Egypt
Brotherhood denies reports of deadly ‘Group 95’ accused of killing protesters
January 4, 2013
Brotherhood denies reports of deadly ‘Group 95’ accused of killing protesters
The Muslim Brotherhood and its political arm, the Freedom and Justice Party, issued a statement denying the existence of the…
Cabinet races to finalize parliamentary elections law
January 4, 2013
Cabinet races to finalize parliamentary elections law
The Cabinet is racing time to pass the draft law on parliamentary elections. Hamdeen Sabbahi’s Popular Current Party said the…
Update: Armed Forces recruit took his own life, says security source
January 4, 2013
Update: Armed Forces recruit took his own life, says security source
An official security source said the recruit who was found dead at his Central Sinai base on Thursday evening had…
Islamic Jihad vows to fight the Jews if they return to Egypt
January 3, 2013
Islamic Jihad vows to fight the Jews if they return to Egypt
The Islamic Jihad movement has called on the Freedom and Justice Party’s Essam al-Erian to resign from his role as…
Nour Party: Recent resignations aren’t significant
January 3, 2013
Nour Party: Recent resignations aren’t significant
Only half a percent of Nour Party members have resigned, said Salafi Dawah Vice President Yasser Borhamy, and it has…
Fact-finding committee calls for amending military code on prosecuting army officers
January 3, 2013
Fact-finding committee calls for amending military code on prosecuting army officers
The Shura Council should amend the military code to allow investigations into army officers implicated in the killing of demonstrators…
Justice Minister outlines new articles for draft protest law
January 3, 2013
Justice Minister outlines new articles for draft protest law
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky announced on Thursday new articles that would be added to the draft law on the right…
National Salvation Front agrees to meet with president, on three conditions
January 3, 2013
National Salvation Front agrees to meet with president, on three conditions
The National Salvation Front (NSF) has set three conditions to engage in a national dialogue with President Mohamed Morsy and…
Lawyers accuse Brotherhood of taking billions from Obama
January 3, 2013
Lawyers accuse Brotherhood of taking billions from Obama
The Muslim Brotherhood has been accused of illegally receiving LE10 billion from the United States government. Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah…
Restrictive draft law on right to protest incites fear, anger
January 3, 2013
Restrictive draft law on right to protest incites fear, anger
A draft law in the works to regulate protests and strikes is raising eyebrows and causing concern over the future…