Egypt
Judges strike back against media criticism
October 17, 2012
Judges strike back against media criticism
Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…
Police abuse continuing, say rights groups
October 17, 2012
Police abuse continuing, say rights groups
Representatives of 24 human rights organizations and political activists said that reforming the Interior Ministry is not one of…
Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans
October 17, 2012
Al-Gomhurriya editor suspended for reporting SCAF travel bans
Shura Council speaker Ahmed Fahmy, the head of the Supreme Press Council, decided on Wednesday to replace Al-Gomhurriya Chief Editor…
Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent
October 17, 2012
Defense in Port Said trial cite Camel Battle trial precedent
The Port Said Criminal Court continued listening to defendants in the Port Said massacre trial on Wednesday, in which 75…
Egypt’s new envoy to Israel says brings message of peace
October 17, 2012
Egypt’s new envoy to Israel says brings message of peace
Egypt's new ambassador to Israel took up his post on Wednesday, assuring the Jewish state of Cairo's continued commitment…
Egyptian detained for blasphemy in Saudi threatens suicide
October 17, 2012
Egyptian detained for blasphemy in Saudi threatens suicide
The Egyptian Consulate in Jeddah scrambled to meet with an unidentified Egyptian man who has been detained by Saudi authorities…
Coptic church holds mass to promote papal candidates
October 17, 2012
Coptic church holds mass to promote papal candidates
The Coptic Orthodox Church on Wednesday held the first mass to introduce the five Church figures being considered for the…
Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads
October 17, 2012
Security alert in Sinai, protesters block roads
The North Sinai Security Directorate on Wednesday intensified security around its headquarters, the court and all police stations with additional…
Okasha not guilty of defaming Khaled Saeed’s mother
October 17, 2012
Okasha not guilty of defaming Khaled Saeed’s mother
Prominent media figure Tawfiq Okasha won another legal battle Wednesday after he was acquitted of defamation charges against after he…
Update: Teacher faces discipline for cutting unveiled pupils’ hair
October 17, 2012
Update: Teacher faces discipline for cutting unveiled pupils’ hair
Disciplinary action has been taken primary school teacher in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Luxor after she cut the hair of…