Egypt
Court enables detained blogger to vote in elections
December 11, 2011
Court enables detained blogger to vote in elections
Egypt's administrative court delivered a verdict on Saturday that enables detained blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah to vote in the…
New Israeli ambassador to arrive on Monday
December 11, 2011
New Israeli ambassador to arrive on Monday
Israel's new ambassador to Egypt, Yaakov Amitai, will arrive in Cairo on Monday to succeed outgoing ambassador Yitzhak Levanon, who…
Sunday’s papers: A confusing military council and a homeless cabinet
December 11, 2011
Sunday’s papers: A confusing military council and a homeless cabinet
Amid the parliamentary elections hype, the ruling military council's statements about its role in the writing of the constitution continue…
Interior Minister denies responsibility for refugee killings in 2005
December 10, 2011
Interior Minister denies responsibility for refugee killings in 2005
The newly appointed Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Youssef has alleged that he was not responsible for killing over 26 Sudanese…
Rights groups demand witness protection for Mohamed Mahmoud officer
December 10, 2011
Rights groups demand witness protection for Mohamed Mahmoud officer
Human rights groups have revealed the identity of a central security officer who refused to fire at protesters in Mohamed…
Man dies from injuries incurred during Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
December 10, 2011
Man dies from injuries incurred during Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
A young man injured last month during clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud Street died Saturday morning. The clashes occurred between protesters and security…
Moussa rejects idea of replacing military rulers by civilian council
December 10, 2011
Moussa rejects idea of replacing military rulers by civilian council
Amr Moussa rejects the idea of replacing Egypt's de facto military rulers by a presidential council during the transition period,…
US Senator says America welcomes Egypt election results
December 10, 2011
US Senator says America welcomes Egypt election results
The US welcomes the results of Egypt’s parliamentary election, which was characterized by transparency and integrity, said John Kerry of…
Freedom and Justice Party: No clash with SCAF, no alliance with Salafis
December 10, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party: No clash with SCAF, no alliance with Salafis
A confrontation between the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Washington: We’ll judge Islamists by their behavior
December 10, 2011
Washington: We’ll judge Islamists by their behavior
The US State Department has said it expects the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces to stay committed to…