Egypt
In midst of renewed clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud, remembering the violence of 2011
November 19, 2012
In midst of renewed clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud, remembering the violence of 2011
Like other Egyptians who were provoked by the pictures of the injured people during the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes in 2011…
After Assiut tragedy, activists call for mass Upper Egypt demo to dismiss Qandil
November 19, 2012
After Assiut tragedy, activists call for mass Upper Egypt demo to dismiss Qandil
Activists, revolutionary groups and some politicians have called for mass protests across Upper Egypt governorates to demand the dismissal of…
Once again, Qursaya residents fight for their land
November 19, 2012
Once again, Qursaya residents fight for their land
Located in the midst of a favorable spot in the Nile, the Qursaya Island was the spot chosen by hundreds…
Spain rejects Egypt’s request to extradite Salem children
November 19, 2012
Spain rejects Egypt’s request to extradite Salem children
A judicial official said Monday that Egyptian authorities are considering all legal procedures to compel the Spanish authorities to extradite…
Qursaya residents meet with military to discuss land dispute
November 19, 2012
Qursaya residents meet with military to discuss land dispute
Qursaya residents met with military officials to discuss Sunday’s clashes between the Armed Forces and local residents over a land…
Update: Confrontation between police, army under control, says military
November 19, 2012
Update: Confrontation between police, army under control, says military
The violent clashes between police and army officers that broke out Monday evening in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement have been…
SCC report: Constituent Assembly should not be dissolved
November 19, 2012
SCC report: Constituent Assembly should not be dissolved
The Supreme Constitutional Court’s Commissioners Authority issued a report on Monday recommending that the Constituent Assembly remain in place, but…
Insult laws: Elusive and longstanding
November 19, 2012
Insult laws: Elusive and longstanding
With human rights organizations reporting a spike in defamation charges, concerns are piling up over the effect of such charges…
Update: Police fire teargas, birdshots at Mohamed Mahmoud protesters
November 19, 2012
Update: Police fire teargas, birdshots at Mohamed Mahmoud protesters
Fighting broke out on Monday evening during a mass demonstration to commemorate last year's clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud Street, as…
Church leaders: Decision to withdraw from Constituent Assembly is final
November 19, 2012
Church leaders: Decision to withdraw from Constituent Assembly is final
The three Egyptian churches’ decision to withdraw from the Constituent Assembly is final, said church leaders on Monday. Bishop Morcos,…