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Update: Constitution Party reports flaws in referendum voting abroad
Egypt
December 13, 2012
Update: Constitution Party reports flaws in referendum voting abroad
The Constitution Party, led by political reformer Mohamed Elbaradei, released a statement Thursday condemning irregularities and violations during expatriate voting…
FM: 20,000 expats voted in first day of referendum
Egypt
December 13, 2012
FM: 20,000 expats voted in first day of referendum
At least 20,000 Egyptian expatriate cast their ballots in the first day of voting on the draft constitution, Foreign Ministry…
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
Egypt
December 12, 2012
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
Expatriate voting in the constitutional referendum is proceeding normally, with the highest turnout in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the Foreign…
Foreign minister criticizes quartet’s role in peace process
Egypt
December 10, 2012
Foreign minister criticizes quartet’s role in peace process
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr criticized the Quartet on the Middle East’s role in the regional peace process, calling it…
After Morsy decree, diplomats lash out at Foreign Ministry
Egypt
November 29, 2012
After Morsy decree, diplomats lash out at Foreign Ministry
In a joint statement, 180 diplomats decried what they claimed were orders from the Foreign Ministry to defend President Mohamed…
Foreign Ministry denies ordering diplomatic missions to defend declaration
Egypt
November 25, 2012
Foreign Ministry denies ordering diplomatic missions to defend declaration
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Amr Roshdy on Sunday denied reports that the ministry ordered Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad to defend Morsy’s…
Qandil says Gaza truce deal may be close, FM to visit Gaza Tuesday
Egypt
November 19, 2012
Qandil says Gaza truce deal may be close, FM to visit Gaza Tuesday
Egypt's prime minister said Monday that an agreement brokered by Cairo to stop the fighting between Israel and the Palestinians…
Egypt warns citizens in Lebanon to steer clear of clashes
Egypt
November 12, 2012
Egypt warns citizens in Lebanon to steer clear of clashes
The Foreign Ministry has called on Egyptians in Lebanon to avoid areas of instability after an Egyptian was accidentally killed…
Two Saudis arrested for shooting Egyptian, says Foreign Ministry
Egypt
November 11, 2012
Two Saudis arrested for shooting Egyptian, says Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Amr Roshdy said Sunday that two Saudis have been arrested for allegedly shooting an Egyptian citizen in…
Investigations into murder of Egyptian in London too slow, say activists
Egypt
November 8, 2012
Investigations into murder of Egyptian in London too slow, say activists
Members of 15 political movements staged a demonstration outside the British Embassy in Cairo on Thursday, protesting what they…