Egypt
Islamists flood Tahrir ahead of Friday’s protest
July 29, 2011
Islamists flood Tahrir ahead of Friday’s protest
Thousands of Islamists flocked to Tahrir Square on Thursday night to take part in the protest being called the "Friday…
Sacking of TV host raises fears of self-censorship in private media
July 28, 2011
Sacking of TV host raises fears of self-censorship in private media
When Dream TV presenter Dina Abdel Rahman was summarily dismissed from her morning show “Sabah Dream” last Sunday, it raised…
Holding Mubarak’s trial in Cairo will be good for tourism, says minister
July 28, 2011
Holding Mubarak’s trial in Cairo will be good for tourism, says minister
Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhri Abdel Nour said on Thursday that holding the trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo…
Mubarak trial to be held in Heliopolis fair complex and broadcast on TV
July 28, 2011
Mubarak trial to be held in Heliopolis fair complex and broadcast on TV
Justice Minister Mohamed Abdel Aziz al-Guindi has announced that the trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons, former…
Egyptian churches: Copts are free to take part in protests
July 28, 2011
Egyptian churches: Copts are free to take part in protests
The Egyptian Orthodox, Anglican and Catholic churches said on Thursday that all Egyptian Christians are free to participate in demonstrations,…
Abouel Fotouh to run as an independent in presidential poll
July 28, 2011
Abouel Fotouh to run as an independent in presidential poll
Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh has announced that he intends to run independently in the presidential elections. “I would…
Trial of Suez demonstrators’ killers set for 14 September
July 28, 2011
Trial of Suez demonstrators’ killers set for 14 September
Suez district attorney Ahmed Mahmoud on Thursday set the trial date for businessman Ibrahim Farag and his son Adel Farag…
Judiciary on the verge of greater independence, as judges mull reforms
July 28, 2011
Judiciary on the verge of greater independence, as judges mull reforms
The head of the committee responsible for amending the law regulating Egypt’s judiciary has revealed in an exclusive interview with…
Libyan opposition to push for Qadhafi asset freeze
July 28, 2011
Libyan opposition to push for Qadhafi asset freeze
A delegation from Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) arrived in Cairo on Thursday, headed by Defense Minister Mansour al-Degheidy and…
Protesters convicted in military trials undergoing torture in prison, say activists
July 28, 2011
Protesters convicted in military trials undergoing torture in prison, say activists
A number of human rights organizations issued a statement on Thursday condemning the ongoing torture of detainees imprisoned at the…