Egypt
Tantawi approves law that would oust Shafiq from presidential race
April 24, 2012
Tantawi approves law that would oust Shafiq from presidential race
Egypt's de facto leader has ratified a law that prevents certain officials who served under former President Hosni Mubarak from…
Interpol rejects Egypt request to arrest NGO staffers, saying case is political
April 24, 2012
Interpol rejects Egypt request to arrest NGO staffers, saying case is political
Egypt's ruling military council has received another international setback after Interpol rejected its request to put a dozen American pro-democracy…
Egypt to shut Rafah crossing on Wednesday
April 24, 2012
Egypt to shut Rafah crossing on Wednesday
RAFAH — Egypt will close the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, a national holiday celebrating the…
Sudan says South’s backing of rebels risks stability
April 24, 2012
Sudan says South’s backing of rebels risks stability
South Sudan's continued support for rebels inside Sudan undermines the north's stability, despite international appeals for it to stop, Khartoum's…
Gas deal termination is a commercial decision, experts say
April 23, 2012
Gas deal termination is a commercial decision, experts say
Since the export of Egyptian natural gas to Israel began, it has fomented grassroots campaigning, been considered an indicator of…
No justice from military courts in British activist’s rape case
April 23, 2012
No justice from military courts in British activist’s rape case
The past year in Egypt has highlighted the difficulties civilians face in the military justice system. Around 15,000 civilians were…
Mass resignations from Nour Party due to ‘political failure’
April 23, 2012
Mass resignations from Nour Party due to ‘political failure’
A number of Nour Party members resigned from the party, protesting "the party's failure to manage political issues, and not…
Prisoners flee detention after attack on police department
April 23, 2012
Prisoners flee detention after attack on police department
Eleven prisoners fled and five others were injured after armed men attacked the Moqattam police department Monday evening, a security…
Presidential Elections Commission sets regulations for civil society election observers
April 23, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission sets regulations for civil society election observers
The Presidential Elections Commission on Monday set conditions for local civil society organizations observing the presidential election, banning observers from…
Luxor Airport freight workers block road to airport
April 23, 2012
Luxor Airport freight workers block road to airport
Shipping and freight workers at Luxor International Airport blocked the road leading to the airport in protest of the Egyptian…