Egypt
Zakariya Azmy trial adjourned to 9 January
December 26, 2011
Zakariya Azmy trial adjourned to 9 January
The Cairo Criminal Court on Monday adjourned to 9 January the trial of the former presidential chief of staff, Zakariya…
Advisory council: No intention to move forward presidential elections
December 26, 2011
Advisory council: No intention to move forward presidential elections
Presidential elections will not be moved forward because there needs to be ample time to write the new constitution, said…
Attempts by 3 groups of migrants to enter Israel illegally foiled
December 26, 2011
Attempts by 3 groups of migrants to enter Israel illegally foiled
Security forces have foiled three separate attempts by African migrants to enter Israel illegally since Sunday, according to a security…
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
December 25, 2011
Sinai Bedouins demand removal of governor
About 500 senior members from Bedouin tribes in Sinai have demanded the removal of Governor Khaled Fouda and Security Director…
Military council appoints new minister to Ganzouri cabinet
December 25, 2011
Military council appoints new minister to Ganzouri cabinet
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued on Sunday a declaration appointing Minister of State for Local Development…
Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
December 25, 2011
Ganzouri holds talks with Saudi ambassador in Cairo
Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri on Sunday held talks with Saudi Ambassador in Cairo Ahmed Abdel-Aziz Qattan which involved the…
Sunday’s papers: Suggestions for the way forward
December 25, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Suggestions for the way forward
Sunday’s papers focus on suggestions to accelerate the timeline of the transitional period as the results of the second round…