Egypt
US urges Egyptians to bridge divisions after constitutional vote
December 26, 2012
US urges Egyptians to bridge divisions after constitutional vote
The United States on Tuesday urged all sides in Egypt to increase political engagement after Egyptian officials announced that voters…
Dozens protest referendum results in Cairo
December 25, 2012
Dozens protest referendum results in Cairo
Dozens of Egyptians gathered late Tuesday on the October 6 Bridge near Abdel Moneim Riad Square, halting traffic and setting…
Prosecutor General to challenge Safwat al-Sherif’s release order
December 25, 2012
Prosecutor General to challenge Safwat al-Sherif’s release order
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah decided to appeal the release order issued by the Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday for Mubarak-era…
Egypt’s constitution passes with 63.8 percent approval rate
December 25, 2012
Egypt’s constitution passes with 63.8 percent approval rate
Egypt’s High Judicial Elections Commission announced the final results of the referendum on the new constitution, with the official “yes”…
State commissioners recommend reinstatement of Al-Ahram chair
December 25, 2012
State commissioners recommend reinstatement of Al-Ahram chair
The state commissioners, an advisory body within State Council, have recommended that the court invalidate the appointment of Mamdouh al-Wali…
Lawsuits against referendum referred to state commissioners
December 25, 2012
Lawsuits against referendum referred to state commissioners
The State Council’s Administrative Court on Tuesday referred lawsuits against the constitutional referendum to the state commissioners, a judicial advisory…
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
December 25, 2012
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Tuesday called on the authorities to investigate violations and irregularities during the…
Activists cut hair to protest new constitution
December 25, 2012
Activists cut hair to protest new constitution
Eight female activists on Tuesday cut some of their hair before reporters’ cameras in Tahrir Square to protest the divisive…
Medical team checks on Mubarak at Tora Prison
December 25, 2012
Medical team checks on Mubarak at Tora Prison
A medical panel tasked by Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah to check on the health of former President Hosni Mubarak arrived…
Traffic back to normal in Tahrir
December 25, 2012
Traffic back to normal in Tahrir
Traffic moved normally in Tahrir Square Tuesday for the first time since President Mohamed Morsy issued his 22 November constitutional…