Egypt
Advisory Council secretary general resigns, says the council has no purpose
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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’
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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
January 24, 2012
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…