Egypt

MP calls to oust attorney general are illegal, says senior judge

MP calls to oust attorney general are illegal, says senior judge

A senior Egyptian judge has criticized MPs who have requested the dismissal of the country’s attorney general, stressing that Parliament…
Egyptians cancel meetings with US lawmakers after aid warnings

Egyptians cancel meetings with US lawmakers after aid warnings

An Egyptian military delegation abruptly canceled its meetings with US lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from…
Moussa vision for Egypt could upset military

Moussa vision for Egypt could upset military

An Egypt run by Amr Moussa would be a civilian state with an army that enjoys respect but not "a…
Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid, says White House

Egyptian NGO crackdown could impact US aid, says White House

The White House said on Monday that an Egyptian crackdown on pro-democracy non-governmental groups that has enmeshed a number of…
Five MPs to protest violence against demonstrators

Five MPs to protest violence against demonstrators

Five MPs announced Monday evening that they plan to hold hunger strikes or sit-ins inside Parliament to pressure security forces…
Court endorses prison sentence for business tycoon over pop singer murder

Court endorses prison sentence for business tycoon over pop singer murder

The Court of Cassation, headed by Judge Ahmed Gamal Eddin, on Monday endorsed a previous ruling by the Cairo Criminal…
Virginity test case postponed again

Virginity test case postponed again

The case filed by Samira Ibrahim against a military doctor was postponed for the third time to next Monday. The…
Gallup Poll: The vast majority of Egyptians oppose US aid

Gallup Poll: The vast majority of Egyptians oppose US aid

A recently released Gallup Poll survey shows that about 7 in 10 Egyptians oppose US economic aid to Egypt, and…
Campaign started to boycott goods produced by Egyptian military

Campaign started to boycott goods produced by Egyptian military

Egyptian activists launched a campaign on Facebook calling for a boycott of all goods produced and distributed by the Egyptian…
New wall blocks off streets in downtown Cairo

New wall blocks off streets in downtown Cairo

The Interior Ministry on Sunday erected a concrete wall between Noubar Street and Mohamed Mahmoud Street, where clashes have been…
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