Mohamed Morsy’s presidency
Wednesday’s papers: Rumors and accusations fly amid protests
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Rumors and accusations fly amid protests
Photos were the most dramatic element of Wednesday's newspapers, which focused on otherwise expected reporting of the anti-constitutional declaration protests…
Standoff continues between protesters, security near Tahrir
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Standoff continues between protesters, security near Tahrir
Security arrested 18 protesters during clashes in Simon Bolivar Square Wednesday near the US Embassy in Cairo, state-run news agency…
President stands by new powers, chief of staff says
Egypt
November 28, 2012
President stands by new powers, chief of staff says
President Mohamed Morsy will not retreat on the controversial constitutional declaration he issued Thursday, according to his chief of staff,…
Muslim Brotherhood calls for nationwide rallies supporting the president
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood calls for nationwide rallies supporting the president
The Muslim Brotherhood has called for a mass demonstration in Cairo and other governorates on Tuesday to support President…
Justice Minister agrees with judicial reservations, but trusts president
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Justice Minister agrees with judicial reservations, but trusts president
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki has said he agrees with the reservations of the judiciary over President Mohamed Morsy’s constitutional declaration,…
Morcos: Morsy’s constitutional declaration hinders democratic transition
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Morcos: Morsy’s constitutional declaration hinders democratic transition
Outgoing presidential adviser for democratic transitions Samir Morcos officially resigned Friday in protest against President Mohamed Morsy’s recent constitutional…
Judges rise against Morsy’s power grab, announce strike
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Judges rise against Morsy’s power grab, announce strike
The Egyptian judiciary continued its escalation against President Mohamed Morsy’s recent constitutional declaration Saturday, calling for an immediate strike in…
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
Egypt
November 24, 2012
World concern mounts after Morsy’s power grab
The United States, the European Union and the United Nations have all expressed concern at President Mohamed Morsy’s decision…
Presidential team to meet as protests rage over constitutional declaration
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Presidential team to meet as protests rage over constitutional declaration
President Mohamed Morsy’s team of advisers and assistants will meet Saturday to discuss ways to end the civil unrest…
Report: Hundreds of children detained in Egypt
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Report: Hundreds of children detained in Egypt
A human rights organization is accusing authorities of detaining more than 300 children during protests last year and trying minors…