investigation
Bassem Youssef faces new probe for ‘insulting Pakistan’
Egypt
April 9, 2013
Bassem Youssef faces new probe for ‘insulting Pakistan’
The Public Prosecution is probing new complaints against popular satirist Bassem Youssef, this time for "insulting Pakistan" and "spreading atheism,"…
Prosecution requests media gag order in new Mubarak embezzlement case
Egypt
March 6, 2013
Prosecution requests media gag order in new Mubarak embezzlement case
A member of the Supreme State Security Prosecution requested a media gag order on new investigation into accusations that members…
ElBaradei investigated for attack on presidential palace
Egypt
February 14, 2013
ElBaradei investigated for attack on presidential palace
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah ordered an investigation Thursday into accusations that Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the Dostour Party, incited protesters…
13 still detained over Ettehadiya clashes
Egypt
February 13, 2013
13 still detained over Ettehadiya clashes
Thirteen suspects are being detained pending an ongoing investigation into clashes near the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace on 11 February. Eight…
Sharqiya educators questioned over strike
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Sharqiya educators questioned over strike
Officials are questioning 25 teachers and administrative employees from the Sharqiya Education Ministry over recent strike action. According to Sayed…
Investigation into MP accused of ‘insulting’ Tantawi adjourned to Monday
Egypt
March 10, 2012
Investigation into MP accused of ‘insulting’ Tantawi adjourned to Monday
The Parliament’s ethics committee has adjourned the investigation into MP Zyad Elelaimy, accused of insulting Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi and…
Interior Minister rejects request by Mubarak-era figure to attend son’s funeral
Egypt
February 25, 2012
Interior Minister rejects request by Mubarak-era figure to attend son’s funeral
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim rejected a request by former head of the Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions to attend the funeral…
Alleged eye sniper’s detention extended for sixth time
Egypt
February 25, 2012
Alleged eye sniper’s detention extended for sixth time
A police officer nicknamed the “eye sniper,” after a video apparently showing him aiming shotgun pellets at protesters’ heads was…
Mobile companies ready to cooperate in Port Said probe
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Mobile companies ready to cooperate in Port Said probe
Egypt's three main cell phone service providers —Vodafone, Mobinil, and Etisalat — have expressed readiness to cooperate with authorities in…