Egypt

Parliament power takeover would be unconstitutional, says Salafi leader

Parliament power takeover would be unconstitutional, says Salafi leader

Deputy People's Assembly Speaker Ashraf Thabet rejected the idea that Egypt's military rulers should hand over power to Parliament and…
Syrians face crackdown with creativity, humor

Syrians face crackdown with creativity, humor

Throughout 40 years of Assad family dictatorship, one thing united Syrians — the culture of self-censorship, fear and paranoia. But…
Egyptian asylum seekers to UK up in 2011, report says

Egyptian asylum seekers to UK up in 2011, report says

The number of Egyptians applying for political asylum in the UK tripled in 2011 compared to the year before, Al-Ahram…
US sees steps forward despite Egypt NGO crackdown

US sees steps forward despite Egypt NGO crackdown

The US on Tuesday said the political process in Egypt is moving forward despite concerns about the travel ban on some…
New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians

New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians

Social Democratic Party MP Ziad al-Elaimy proposed a draft bill in Parliament on Tuesday that would push forward presidential elections…
FJP president pledges to uphold personal freedoms

FJP president pledges to uphold personal freedoms

The Muslim Brotherhood and its party respect personal freedoms, Mohamed Morsy, head of the party, said Tuesday.
Islamist leader: Egypt prisons under Mubarak no better than Guantanamo

Islamist leader: Egypt prisons under Mubarak no better than Guantanamo

Hosni Mubarak and his regime should be tried for killing and torturing prisoners kept at Interior Ministry detention centers, a…
Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese

Sudan, Egypt abductions highlight risks to Chinese

A group of Chinese workers was freed Wednesday, a day after being taken hostage in Egypt, while another group of…
SCAF dismisses spokesperson over military image after Maspero, source says

SCAF dismisses spokesperson over military image after Maspero, source says

Egypt's military leaders dismissed their media spokesperson over the aftermath of the Maspero violence last year, among other reasons, a…
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