Egypt

In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say

In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say

Egypt's army will continue to be the guardian and ultimate arbiter of the state after moving to secure real power…
Update: Brotherhood leadership meets to discuss legal steps against Emirati official

Update: Brotherhood leadership meets to discuss legal steps against Emirati official

Muslim Brotherhood leaders met Friday evening to to discuss the legal steps they should take in response to disparaging comments…
Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?

Taking stock: What comes after the elections for activists?

Towards the end of the presidential elections, Egypt Independent met with a group of nine young activists to take stock…
Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear

Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear

President-elect Mohamed Morsy continues to dominate Egypt’s front pages with his every utterance and step, causing fevered speculation regarding each…
Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre

Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre

Political movements organized a sit-in Thursday outside the Myanmar Embassy in Cairo to denounce the massacre of Muslims in Burma.…
Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood

Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood

The Foreign Ministry has summoned Mohamed bin Nakhira, the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Egypt, to clarify statements made by…
Friday protest planned against military interference in politics

Friday protest planned against military interference in politics

Revolutionary youth coalitions and political parties have announced their participation in a demonstration in Tahrir Square on Friday to demand…
Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state

Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state

It is impossible to turn Egypt into a Muslim Brotherhood state, said President-elect Mohamed Morsy during his meeting with local…
Abbasseya detainees call on Morsy to pardon military prisoners

Abbasseya detainees call on Morsy to pardon military prisoners

In a statement issued on Wednesday evening to President-elect Mohamed Morsy, detainees arrested during the Abbasseya violence called on Egypt's…
Israeli commandos complete extensive training on Egypt border

Israeli commandos complete extensive training on Egypt border

The Israeli Walla news portal has said that the Ramon “limited war” commando unit serving on the Egyptian border has…
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