Egypt
Egypt court sentences former trade minister to jail
July 5, 2011
Egypt court sentences former trade minister to jail
An Egyptian court sentenced former Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid in absentia to five years in prison on Tuesday for…
Military didn’t ask martyrs’ families to drop accusations, says source
July 5, 2011
Military didn’t ask martyrs’ families to drop accusations, says source
Egypt's ruling military council has not asked families of protesters killed in the revolution to give up charges against officers…
Tuesday’s papers: Tension rises with security forces and pipeline bombing pleases Egyptians
July 5, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Tension rises with security forces and pipeline bombing pleases Egyptians
The 26 June clashes at Tahrir Square between security forces and families of protesters killed during the 25 January revolution…
UAE pledges US$3 billion in assistance to Egypt
July 5, 2011
UAE pledges US$3 billion in assistance to Egypt
Abu Dhabi - The United Arab Emirates has pledged US$3 billion in financial assistance to Egypt during a visit to…
Tensions in Manial district after police allegedly kill teenager
July 4, 2011
Tensions in Manial district after police allegedly kill teenager
Dozens of protesters surrounded the Manial police station in Old Cairo on Monday night to protest the alleged killing of…
Egypt in the dark about budget
July 4, 2011
Egypt in the dark about budget
Delays in revealing the details of the government’s budget have raised questions regarding the country’s economic policy and direction. On…
Rights group denounces excessive force against recent protests
July 4, 2011
Rights group denounces excessive force against recent protests
Central Security Forces (CSF) used live ammunition as well as illegal quantities of tear gas, rubber bullets and buckshot during…
Suez port workers step up strike over wage increases
July 4, 2011
Suez port workers step up strike over wage increases
Workers at the port of Suez have stepped up their protests demanding better wages, cutting off electricity to the neighboring…
Edko residents stage protests
July 4, 2011
Edko residents stage protests
Residents of the Edko district staged demonstrations protesting the building of a British Petroleum natural gas installation in the area.…
Muslim Brotherhood dismisses five members for joining Egyptian Current Party
July 4, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood dismisses five members for joining Egyptian Current Party
Five members of the Muslim Brotherhood group said on Monday that they have been dismissed from the group for joining…