Egypt
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…
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
January 24, 2012
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
As attention turns to the anniversary of the 25 January revolution, questions arise about the nature of the Egyptian revolution…
Abouel Fotouh: Old regime still alive despite Mubarak’s ouster
January 24, 2012
Abouel Fotouh: Old regime still alive despite Mubarak’s ouster
Continued violations against individual freedoms and the absence of social justice prove the old regime still exists despite the ouster…