Egypt
Islamists surround Wafd Party, newspaper
December 15, 2012
Islamists surround Wafd Party, newspaper
Hundreds of Islamists gathered around the Wafd Party headquarters in Dokki on Saturday night, chanting loudly and using fireworks, Egypt…
Mubarak injured after fall
December 15, 2012
Mubarak injured after fall
A security source in the Prisons Authority said that former President Hosni Mubarak fell in the bathroom of his hospital…
In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes often mirror each other
December 15, 2012
In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes often mirror each other
After a week of tumultuous polarization, Egyptians headed to the ballot boxes in what would be their eighth election since…
Al-Shorouk: FJP member arrested en route to polling station with gun
December 15, 2012
Al-Shorouk: FJP member arrested en route to polling station with gun
A member of the Freedom and Justice Party was arrested while en route to Heliopolis for possession of an automatic…
Absent judges, attempts to direct voters among reported irregularities
December 15, 2012
Absent judges, attempts to direct voters among reported irregularities
Judge Mohamed Abdel Hady, head of the media committee at the Judge’s Club, said that as of 3 pm the…
Popular Current: FJP using ‘thuggery and terrorism’ against members
December 15, 2012
Popular Current: FJP using ‘thuggery and terrorism’ against members
The Popular Current has accused the Freedom and Justice Party of using "thuggery and terrorism," in the wake of attacks…
Update: Security forces release sheikh from Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque
December 15, 2012
Update: Security forces release sheikh from Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque
Security forces managed in the early hours on Saturday to release Sheikh Ahmad al-Mahalawy from Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque in Alexandria…
Update: Woman shot dead in Gharbiya following voting scuffles
December 15, 2012
Update: Woman shot dead in Gharbiya following voting scuffles
Voting has started on Saturday morning for the referendum on the constitution draft in 10 governorates. The voting is set to…
Alexandria sees changing landscape of Islamist groups
December 15, 2012
Alexandria sees changing landscape of Islamist groups
ALEXANDRIA — Many of the protest scenes that played out over the past weeks are emblematic of substantive changes in…
Hazemoun suspend Media Production City sit-in
December 14, 2012
Hazemoun suspend Media Production City sit-in
The Salafi sit-in at Media Production City has been suspended, the protest’s general coordinator Walid Haggag announced on Friday evening.…