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Confusion and frustrations loom around Egypt’s new cabinet
Egypt

Confusion and frustrations loom around Egypt’s new cabinet

The delay of the swearing-in of 14 new ministers and two deputies have raised concerns about looming tensions around the…
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force
Egypt

Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force

Ending the state of emergency has long been a priority for pro-reform Egyptians and was one of the main demands…
Tahrir protesters reject ‘threatening’ SCAF statement
Egypt

Tahrir protesters reject ‘threatening’ SCAF statement

Protesters in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square who have been conducting an open-ended sit in since 8 July reacted angrily to…
Wednesday’s papers: Reactions to military official’s ‘hijack’ speech
Egypt

Wednesday’s papers: Reactions to military official’s ‘hijack’ speech

Most of Wednesday's papers report on reactions to the speech delivered by a military spokesman that was widely rejected by…
A dozen police officers protest against purging
Egypt

A dozen police officers protest against purging

About a dozen police officers protested in front of the Interior Ministry on Sunday rejecting interim Prime Minister Essam Sharaf’s…
Activist Loai Nagaty, arrested at 29 June clashes, released pending trial
Egypt

Activist Loai Nagaty, arrested at 29 June clashes, released pending trial

Loai Nagaty, a 21-year-old activist arrested by the military at a protest in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on 29 June, was…
Rights group denounces excessive force against recent protests
Egypt

Rights group denounces excessive force against recent protests

Central Security Forces (CSF) used live ammunition as well as illegal quantities of tear gas, rubber bullets and buckshot during…
5 workers first to be sentenced under military’s anti-protests law
Egypt

5 workers first to be sentenced under military’s anti-protests law

A military court on 29 June handed down suspended sentences of one year in prison to five workers, who had…
Protesters say vendors were paid to start Tahrir clashes
Egypt

Protesters say vendors were paid to start Tahrir clashes

About a dozen people were injured in clashes in Tahrir Square on Sunday evening between street vendors and the families…
Remembering the forgotten martyrs of Arab al-Maadi
Egypt

Remembering the forgotten martyrs of Arab al-Maadi

On the outskirts of Maadi neighborhood, where much of Cairo’s wealthy elite resides, lies a much poorer area called Arab…
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