Egypt
Human Rights Watch accuses some Syrian opposition forces of abuses
March 20, 2012
Human Rights Watch accuses some Syrian opposition forces of abuses
BEIRUT — Armed elements of the Syrian opposition have carried out serious abuses including the kidnapping and torture of security…
Unofficial Abouel Fotouh supporters lay foundation for official campaign
March 19, 2012
Unofficial Abouel Fotouh supporters lay foundation for official campaign
It is 7:30 pm in Hadeyek al-Qobba Square, named for the popular neighborhood in north Cairo where it is located.…
Brotherhood intensifies meetings to take final position on presidential election
March 19, 2012
Brotherhood intensifies meetings to take final position on presidential election
Sources at the Muslim Brotherhood told Al-Masry Al-Youm Monday that the group is holding daily meetings with the leaders of…
Government prepares to seize state land bought by former regime ‘men’
March 19, 2012
Government prepares to seize state land bought by former regime ‘men’
Government sources said Monday that Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri assigned the concerned ministers to provide a list of all state…
Workers, activists stage sit-ins outside govt buildings
March 19, 2012
Workers, activists stage sit-ins outside govt buildings
Hundreds of workers staged sit-ins outside Parliament and the headquarters of the health and education ministries in Cairo on Monday.…
Alexandria court adjourns trial for Salafi man’s murder
March 19, 2012
Alexandria court adjourns trial for Salafi man’s murder
Alexandria Criminal Court adjourned on Monday the case of the murder of Sayed Bilal until 14 April to hear the…
Salafi party refuses to withdraw confidence from the government
March 19, 2012
Salafi party refuses to withdraw confidence from the government
The Salafi-led Nour Party has decided not to withdraw confidence from the government of Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri, while the…
FJP not sufficiently briefed on IMF loan
March 19, 2012
FJP not sufficiently briefed on IMF loan
Mohamed Morsy, president of the Freedom and Justice Party, said on Monday he did not receive sufficient clarification from the government…
Egypt court acquits Zawahiri brother in new trial
March 19, 2012
Egypt court acquits Zawahiri brother in new trial
An Egyptian military court on Monday acquitted Mohammed al-Zawahiri, the brother of Al-Qaeda's leader Ayman, overturning a death sentence in…
Parliament prepares bill to restructure Interior Ministry
March 19, 2012
Parliament prepares bill to restructure Interior Ministry
The Defense and National Security Committee in Parliament said on Monday that it is finalizing a draft law to restructure…