Egypt
41 political prisoners released in honor of 23 July revolution
August 3, 2011
41 political prisoners released in honor of 23 July revolution
Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy on Tuesday announced the release of 41 political prisoners in celebration of the 23 July revolution…
ElBaradei appears to reverse ‘constitution first’ stance
August 3, 2011
ElBaradei appears to reverse ‘constitution first’ stance
In an apparent reversal of his previous stance, potential presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei said he is not against holding elections…
Egyptians rejoice, express shock online as Mubarak goes on trial
August 3, 2011
Egyptians rejoice, express shock online as Mubarak goes on trial
As ousted President Hosni Mubarak entered the courtroom on a stretcher to face charges in the deaths of revolution protesters,…
Wednesday’s papers: All eyes on Mubarak trial, Salafis deny Sinai attack
August 3, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: All eyes on Mubarak trial, Salafis deny Sinai attack
The long-awaited trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak dominates the headlines of both state-run and independent newspapers Wednesdsay. Though some…
Downtown screens broadcast Mubarak trial
August 3, 2011
Downtown screens broadcast Mubarak trial
The 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition has erected a large screen in front of the Attorney General's office at the…
Jama’a al-Islamiya objects to live broadcast of Mubarak trial
August 3, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya objects to live broadcast of Mubarak trial
Jama'a al-Islamiya has objected to the live broadcast of the trial of Egypt's ousted president, Hosni Mubarak.
Mubarak trial updates: Adjourned until 15 August
August 3, 2011
Mubarak trial updates: Adjourned until 15 August
1:55: Court is back in session and the judge orders the trial against Mubarak to resume on 15 August and…
High school specializing in science flooded with applications
August 2, 2011
High school specializing in science flooded with applications
Egypt's first high school specializing in science and mathematics has been flooded with applications from eager students. More than 800…
US expresses concern over violence toward peaceful protesters
August 2, 2011
US expresses concern over violence toward peaceful protesters
The US State Department has expressed concerns over using violence against peaceful demonstrations in Egypt. “The Egyptian people have the…
Violent assault on Tahrir Square sit-in shocks martyrs’ families
August 2, 2011
Violent assault on Tahrir Square sit-in shocks martyrs’ families
Mostafa Morsy knows how brutal Egypt’s security forces can be. His son, Mohamed, was killed on 28 January in Al-Marg…