Egypt
A summer industry: Egyptian brides for Gulf visitors
July 24, 2011
A summer industry: Egyptian brides for Gulf visitors
As Egypt enters the peak of summer, there is a shadow economy that few dare to discuss: “Seasonal” or “transactional”…
Civil aviation workers prepare for mass protests on Monday
July 24, 2011
Civil aviation workers prepare for mass protests on Monday
Thousands of workers from Egypt's civil aviation sector are preparing for mass demonstrations on Monday, when they plan to demand…
ElBaradei urges govt, military to cease violence against protesters
July 24, 2011
ElBaradei urges govt, military to cease violence against protesters
Egyptian presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei issued a statement early Sunday urging the government and ruling military council to prevent violence…
Military police chief denies assaulting protesters
July 24, 2011
Military police chief denies assaulting protesters
The military police who confronted protesters in Abbasseya Square on Saturday exercised self-control, said Major General Hamdy Bedein, chief of…
143 hurt at clashes in Cairo, two activists reportedly kidnapped
July 23, 2011
143 hurt at clashes in Cairo, two activists reportedly kidnapped
At least 143 people were injured in Cairo’s Abbasseya district on Saturday when thousands of demonstrators fought opponents with stones…
Medinet Nasr block traffic to protest encroachment by thugs
July 23, 2011
Medinet Nasr block traffic to protest encroachment by thugs
Medinet Nasr residents demonstrated near a police station on Friday, blocking traffic on the district's main road to demand security…
Residents clash with protesters in Abbasseya
July 23, 2011
Residents clash with protesters in Abbasseya
Central Security and military forces cordoned protesters in Abbasseya, while residents threw stones and molotov cocktails at them. About 5000…
April 6 Movement: Military council destroying unity of armed forces and people
July 23, 2011
April 6 Movement: Military council destroying unity of armed forces and people
The April 6 Youth Movement repudiated the 69th statement of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF), which accused the…
Church source: Church seeking unified personal status law to avoid conflict
July 23, 2011
Church source: Church seeking unified personal status law to avoid conflict
The Coptic Orthodox Church is seeking to have the unified personal status law for non-Muslims passed as soon as possible,…
Govt source: Post-revolution aid from US was given to unregistered entities
July 23, 2011
Govt source: Post-revolution aid from US was given to unregistered entities
The US$42 million assistance package announced by the US earlier this month went to NGOs, companies and law firms not…