Egypt
In Minya, election campaigns wear religious cloak
January 1, 2012
In Minya, election campaigns wear religious cloak
Both Islamic and secular candidates in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Minya have shown heightened interest in using religion as…
Court overrules decision to ban veiled TV hosts
January 1, 2012
Court overrules decision to ban veiled TV hosts
The Alexandria Administrative Court on Sunday over-ruled the former information minister’s decision to ban a TV host from appearing on…
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
January 1, 2012
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
While the country is poised to embark on its final phase of parliamentary elections, questions remain as to how the…
Salafis refrain from traditional new-years greeting to Coptic churches
January 1, 2012
Salafis refrain from traditional new-years greeting to Coptic churches
While various parliamentary election candidates have paid visits to Coptic churches to greet them for the New Year, the Salafi…
Egypt denies broadcasting pro-Qadhafi channel on Nilesat
January 1, 2012
Egypt denies broadcasting pro-Qadhafi channel on Nilesat
The Egyptian Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has denied reports that Egypt's Nilesat satellite network was broadcasting Jamahiriya, Libya's…
Trial of police officers accused of killing protesters adjourned to February
January 1, 2012
Trial of police officers accused of killing protesters adjourned to February
An Egyptian court on Sunday adjourned to 4 February the trial of four senior police officers accused of killing protesters…
Judicial source expects more attacks on NGOs
January 1, 2012
Judicial source expects more attacks on NGOs
A judicial source said on Sunday that there are likely to be further attacks on the headquarters of non-governmental organizations…
Ahmed Ezz money laundering trial adjourned to 5 February
January 1, 2012
Ahmed Ezz money laundering trial adjourned to 5 February
Cairo Criminal Court Sunday postponed the money laundering trial of businessman and former Secretary of Organizational Affairs of the disbanded…
Hundreds protest in front of govt headquarters amid tight security
January 1, 2012
Hundreds protest in front of govt headquarters amid tight security
Hundreds of employees from public sector companies and government institutions staged a protest on Sunday in front of the temporary…
Two Saints Church case delayed, lawyer asks for Tantawi’s inclusion as litigant
January 1, 2012
Two Saints Church case delayed, lawyer asks for Tantawi’s inclusion as litigant
An Egyptian Court on Sunday postponed the review of the Two Saints Church blast case to 5 February. At least…