Egypt
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
December 13, 2012
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
The Carter Center said on Thursday it would not send observers during the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 and 22…
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
December 13, 2012
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
While most opposition forces are opting to vote “no” in the referendum on the constitution held on Saturday, boycott is…
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
December 13, 2012
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
Islamist forces have called for mass demonstrations on Friday in front of the Raba’a Al-Adawiya Mosque in Nasr City starting…
Churches encourage followers to vote in referendum
December 13, 2012
Churches encourage followers to vote in referendum
Egyptian churches declared on Thursday that they would participate in the constitutional referendum scheduled for Saturday. Church representatives had withdrawn…
Brotherhood member accuses UAE ambassador of assassination plot
December 13, 2012
Brotherhood member accuses UAE ambassador of assassination plot
Damanhour prosecutors have begun investigating allegations that the United Arab Emirates ambassador to Cairo as well as Dubai police chief…
Islamist leaders slam opposition, push for ‘yes’ vote on constitution
December 13, 2012
Islamist leaders slam opposition, push for ‘yes’ vote on constitution
Islamist leaders continued on Thursday to promote a yes vote for the constitution in the national referendum to be held…
Rights organizations: Ruling against Saber is sign of religious dictatorship
December 13, 2012
Rights organizations: Ruling against Saber is sign of religious dictatorship
Prominent human rights organizations described the ruling passed on Wednesday against activist and blogger Alber Saber as a message to…
Journalist’s funeral turns into protest against Brotherhood
December 13, 2012
Journalist’s funeral turns into protest against Brotherhood
Thousands of Sohag Governorate residents mourned photojournalist Al-Husseini Abu Deif Thursday during a funeral in his hometown. Abu Deif, was…
Armed Forces arrest powers confined to referendum, spokesperson says
December 13, 2012
Armed Forces arrest powers confined to referendum, spokesperson says
The arrest powers that the president granted this week to the military only apply at polling sites on the days…
The chilling Brothers
December 13, 2012
The chilling Brothers
Despite massive opposition to their rule, the Muslim Brothers are still confident the ballot box can reinstate their dominance and…