Egypt
Vigils in 35 countries condemn harassment of Egyptian women
February 12, 2013
Vigils in 35 countries condemn harassment of Egyptian women
Scores of people held a vigil in Talaat Harb Square in downtown Cairo Tuesday, denouncing what they called “sexual terrorism…
Morsy to chair Wednesday’s national dialogue session
February 12, 2013
Morsy to chair Wednesday’s national dialogue session
President Mohamed Morsy is set to chair Wednesday’s national dialogue and discuss an open agenda that addresses numerous issues, sources…
Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault
February 12, 2013
Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault
The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights condemned Tuesday comments made by the Shura Council and National Council for Human Rights…
Tuesday’s papers: Alarms ring on second anniversary of Mubarak’s rule
February 12, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Alarms ring on second anniversary of Mubarak’s rule
As a wave of violence significantly escalated through Egypt’s governorates on Monday, Tuesday’s papers indicate that many Egyptians continue to…
Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business
February 12, 2013
Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim denied rumors Tuesday that security forces had withdrawn from the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. Ibrahim…
Zomor: Opposition invited to Friday protests denouncing violence
February 12, 2013
Zomor: Opposition invited to Friday protests denouncing violence
Opposition forces are invited to attend an Islamist-led mass protest on Friday that would call for an end to political…
Low-ranking police officers stage sit-ins to call for satisfaction of their demands
February 12, 2013
Low-ranking police officers stage sit-ins to call for satisfaction of their demands
The General Union of Police Personnel and Conscripts announced that hundreds of low-ranking police personnel in 10 governorates are staging…
Minister: Fuel crisis result of smuggling, not poor supply
February 12, 2013
Minister: Fuel crisis result of smuggling, not poor supply
Egypt's fuel crisis is the result of illegal trade rather than a supply shortage, Petroleum Minister Osama Kamal has said,…
Police arrest four over train robbery
February 12, 2013
Police arrest four over train robbery
Police in Upper Egypt have arrested four men they suspect robbed passengers on a train in Qena Tuesday. Officials say…