Egypt

Govt accuses ‘interest groups’ of causing butane shortage

Govt accuses ‘interest groups’ of causing butane shortage

The government is fighting a battle against “interest groups” in order to supply citizens with butane gas, Egyptian Minister of…
A reporter’s look back: When things snapped

A reporter’s look back: When things snapped

Whatever snapped in the Egyptian people last year that released years of built up frustration did not snap on 25…
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…
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