Egypt
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
January 8, 2012
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party has agreed with the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers to permit all types of tourism, except…
We won’t join a coalition with the Brotherhood, says Wafd Party
January 8, 2012
We won’t join a coalition with the Brotherhood, says Wafd Party
The liberal Wafd Party on Sunday dismissed reports that it would join a coalition with the Muslim Brotherhood in parliament.…
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
January 8, 2012
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
The April 6 Youth Movement has launched a campaign dubbed “Preserve the Egyptian Army,” which other youth movements and political…
Shafiq: Tantawi wanted to resign due to Nazif
January 8, 2012
Shafiq: Tantawi wanted to resign due to Nazif
Egypt’s de-facto leader Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi wanted to resign from his post as defense minister during former Prime Minister…
Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers
January 8, 2012
Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers
Lawyers representing the victims of the Maspero massacre in October last year say the military court is hampering their work…
Tourists prevented from visiting Abu Simbel
January 8, 2012
Tourists prevented from visiting Abu Simbel
Hundreds of villagers blocked the road to the famous Abu Simbel temples in Upper Egypt and prevented some 375 tourists…
Ganzouri orders removal of garbage from streets of Cairo and Giza
January 8, 2012
Ganzouri orders removal of garbage from streets of Cairo and Giza
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri on Sunday instructed the governors of Cairo, Giza and Qalyubiya to implement a new strategy for…
Minister calls on protesters to stop disrupting trains
January 8, 2012
Minister calls on protesters to stop disrupting trains
Transport Minister Galal Saeed on Sunday appealed to all protesters to put an end to disrupting public services, including transport…
Lawsuit demanding investigation of corrupt privatization deals
January 8, 2012
Lawsuit demanding investigation of corrupt privatization deals
Human rights activists on Sunday filed a lawsuit demanding that a judge be assigned to investigate corrupt privatization deals. Khalid…
Public figures strategize about building consensus around constitution
January 8, 2012
Public figures strategize about building consensus around constitution
Seeking a national accord on the country’s new constitution, a number of prominent figures held a preparatory meeting on Sunday…