Egypt
The battle for Maspero
January 4, 2012
The battle for Maspero
As 2011 comes to an end, Egypt’s state media continues to act as the ruling regime’s mouthpiece, despite calls for…
Low turnout on second day of final People’s Assembly voting phase
January 4, 2012
Low turnout on second day of final People’s Assembly voting phase
Voting resumed Wednesday for the second day in the third and final round of elections in Qalyubiya, Gharbiya, Daqahlia, North…
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
January 4, 2012
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
ARISH — Political party workers in North Sinai Governorate have reported various irregularities on the first day of the final…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s trial, elections and a mysterious disappearance
January 4, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s trial, elections and a mysterious disappearance
Wednesday's papers unanimously lead their coverage with headlines related to the trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, former Interior Minister…
Brotherhood to sue independent newspaper over article
January 4, 2012
Brotherhood to sue independent newspaper over article
The Muslim Brotherhood plans to sue an independent newspaper over an article that the group says insults its leader and…
Activists march against security violations, clash with Mubarak supporters
January 4, 2012
Activists march against security violations, clash with Mubarak supporters
Dozens of activists marched in Cairo on Tuesday to condemn violations made by security forces during clashes that erupted recently…
Advisory council recommends increase in appointed MPs
January 4, 2012
Advisory council recommends increase in appointed MPs
The advisory council to Egypt's military rulers on Tuesday recommended that the number of MPs appointed to Egypt's lower house,…
Egypt detains 4 activists for posters critical of military
January 4, 2012
Egypt detains 4 activists for posters critical of military
Egyptian police detained four activists on Tuesday for putting up posters critical of the ruling military council, a step a…