Egypt
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…
Attorney general releases damning account of protest detentions
December 13, 2012
Attorney general releases damning account of protest detentions
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah on Thursday reversed a decision to transfer the East Cairo attorney general who was leading investigations…
Update: Constitution Party reports flaws in referendum voting abroad
December 13, 2012
Update: Constitution Party reports flaws in referendum voting abroad
The Constitution Party, led by political reformer Mohamed Elbaradei, released a statement Thursday condemning irregularities and violations during expatriate voting…
Manpower Ministry blacklists some Saudi and Libyan companies
December 13, 2012
Manpower Ministry blacklists some Saudi and Libyan companies
The Manpower and Immigration Ministry has ordered local companies to stop contracting with Libyan construction and maintenance company Wadaq as…
FJP website holds opposition responsible for journalist death
December 13, 2012
FJP website holds opposition responsible for journalist death
The official English-language website of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party Wednesday blamed the National Salvation Front opposition coalition…
War of narratives in Ettehadiya
December 13, 2012
War of narratives in Ettehadiya
In a mounting war of narratives between the Muslim Brotherhood and the opposition to President Mohamed Morsy, activists exposed incidents of…