Egypt
Battle of the Camel trial adjourned to 12 May
April 12, 2012
Battle of the Camel trial adjourned to 12 May
The trial of suspects accused of inciting the killing of peaceful protesters on 2 and 3 February last year during…
Tantawi: Armed forces do not back any presidential candidate
April 12, 2012
Tantawi: Armed forces do not back any presidential candidate
Egypt’s military ruler stressed Thursday that the armed forces “are not trying to achieve personal interests, are not biased toward…
Italian premiere aims to reassure investors with Egypt visit
April 12, 2012
Italian premiere aims to reassure investors with Egypt visit
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti wrapped up his first visit to Cairo this week and his second trip in the…
ٍSudanese minister: Resolution of conflicts with Juba in Egypt’s interest
April 12, 2012
ٍSudanese minister: Resolution of conflicts with Juba in Egypt’s interest
Sudanese Water Resources Minister Seif Eddin Hamad Abdallah called on Egypt to play a role in reducing the differences of…
Revolutionary movements refuse to participate in Friday protest
April 12, 2012
Revolutionary movements refuse to participate in Friday protest
Several youth and revolutionary groups have refused to participate in a demonstration called for by Islamist forces to protest the…
Political forces see assembly disbandment as Brotherhood opportunity
April 12, 2012
Political forces see assembly disbandment as Brotherhood opportunity
Following a court ruling this week suspending the Constituent Assembly, the Freedom and Justice Party contacted those who had pulled…
Man shot dead by Salloum border police
April 12, 2012
Man shot dead by Salloum border police
Border police shot dead an 18-year-old man at the Salloum crossing near Egypt’s border with Libya Thursday. Some residents said…
Shater: Abu Ismail ruling ‘a victory for Islamists’ credibility’
April 12, 2012
Shater: Abu Ismail ruling ‘a victory for Islamists’ credibility’
Presidential hopeful Khairat al-Shater described the ruling issued on Wednesday by the Cairo Administrative Court on a challenge to Hazem…
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
April 12, 2012
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
Blogger and activist Ahmed Douma has been detained by security forces multiple times and was released from his most recent…
Salafi presidential candidate claims moral victory
April 12, 2012
Salafi presidential candidate claims moral victory
Egypt's Salafi presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail claimed a moral victory on Wednesday when a court ruled that authorities…