Egypt
Security increased after threats against Shater’s office
February 16, 2013
Security increased after threats against Shater’s office
Prosecutors are investigating telephone calls where unknown people allegedly threaten to burn down the office of Muslim Brotherhood deputy leader…
Ain Sokhna strike partially ends, but work suspended until Monday
February 16, 2013
Ain Sokhna strike partially ends, but work suspended until Monday
The strike at Ain Sokhna Port has been partially resolved, according to Red Sea Ports Authority head Abdel Qader Gaballah,…
Court allows Al-Faraeen to broadcast, shuts down bellydancing channel
February 16, 2013
Court allows Al-Faraeen to broadcast, shuts down bellydancing channel
The Cairo Administrative Court ordered the government Saturday to allow the anti-Muslim Brotherhood channel Al-Faraeen to broadcast, while shutting down…
Presidential Spokesperson Yasser Ali to step down
February 16, 2013
Presidential Spokesperson Yasser Ali to step down
The president's office said Saturday that Presidential Spokesperson Yasser Ali will leave his post at the beginning of March…
Police launch campaign to rescue street children
February 16, 2013
Police launch campaign to rescue street children
Police have launched a wide campaign in Cairo to “end abuse of street children” by handing them over to their…
Health Ministry: One killed in Gharbiya protests
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…
Missing activist found bound, naked, tortured in desert
February 15, 2013
Missing activist found bound, naked, tortured in desert
Opposition activist Ibrahim Hanafy, who disappeared a few days ago during a protest outside the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace, was…
Solider accused of killing teenager in custody
February 15, 2013
Solider accused of killing teenager in custody
The soldier who fatally shot a 13-year-old street vendor during clashes in downtown Cairo earlier this month will be…
Children give testimonies on torture, sexual abuse in prison
February 15, 2013
Children give testimonies on torture, sexual abuse in prison
Several children and young men have reported that they were physically and sexually abused by police officers and Central Security…
Update: Beheira protesters block railways
February 15, 2013
Update: Beheira protesters block railways
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets across the country on Friday, protesting against the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood…