revolution anniversary protests
Protesters in Ismailia shut governmental offices, halt train traffic
Egypt
March 3, 2013
Protesters in Ismailia shut governmental offices, halt train traffic
Dozens of protesters in Ismailia closed the governorate agriculture and ministry department Sunday, as well as the real estate…
Body of missing activist found with birdshot wound to head
Egypt
February 25, 2013
Body of missing activist found with birdshot wound to head
Opposition activist Mohamed al-Shafie's body has been found, and an autopsy has reportedly revealed a birdshot wound to his head.…
Health Ministry: One killed in Gharbiya protests
Egypt
February 16, 2013
Health Ministry: One killed in Gharbiya protests
An unidentified man was killed and 28 others were injured during clashes Friday in the cities of Mahalla and Santa in…
Tuesday’s papers: Alarms ring on second anniversary of Mubarak’s rule
Egypt
February 12, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Alarms ring on second anniversary of Mubarak’s rule
As a wave of violence significantly escalated through Egypt’s governorates on Monday, Tuesday’s papers indicate that many Egyptians continue to…
Armed men storm metro station and protesters block 6th October Bridge
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Armed men storm metro station and protesters block 6th October Bridge
Dozens of protesters blocked the 6th October Bridge in both directions Monday afternoon, causing traffic jams, state-run news agency MENA…
Revolutionary coalition plans memorial for protest victims
Egypt
February 7, 2013
Revolutionary coalition plans memorial for protest victims
The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces called for a protest Thursday as a memorial for Mohamed Hussein al-Qorany, who was killed Friday…
Caught between opposing forces, military is reluctant to step back into politics
Egypt
February 7, 2013
Caught between opposing forces, military is reluctant to step back into politics
After emerging from a tumultuous 18-month period of military rule following President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, the public has kept an…
Brothers and soldiers: A weakened security apparatus is implicated in political play
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Brothers and soldiers: A weakened security apparatus is implicated in political play
An Egyptian is lying naked on the ground while policemen are kicking him. Another is lying dead in a hospital…
Prosecutor releases child with cancer following 11-day detention
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Prosecutor releases child with cancer following 11-day detention
Alexandria prosecutors ordered the release of Mahmoud Adel, a minor with cancer detained during recent protests, Al Jazeera reported Wednesday.…
Military denies reports of president ordering live fire against protesters
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Military denies reports of president ordering live fire against protesters
Military Spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali denied news reported by the World Tribune website alleging that the Army defied orders from…