Egypt
Fatah reiterates support for Palestinian PM to head unity government
July 7, 2011
Fatah reiterates support for Palestinian PM to head unity government
The Fatah movement on Thursday renewed support for nominating current Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to lead the new national…
Government is not meddling in judicial verdicts, says cabinet
July 7, 2011
Government is not meddling in judicial verdicts, says cabinet
The Egyptian government does not intervene in the work of the judiciary and opposes attempts to place pressure on judges,…
Egyptian police shoot Eritrean migrant near Israeli border
July 7, 2011
Egyptian police shoot Eritrean migrant near Israeli border
Egyptian police shot dead an Eritrean who was trying to cross the border into Israel late Wednesday. Security sources told…
Impotent oversight agencies stymie fight against corruption
July 7, 2011
Impotent oversight agencies stymie fight against corruption
While trials of former regime officials may seem like a positive step in the fight against corruption, Ashraf Ali al-Baroudy,…
Tahrir protest to underscore deep frustration with Egypt’s military
July 7, 2011
Tahrir protest to underscore deep frustration with Egypt’s military
“Take to the streets on July 8, the revolution is still on,” reads graffiti on Qasr al-Aini street a few…
Egypt asks EU to cancel ban on seed exports
July 7, 2011
Egypt asks EU to cancel ban on seed exports
Egypt has asked the European Commission's office in Cairo to work on cancelling a recent ban imposed on Egyptian seed…
Amr Moussa mulls presidential run as Wafd Party candidate
July 7, 2011
Amr Moussa mulls presidential run as Wafd Party candidate
After meeting with Wafd Party leaders, presidential hopeful Amr Moussa said Wednesday he is considering running as the party's candidate.
Thursday’s papers: Friday anticipation, first lady’s alleged escape and missing prison food
July 7, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Friday anticipation, first lady’s alleged escape and missing prison food
Thursday’s news is dominated by Friday’s plans for what many papers are referring to as the “second Tahrir revolution.” For…
Govt approves controversial law on parliamentary elections
July 7, 2011
Govt approves controversial law on parliamentary elections
Egypt's interim government approved a controversial bill organizing parliamentary candidacy on Wednesday. The government has made some amendments to the…
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
July 6, 2011
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
As Egypt struggles to lay the foundations of a genuine democracy, the debate over the future role of the military…