wafd Party is not coordinating with the Muslim Brotherhood regarding upcoming elections, said Wafd Party Secretary General Fouad Badrawy…
Copts to stage march decrying abuses
October 9, 2011
Copts to stage march decrying abuses
A number of Coptic activist groups have declared their intention to stage a march on Sunday from 5 to 8…