Egypt
Security arrests Brotherhood leaders, names not given: official
August 14, 2013
Security arrests Brotherhood leaders, names not given: official
A number of leaders of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood were arrested on Wednesday, an official said, after security stormed pro-Morsy sit-ins…
Security forces open fire on pro-Morsy protesters
August 14, 2013
Security forces open fire on pro-Morsy protesters
The army opened fire on Wednesday on supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsy, who were trying to join a sit-in…
Sky News journalist killed during Rabaa sit-in dispersal
August 14, 2013
Sky News journalist killed during Rabaa sit-in dispersal
A British photojournalist for Sky News was killed while covering the breakup of the Rabaa al-Adaweya sit-in. A report by the…
Interior Ministry halts train trips coming from Upper Egypt and Delta
August 14, 2013
Interior Ministry halts train trips coming from Upper Egypt and Delta
Interior Ministry decided on Wednesday to halt Delta train trips. All passengers were ordered to get out of trains at…
At least a dozen dead and hundred injured as security disperses Pro-Morsy sit-ins
August 14, 2013
At least a dozen dead and hundred injured as security disperses Pro-Morsy sit-ins
Fifteen people were reportely killed and 100 injured as security forces started an operation to clear pro-Morsy protesters in Rabaa…
Pro-Morsy protesters shot near al-Nahda Sqaure
August 13, 2013
Pro-Morsy protesters shot near al-Nahda Sqaure
Seven pro-Morsy protesters were shot during a pro-Morsy rally on its way to al-Nahda square where one of two main…
Firm action against terror must be taken, US political consultant says
August 13, 2013
Firm action against terror must be taken, US political consultant says
Egypt Independent sits down with US political consultant Maurice Bonamigo.
31.5% decline in trade deficit in April
August 13, 2013
31.5% decline in trade deficit in April
The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has recorded a decline in the trade balance deficit for April.The…
Brotherhood willing to negotiate on conditions: spokesperson
August 13, 2013
Brotherhood willing to negotiate on conditions: spokesperson
Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Gehad al-Haddad has said that the Islamist group is willing to negotiate a way out of Egypt's…
Workers assaulted by army, claims party leader
August 13, 2013
Workers assaulted by army, claims party leader
The Strong Egypt Party, which is headed by former presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, has expressed solidarity with the…