Egypt
Another prosecution body boycotts constitutional referendum
December 12, 2012
Another prosecution body boycotts constitutional referendum
The Administrative Prosecution Club announced that its counselors would only supervise the referendum on the draft constitution scheduled for 15…
Torture and detention at the hands of Brotherhood mob
December 12, 2012
Torture and detention at the hands of Brotherhood mob
On 5 December, violent clashes raged for hours between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsy, after the latter…
Al-Azhar: Participating in referendum is religious duty
December 12, 2012
Al-Azhar: Participating in referendum is religious duty
Al-Azhar on Wednesday urged Egyptians to participate in the referendum on the new constitution on 15 and 22 December, stressing…
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
December 12, 2012
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy
Mahalla — The “Independent Republic of Greater Mahalla” was declared by thousands of angry locals on 7 December, following…
Interior Ministry changes harassment strategy
December 12, 2012
Interior Ministry changes harassment strategy
The National Council for Women and the Interior Ministry will collaborate to face sexual harassment and assault by stationing security…
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
December 12, 2012
FM: High referendum turnout seen in Kuwait and Saudi
Expatriate voting in the constitutional referendum is proceeding normally, with the highest turnout in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the Foreign…
Al-Fagr photojournalist dies of head injury from palace clashes
December 12, 2012
Al-Fagr photojournalist dies of head injury from palace clashes
Al-Fagr newspaper photojournalist Al-Husseini Abu Deif died Wednesday of injuries suffered while he was covering the clashes outside the presidential…
Port Said violence verdict to be issued 26 January
December 12, 2012
Port Said violence verdict to be issued 26 January
The Port Said Criminal Court decided on Wednesday to schedule a session on 26 January to sentence 73 defendants accused…
National Salvation Front urges ‘no’ vote on constitution
December 12, 2012
National Salvation Front urges ‘no’ vote on constitution
The National Salvation Front is officially calling on the public to vote “no” in the constitution referendum scheduled for 15…