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Constituent Assembly preserves army’s privileges
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Constituent Assembly preserves army’s privileges
The Constituent Assembly on Wednesday approved the articles in the draft constitution that pertain to the Armed Forces, including articles…
Police officers protest against army in Alexandria
Egypt
November 22, 2012
Police officers protest against army in Alexandria
Dozens of police officers protested in Alexandria Thursday morning against the army’s presence at the Montazah Police Department. Military police…
Army, police face off again
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Army, police face off again
For the second time in a week, army officers faced off Wednesday with police forces. Forces from the military police…
Human Rights Watch: Qursaya residents should not face military judge
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Human Rights Watch: Qursaya residents should not face military judge
The 25 Qursaya residents who were forcefully evicted and arrested Sunday should not face military prosecution, a human rights advocacy…
Military Prosecution investigates New Cairo police station clashes
Egypt
November 20, 2012
Military Prosecution investigates New Cairo police station clashes
The Military Prosecution plans to investigate the clashes that erupted between police and army officers in New Cairo’s Fifth Settlement…
Copts make up less than 1 percent of incoming Military Academy class
Egypt
November 20, 2012
Copts make up less than 1 percent of incoming Military Academy class
Copts made up a very small percentage of the incoming class at the Military Academy, which also saw a small…
Qursaya residents meet with military to discuss land dispute
Egypt
November 19, 2012
Qursaya residents meet with military to discuss land dispute
Qursaya residents met with military officials to discuss Sunday’s clashes between the Armed Forces and local residents over a land…
Update: Confrontation between police, army under control, says military
Egypt
November 19, 2012
Update: Confrontation between police, army under control, says military
The violent clashes between police and army officers that broke out Monday evening in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement have been…
Governor: Military to meet with Qursaya residents over land conflict
Egypt
November 19, 2012
Governor: Military to meet with Qursaya residents over land conflict
A military delegation is set to meet with Qursaya residents Monday in an attempt to resolve the conflict that erupted…
Update: Qursaya residents block traffic artery as Armed Forces claim ownership
Egypt
November 18, 2012
Update: Qursaya residents block traffic artery as Armed Forces claim ownership
Residents of Qursaya Island blocked Bahr al-Azam Street in Giza for a second time Sunday evening, completely paralyzing traffic in…