Egypt
Parliament attempts to ban Mubarak remnants from election are ‘abuse of power,’ says rights group
April 15, 2012
Parliament attempts to ban Mubarak remnants from election are ‘abuse of power,’ says rights group
A recent parliamentary amendment to the political rights law excluding members of the Mubarak regime from running for office is…
Nour Party to decide on candidate Thursday, says party MP
April 15, 2012
Nour Party to decide on candidate Thursday, says party MP
The Nour Party will meet Thursday to choose the Islamist candidate it will endorse for president, said the head of…
Suleiman campaign halts activities after exclusion, Shater proceeds
April 15, 2012
Suleiman campaign halts activities after exclusion, Shater proceeds
Former spy chief Omar Suleiman has announced his presidential campaign would be put on hold following an official decision excluding…
Militants kill 2 Egyptian policemen in Sinai
April 15, 2012
Militants kill 2 Egyptian policemen in Sinai
ARISH — Islamist militants driving vehicles mounted with machine guns opened fire on a police checkpoint in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula,…
In Egypt, setbacks on expression persist through legal avenues
April 15, 2012
In Egypt, setbacks on expression persist through legal avenues
Blows to freedom of expression have been ongoing in the year that lapsed since the 25 January revolution, causing observers…
Officer, 379 civilians to stand trial over November Interior Ministry clashes
April 15, 2012
Officer, 379 civilians to stand trial over November Interior Ministry clashes
Investigators have referred one officer and 379 civilians to criminal court over their alleged involvement in the clashes that erupted…
Awa campaign coordinator found dead on Daqahlia road
April 15, 2012
Awa campaign coordinator found dead on Daqahlia road
A campaign coordinator for presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa was found dead on a Daqahlia Governorate road late Saturday. Magdy…
Court adjourns Sayed Bilal murder trial to May
April 15, 2012
Court adjourns Sayed Bilal murder trial to May
Alexandria Criminal Court has adjourned to 19 May the trial of five police officers accused of torturing a young Salafi…
Suez oil blaze under control, preliminary losses estimated at millions
April 15, 2012
Suez oil blaze under control, preliminary losses estimated at millions
A huge fire that erupted Saturday at an oil refinery in Suez has been controlled, said Lieutenant Captain Khaled Bahgat,…