Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: The fate of the Constituent Assembly
October 23, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: The fate of the Constituent Assembly
The one story that dominates headlines is obvious. Tuesday, a court will rule on the legality of the Constituent…
ElBaradei, Sabbahi to announce constitution initiative
October 23, 2012
ElBaradei, Sabbahi to announce constitution initiative
Former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi and reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei will announce the formation of a political front to demand…
Expert: Time is tight to get consensus on constitution
October 22, 2012
Expert: Time is tight to get consensus on constitution
The time left for the completion of Egypt's constitution might not be enough to resolve disputes which threaten its legitimacy,…
Rights groups say anti-Islam film defendant being mistreated
October 22, 2012
Rights groups say anti-Islam film defendant being mistreated
Egyptian rights group said on Monday a Coptic Christian on trial for posting online a video that ignited protests around…
New secretary general of martyr’s council has no plan of action
October 22, 2012
New secretary general of martyr’s council has no plan of action
Khaled al-Badawy, the new secretary general of the National Council for Care of the Revolution Martyrs’ Families and Wounded, said…
With mass resignation campaign, doctors’ strike escalates
October 22, 2012
With mass resignation campaign, doctors’ strike escalates
Last week, protesting doctors launched a mass resignation campaign to escalate their ongoing strike. Mona Mina, a member of…
Republican Guard to secure Qatar emir’s visit to Gaza
October 22, 2012
Republican Guard to secure Qatar emir’s visit to Gaza
The Egyptian Republican Guard would be responsible for securing Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, his wife, and their accompanying…
Institut d’Egypte reopened following restoration
October 22, 2012
Institut d’Egypte reopened following restoration
Culture Minister Saber Arab opened the Institut d’Egypte on Monday following the completion of restoration work. The Institut d’Egypte burned…
Liberal parties condemn draft constitution
October 22, 2012
Liberal parties condemn draft constitution
Twenty-one political parties issued a joint statement on Monday demanding that President Mohamed Morsy suspend the Constituent Assembly until the State…
The new faces of the Emergency Law
October 22, 2012
The new faces of the Emergency Law
“Only in Egypt: you object to the Emergency Law, they change its name to the ‘protecting society from criminals’ law;…