Egypt

Advisory Council secretary general resigns, says the council has no purpose

Advisory Council secretary general resigns, says the council has no purpose

Mohamed Nour Farahat, secretary general of the Advisory Council that was formed by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day

Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day

Egypt's first post-Mubarak parliament convened on Monday at 11 am. It was presided over by the oldest MP, Mahmoud Al-Saqqa…
Egyptians in Italy to hold vigils on 25 January anniversary

Egyptians in Italy to hold vigils on 25 January anniversary

On the first anniversary of the 25 January revolution, Egyptians living in Italy are planning to stage vigils in three…
Rights report: Security forces deliberately inflicted serious injuries

Rights report: Security forces deliberately inflicted serious injuries

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) on Tuesday accused Egyptian security forces of deliberately causing serious injuries among demonstrators…
Military head ends state of emergency, except in ‘thug-related cases’

Military head ends state of emergency, except in ‘thug-related cases’

Egypt has decided to lift the state of emergency except in certain cases, the head of Egypt's ruling military council…
MPs launch unprecedented criticism of Egypt’s rulers

MPs launch unprecedented criticism of Egypt’s rulers

Egypt’s Parliament on Tuesday launched fierce criticism against Egypt’s government when Islamists and secular MPs accused of not caring adequately…
Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind

Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind

In their earthly possessions lie the shadows of their souls, like avatars of their bodies that now rest in the…
ElBaradei urges abolition of repressive laws before constitution

ElBaradei urges abolition of repressive laws before constitution

Parliament should prioritize abolishing repressive legislation over creating a new constitution, said Mohamed ElBaradei, former presidential hopeful. On Twitter, he…
Egypt’s financial sector braced for revolution anniversary

Egypt’s financial sector braced for revolution anniversary

Egypt's financial sector is bracing for protests scheduled for 25 January to commemorate the first anniversary of the beginning of…
Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination

Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination

Most of the largest Egyptian political parties have committed to ambitious reform concerning human rights, but have given mixed signals…
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