Egypt
Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates
November 22, 2011
Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates
Hundreds have attempted to break into police stations in Alexandria and Ismailia, while a prison in Minya experienced several riots…
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes
November 22, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes
As Egyptians prepare for a million-man march in Tahrir, speculation over what will come next with regard to elections is…
Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters
November 22, 2011
Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters
Egypt’s writers union condemned Tuesday "brutal" practices by security and military forces against protesters in and around Tahrir Square. In…
Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28
November 22, 2011
Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28
The number of deaths resulting from clashes between protesters and security forces in Egypt since Saturday rose to 28, the…
245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt
November 22, 2011
245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt
Egyptian diplomats on Tuesday signed a statement urging the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to pledge to…
Tahrir flyers offer reward for catching officer who blinded protesters
November 22, 2011
Tahrir flyers offer reward for catching officer who blinded protesters
Protesters in Tahrir Square on Monday circulated flyers that offer a reward of LE5000 for the person who can find…
Israeli ambassador leaves Cairo permanently sans farewell reception
November 22, 2011
Israeli ambassador leaves Cairo permanently sans farewell reception
Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Yitzhak Levanon left Cairo early Tuesday morning, marking the end of his term as Israel’s envoy…
Sources: Ruling council discusses new govt in meeting with political powers
November 22, 2011
Sources: Ruling council discusses new govt in meeting with political powers
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) invited several political powers to an urgent meeting on Tuesday to…
Amnesty: Military junta crushed hopes of the revolution
November 22, 2011
Amnesty: Military junta crushed hopes of the revolution
Egypt's military junta is applying the same hated tactics of severe repression used by the former regime of President Hosni…
Update: Activists say Tahrir protest is open to all citizens
November 22, 2011
Update: Activists say Tahrir protest is open to all citizens
4:00 pm: Sherif Ramadan, 26, one of the protesters in Tahrir, said, " We want a government will full powers…