Egypt
Govt to announce list of officials targeted for removal
July 28, 2011
Govt to announce list of officials targeted for removal
The Egyptian government on Wednesday said it would announce a list of officials accused of corrupting the country's political and…
Thursday’s papers: Friday of speculation, satisfaction with military
July 28, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Friday of speculation, satisfaction with military
Thursday’s papers are full of ominous reports about the upcoming Friday protest in Tahrir. “The most dangerous million man march…
Governor appointments postponed to August, says minister
July 27, 2011
Governor appointments postponed to August, says minister
The appointment of new governors has been postponed until the first week of August in order to ensure that the…
Egyptian rights group rejects ‘women-only’ taxis
July 27, 2011
Egyptian rights group rejects ‘women-only’ taxis
The Egyptian Center for Women’s Rights on Wednesday rejected a project approved by Local Development Minister Mohamed Attiya to designate…
Egyptian ‘heretic’ vows to fight decision to strip him of state award
July 27, 2011
Egyptian ‘heretic’ vows to fight decision to strip him of state award
Egyptian intellectual Sayyid al-Qemny has announced that he intends to challenge the recommendation of the Board of State Commissioners that…
Military prosecution to hear complaints against army general
July 27, 2011
Military prosecution to hear complaints against army general
Complaints filed by the April 6 Youth Movement and Kefaya against Major General Hassan al-Roweiny, concerning the general’s recent media…
Citizens injured while receiving Ramadan gifts from military
July 27, 2011
Citizens injured while receiving Ramadan gifts from military
More than 35 citizens were injured in Mansoura Stadium as Egyptians amassed to receive the military's yearly distribution of Ramadan…
State Council recommends sacking policemen convicted in criminal cases
July 27, 2011
State Council recommends sacking policemen convicted in criminal cases
All police officers who have been given custodial sentences in crimes related to honesty and honor should be sacked from…
Court orders streets near US and UK embassies re-opened
July 27, 2011
Court orders streets near US and UK embassies re-opened
An administrative court annulled Wednesday former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly's order to close the streets surrounding the American and British…
Mubarak, ex-interior minister get death penalty in popular trial
July 27, 2011
Mubarak, ex-interior minister get death penalty in popular trial
In a popular trial held in Minya Governorate on Tuesday, both ex-president Hosni Mubarak and former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly…