Egypt
FJP dominates Shura Council committee chairmanships
February 29, 2012
FJP dominates Shura Council committee chairmanships
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party won the chairmanship for nine of 13 Shura Council special committees Tuesday. The…
Update: Presidential election to begin on 23 May, results to be announced on 21 June
February 29, 2012
Update: Presidential election to begin on 23 May, results to be announced on 21 June
Egypt's first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak's ouster last year will be held on 23 and 24 May and final…
Court ruling on former housing minister 29 March
February 29, 2012
Court ruling on former housing minister 29 March
The Cairo Criminal Court will issue its verdict in the two cases against former Housing Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Suleiman on…
Military pressure behind withdrawal of judges from NGO foreign funding trial
February 29, 2012
Military pressure behind withdrawal of judges from NGO foreign funding trial
The withdrawal on Tuesday of the three judges that were assigned to the trial of 43 pro-democracy workers, including 16…
Military official: Mubarak is not a part of military
February 29, 2012
Military official: Mubarak is not a part of military
The head of Egypt's military judiciary, Adel al-Morsy, said Wednesday that ousted President Mubarak cannot be referred to a military…
Presidential hopeful says military council mismanaged transition period
February 29, 2012
Presidential hopeful says military council mismanaged transition period
Presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said the ruling military council prolonged the interim period and did not rule the country with…
Egyptian court workers enter second day of nationwide strike
February 29, 2012
Egyptian court workers enter second day of nationwide strike
Egyptian court and prosecution services workers went on strike nationwide for a second day Wednesday over what they call authorities’…
Unexpected would-be presidents emerge as official race approaches
February 29, 2012
Unexpected would-be presidents emerge as official race approaches
Hoping to shepherd Egypt through its democratic transition, more would-be presidential candidates are announcing their qualifications and unofficial campaigns. A…
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
February 29, 2012
Reconcilliation committee ends tribal dispute in Sohag
Sohag Governorate’s reconciliation committee, presided over by Abul Magd Ahmed, President of Qena Criminal Court, negotiated the return of hostages…
Incoming flights increase by 20% in February
February 29, 2012
Incoming flights increase by 20% in February
The number of incoming flights and passengers at local airports increased by 20 percent in February compared to January, Egyptian…