30 June Protests
Elections better than street action, U.S. ambassador says
Egypt
June 20, 2013
Elections better than street action, U.S. ambassador says
American Ambassador to Cairo, Anne Patterson, has suggested that continued demonstrations will not bring stability to Egypt, instead advising protesters…
Azhar: Anti-Morsy protesters not “infidels”
Egypt
June 19, 2013
Azhar: Anti-Morsy protesters not “infidels”
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Wednesday severely criticized extremist Islamist groups for calling the opposition “infidels,” ahead of 30…
Tamarod passes 15-million mark, says campaign official
Egypt
June 19, 2013
Tamarod passes 15-million mark, says campaign official
Tamarod has gathered more than 15 million petition signatures demanding President Mohamed Morsy’s resignation and calling for early presidential elections,…
Interior minister: Islamists should not protest on 30 June
Egypt
June 18, 2013
Interior minister: Islamists should not protest on 30 June
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim called on Islamists not to stage any protests on 30 June, as clashes between supporters and…
Morsy aide warns of army involvement on 30 June
Egypt
June 18, 2013
Morsy aide warns of army involvement on 30 June
The armed forces may interfere in case of "extreme emergency" during mass protests planned for 30 June, according to presidential…
Clashes between president’s supporters, opponents leave 59 injured in Fayoum
Egypt
June 17, 2013
Clashes between president’s supporters, opponents leave 59 injured in Fayoum
Clashes between President Mohamed Morsy's supporters and opponents Sunday night in Fayoum have left 59 injured, a Health Ministry official…
Government may raise dollar supply before 30 June
Business
June 17, 2013
Government may raise dollar supply before 30 June
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will likely hold an auction to sell dollars to local banks before 30 June,…
Wave of protests over controversial governor picks
Egypt
June 17, 2013
Wave of protests over controversial governor picks
A reshuffle of 17 governors overseen by President Mohamed Morsy on Sunday has drawn protests in governorates across Egypt, with…
Islamist counter-petition tots up “10 million” signatures
Egypt
June 16, 2013
Islamist counter-petition tots up “10 million” signatures
A new campaign backing President Mohamed Morsy launched its website on Friday, claiming its motion supporting Egypt's embattled leader had…
Tahrir Doctors Society ready for 30 June
Egypt
June 16, 2013
Tahrir Doctors Society ready for 30 June
The Tahrir Doctors Society, which regularly sets up field hospitals in Tahrir Square and outside the presidential palace, has held…