Egypt
Liberals, Islamists at odds over controversial protest law
March 28, 2013
Liberals, Islamists at odds over controversial protest law
A new law governing protests, approved in principle by the Shura Council Tuesday, has sparked anger among the opposition's political…
Egypt dissident says will face trial for protest
March 28, 2013
Egypt dissident says will face trial for protest
Prominent Egyptian dissident Alaa Abdel Fattahwill stand trial for allegedly participating in a May attack on a presidential candidate's headquarters,…
Youth groups plan Friday protest at High Court
March 28, 2013
Youth groups plan Friday protest at High Court
Several youth movements announced Tuesday that they would perform Friday prayers outside the prosecutor general’s office at the High Court…
Four arrested for attacking Tahrir sit-in
March 28, 2013
Four arrested for attacking Tahrir sit-in
Four people were arrested Thursday on charges of being among dozens of assailants that stormed Tahrir Square at dawn that…
Journalist Syndicate to boycott prosecutor general
March 27, 2013
Journalist Syndicate to boycott prosecutor general
The Journalist Syndicate Council has decided to boycott the prosecutor general’s office, refusing to file complaints or to appear before…
Army demolishes 250 tunnels between Egypt and Gaza
March 27, 2013
Army demolishes 250 tunnels between Egypt and Gaza
Army Forces have shut down all tunnels in Arish Governorate’s Sarsoriya region, an area where smugglers are known to transport…
Detained opposition figure refuses to pay LE50,000 bail
March 27, 2013
Detained opposition figure refuses to pay LE50,000 bail
The Supreme State Security Prosecution approved the release of former MP Hamdy al-Fakhrany on LE50,000 bail, pending an investigation over…