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Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security
Protesters gathering on train tracks in Sohag brought rail traffic to a halt Tuesday, National Railways Authority President Hussein Zakaria…
Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency
An Egyptian delegation arrived Monday in Damascus to “support President Bashar al-Assad in his war against extremism,” reported Syrian state-owned…
Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown
The Popular Current Party joined other activists Tuesday to call for a protest outside the Bulaq Abul Ela Public Prosecution…
Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
The Public Prosecution in Heliopolis ordered 21 suspects detained Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces in front of…
Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya
Security forces on Monday arrested 18 people in Tanta in Gharbiya Governorate during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of President…
Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault
The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights condemned Tuesday comments made by the Shura Council and National Council for Human Rights…
Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim denied rumors Tuesday that security forces had withdrawn from the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. Ibrahim…
Protesters close Mugamma for third day
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Protesters close Mugamma for third day
Protesters in Tahrir kept the Mugamma closed for the third consecutive day, preventing employees and citizens from accessing the building,…
Suez protester accused of firing weapon during protest
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Suez protester accused of firing weapon during protest
The general prosecutor's office in Suez ordered activist Nasser al-Shafie be detained another four days on Monday pending an investigation.…
Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles
Tahrir Square remained calm Monday morning ahead of planned protests against President Mohamed Morsy, called for to coincide with the…