Egypt
Rights organization sues minister over university student elections
March 25, 2012
Rights organization sues minister over university student elections
A rights organization has filed a lawsuit against Higher Education Minister Hussein Khaled, challenging his decision to invite nominations for university…
Update: Govt officials agree to impose harsher penalties on illegal fuel sales
March 25, 2012
Update: Govt officials agree to impose harsher penalties on illegal fuel sales
The government has agreed to impose harsher penalties for the illegal sale of petroleum products to combat ongoing fuel shortages…
Parliament names members of constitution-writing assembly
March 25, 2012
Parliament names members of constitution-writing assembly
People’s Assembly Speaker Saad al-Katatny on Sunday announced the names of the 100 members of the constituent assembly elected by…
Sunday’s papers: Egypt reacts to constituent assembly elections
March 25, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Egypt reacts to constituent assembly elections
Reactions to yesterday’s elections of the constituent assembly that will write the new constitution take up the lion’s share of…
In Egypt’s troubled judiciary, Gheriany stands as a savior
March 24, 2012
In Egypt’s troubled judiciary, Gheriany stands as a savior
Two issues have brought the name of Egypt’s top judge Hossam al-Gheriany to the forefront recently: a crisis surrounding the…
Brotherhood issues vehement criticism of cabinet, SCAF
March 24, 2012
Brotherhood issues vehement criticism of cabinet, SCAF
The Muslim Brotherhood attacked the Supreme Council of Armed Forces and the current cabinet for their management of the country…
Liberal parties withdraw from constituent assembly session
March 24, 2012
Liberal parties withdraw from constituent assembly session
Parliament members from the Free Egyptians Party, the Revolution Continues Coalition, and the Egyptian Social Democratic Party abandoned talks Saturday…
Protesters decry Parliament’s domination of constituent assembly
March 24, 2012
Protesters decry Parliament’s domination of constituent assembly
Dozens of demonstrators, including several high profile figures, protested Saturday against the composition of the 100-member constituent assembly, which will…