Egypt
Mubarak trial to be held in Heliopolis fair complex and broadcast on TV
July 28, 2011
Mubarak trial to be held in Heliopolis fair complex and broadcast on TV
Justice Minister Mohamed Abdel Aziz al-Guindi has announced that the trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons, former…
Egyptian churches: Copts are free to take part in protests
July 28, 2011
Egyptian churches: Copts are free to take part in protests
The Egyptian Orthodox, Anglican and Catholic churches said on Thursday that all Egyptian Christians are free to participate in demonstrations,…
Abouel Fotouh to run as an independent in presidential poll
July 28, 2011
Abouel Fotouh to run as an independent in presidential poll
Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh has announced that he intends to run independently in the presidential elections. “I would…
Trial of Suez demonstrators’ killers set for 14 September
July 28, 2011
Trial of Suez demonstrators’ killers set for 14 September
Suez district attorney Ahmed Mahmoud on Thursday set the trial date for businessman Ibrahim Farag and his son Adel Farag…
Judiciary on the verge of greater independence, as judges mull reforms
July 28, 2011
Judiciary on the verge of greater independence, as judges mull reforms
The head of the committee responsible for amending the law regulating Egypt’s judiciary has revealed in an exclusive interview with…
Libyan opposition to push for Qadhafi asset freeze
July 28, 2011
Libyan opposition to push for Qadhafi asset freeze
A delegation from Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) arrived in Cairo on Thursday, headed by Defense Minister Mansour al-Degheidy and…
Protesters convicted in military trials undergoing torture in prison, say activists
July 28, 2011
Protesters convicted in military trials undergoing torture in prison, say activists
A number of human rights organizations issued a statement on Thursday condemning the ongoing torture of detainees imprisoned at the…
Islamists call for ‘Friday of Islamic Identity’
July 28, 2011
Islamists call for ‘Friday of Islamic Identity’
Islamists on Thursday distributed leaflets calling for a “Million-strong Demonstration of Islamic Identity" this Friday. The fliers bore logos of…
Coptic groups to take part in Friday protest
July 28, 2011
Coptic groups to take part in Friday protest
A number of Coptic groups announced on Thursday that they would take part in protest dubbed the "Friday of Popular…
Security forces shoot two illegal migrants
July 28, 2011
Security forces shoot two illegal migrants
Egyptian border security shot at 13 African migrants attempting to enter Israel Thursday, injuring two. Security sources said police detected…