Egypt
Thursday’s papers: The Camel Battle anniversary and the Port Said massacre
February 2, 2012
Thursday’s papers: The Camel Battle anniversary and the Port Said massacre
On the 1st anniversary of the “Battle of the Camel,” Thursday’s newspapers carried reports of the bloody events that took…
Funerals for Port Said dead held across Egypt
February 2, 2012
Funerals for Port Said dead held across Egypt
Funerals were held on Thursday across Egypt for victims of the clashes that broke out in Port Said Stadium following…
Presidential hopefuls weigh in on Port Said clashes
February 2, 2012
Presidential hopefuls weigh in on Port Said clashes
Egyptian presidential hopefuls have been quick to condemn the violence in Port Said, with some blaming a political conspiracy that…
Parliament holds interior minister responsible for Port Said massacre
February 2, 2012
Parliament holds interior minister responsible for Port Said massacre
A majority of People’s Assembly members agreed on Thursday to officially hold Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim responsible for the deaths…
Three Ahly players retire after violence
February 2, 2012
Three Ahly players retire after violence
Egypt internationals and Ahly players Mohamed Aboutrika, Emad Moteab and Mohamed Barakat say they have retired from all football after…
Defense of former security chief continues during Mubarak trial
February 2, 2012
Defense of former security chief continues during Mubarak trial
The defense of Ahmed Ramzy, former head of the Central Security Forces who is accused of killing protesters during the…
EU urges swift investigation into Port Said violence
February 2, 2012
EU urges swift investigation into Port Said violence
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton on Thursday called for Egyptian authorities to launch…
Update: Clashes near Interior Ministry after marches against Port Said massacre, military rule
February 2, 2012
Update: Clashes near Interior Ministry after marches against Port Said massacre, military rule
Riot police fired tear gas at protesters Thursday evening as thousands of people swarmed streets surrounding the Ministry of Interior…
Nations Cup to hold minute’s silence after Egypt deaths
February 2, 2012
Nations Cup to hold minute’s silence after Egypt deaths
A minute's silence for the victims of Egypt's stadium disaster will be held at this weekend's African Nations Cup quarter-finals,…
At Cairo morgue, families of Port Said Stadium victims blame authorities
February 2, 2012
At Cairo morgue, families of Port Said Stadium victims blame authorities
The bodies of 51 of the 71 people killed at Port Said stadium on Wednesday are now inside the Zeinhom…