Egypt
Copts to protest Thursday to demand civil marriages
July 4, 2011
Copts to protest Thursday to demand civil marriages
Egyptian Copts on Monday called for protests on Thursday outside the Ministry of Justice to demand civil marriages. The Orthodox…
Captured documents show State Security’s pervasive role
July 4, 2011
Captured documents show State Security’s pervasive role
At the behest of a senior ranking officer, a representative from State Security Investigation Services contacted television presenter Hala Sarhan…
Suez court orders release on bail of suspects accused of killing protesters
July 4, 2011
Suez court orders release on bail of suspects accused of killing protesters
A Suez criminal court on Monday released all defendants accused of involvement in killing protesters on a LE10,000 bail.
Brotherhood party criticizes Coptic business tycoon
July 4, 2011
Brotherhood party criticizes Coptic business tycoon
The Muslim Brotherhood’s new Freedom and Justice Party criticized Coptic business mogul Naguib Sawiris, accusing him of affiliation with the…
A new era for the police in Egypt: What does it take?
July 4, 2011
A new era for the police in Egypt: What does it take?
Clashes between policemen and protesters on 28 June were a reminder of the lingering tensions between the security apparatus and…
Govt gives preliminary approval to parliamentary election amendments
July 4, 2011
Govt gives preliminary approval to parliamentary election amendments
The government on Sunday gave preliminary approval to a set of amendments to the law on parliamentary elections. The draft…
Supporting candidacy of ex-intelligence chief treason, says presidential hopeful
July 4, 2011
Supporting candidacy of ex-intelligence chief treason, says presidential hopeful
Supporting the presidential candidacy of Omar Suleiman, former Egyptian intelligence chief, would be "treason to the revolution," presidential hopeful Abdel…
Sharaf holds longest cabinet meeting in history
July 4, 2011
Sharaf holds longest cabinet meeting in history
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Sunday broke the record for holding the longest cabinet meeting in the 136 years since…
US flotilla organizers plan to push on despite hurdles
July 4, 2011
US flotilla organizers plan to push on despite hurdles
US activists opposed to Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip are determined to fight for the release of their boat,…