Egypt
Egypt sends 25 to court over ‘Battle of the Camel’ attack
July 7, 2011
Egypt sends 25 to court over ‘Battle of the Camel’ attack
The head of Egypt's Judicial Investigation Commission referred 25 people, including several aides of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, for trial…
National Accord Conference ends, despite objections
July 7, 2011
National Accord Conference ends, despite objections
The National Accord Conference concluded its fine session on Thursday despite objections from several participants to its ending nearly one…
Flier calls on Egyptians to stay away from Friday protests
July 7, 2011
Flier calls on Egyptians to stay away from Friday protests
As various political forces plan to participate in protests around the country on Friday, 8 July – including the recent…
Ahead of Friday protests, anger builds in Suez as police are released on bail
July 7, 2011
Ahead of Friday protests, anger builds in Suez as police are released on bail
The city of Suez exploded in anger yesterday after a court rejected the public prosecutor’s appeal against the release on…
Interior Ministry: No police in Tahrir during Friday’s protest
July 7, 2011
Interior Ministry: No police in Tahrir during Friday’s protest
Police will not be present in Tahrir Square during Friday’s expected million-man protest, said the Interior Ministry on Thursday. Several…
Victims’ families say Salafi leaders urged them not to prosecute
July 7, 2011
Victims’ families say Salafi leaders urged them not to prosecute
Three families of those killed during the Egyptian revolution have accused some Salafi leaders of urging them not to sue…
London coroner: Egyptian diplomat’s death accidental
July 7, 2011
London coroner: Egyptian diplomat’s death accidental
A London coroner stated at an inquest on Wednesday that there was no evidence of suspicious circumstances regarding the death…
Sharaf meets potential information minister
July 7, 2011
Sharaf meets potential information minister
Egypt's Prime Minister Essam Sharaf met Thursday with journalist Osama Heikal, who is likely slated to fill the vacant post…
Fatah reiterates support for Palestinian PM to head unity government
July 7, 2011
Fatah reiterates support for Palestinian PM to head unity government
The Fatah movement on Thursday renewed support for nominating current Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to lead the new national…
Government is not meddling in judicial verdicts, says cabinet
July 7, 2011
Government is not meddling in judicial verdicts, says cabinet
The Egyptian government does not intervene in the work of the judiciary and opposes attempts to place pressure on judges,…