al-Jama’a al-Islamiya
Zomor resigns from top post in Jama’a al-Islamiya’s party
Egypt
June 27, 2017
Zomor resigns from top post in Jama’a al-Islamiya’s party
Tarek al-Zomor, the fugitive president of the Construction and Development Party, the political arm of the Jama’a al-Islamiya group, announced…
Jama’a al-Islamiya launches reconciliation initiative
Egypt
July 5, 2013
Jama’a al-Islamiya launches reconciliation initiative
The Turkish Anadolu news agency reported Friday that Jama'a al-Islamiya has launched a reconciliation initiative that includes conducting a referendum…
Newly-appointed Luxor governor resigns after protests
Egypt
June 23, 2013
Newly-appointed Luxor governor resigns after protests
Luxor Governor Adel Asaad al-Khayyat announced his resignation after protests were staged against his appointment. Al-Khayyat is a member of…
Luxor Governor says he will not resign
Egypt
June 22, 2013
Luxor Governor says he will not resign
The newly appointed Luxor governor Adel Asaad al-Khayyat, infamous for his ties to Jama'a al-Islamiya, denied Saturday statements by senior…
Hundreds block Luxor corniche to protest new governor
Egypt
June 21, 2013
Hundreds block Luxor corniche to protest new governor
Hundreds of protesters blocked the Nile corniche in Luxor to protest against the appointment of the city's controversial new Jama'a…
Qatar agrees to mediate deal for Jama’a al-Islamiya leader’s release, family says
Egypt
April 26, 2011
Qatar agrees to mediate deal for Jama’a al-Islamiya leader’s release, family says
Family members of a Jama'a al-Islamiya leader held in a US prison said that Qatar is working on mediating his…
Islamic Group denounces violence, welcomes tourists and Copts
Egypt
April 8, 2011
Islamic Group denounces violence, welcomes tourists and Copts
Conservative Islamic group Al-Jama'a al-Islamiya promised to begin a new chapter in its relations with Copts, tourists, and police during…