Egypt
As activist’s appeal is denied, civil society condemns military trials
November 3, 2011
As activist’s appeal is denied, civil society condemns military trials
On the same day the Military Court of Misdemeanors rejected activist blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah’s appeal to be released,…
Salafi party investigates incident of covered statue in Alexandria
November 3, 2011
Salafi party investigates incident of covered statue in Alexandria
The Salafi Al-Nour Party is investigating a recent incident whereby a prominent statue in Alexandria was covered during a recent…
Islamist government not in Egypt’s interests, says Brotherhood figure
November 3, 2011
Islamist government not in Egypt’s interests, says Brotherhood figure
Leading Muslim Brotherhood figure Medhat al-Haddad on Thursday called on Islamist presidential candidates to withdraw from the elections and choose…
Military council can’t impose itself on the people, says Brotherhood leader
November 3, 2011
Military council can’t impose itself on the people, says Brotherhood leader
At a Brotherhood rally in Alexandria on Wednesday, Sobhi Saleh, a leading figure from the group, warned the Supreme Council…
Lawyer confirms that Mubarak sons have $340 million in Switzerland
November 3, 2011
Lawyer confirms that Mubarak sons have $340 million in Switzerland
Farid al-Deeb, lawyer of former president Hosni Mubarak, has admitted that Mubarak’s sons, Alaa and Gamal, have assets worth US$340…
Deputy PM excludes chief editors from Supreme Press Council
November 3, 2011
Deputy PM excludes chief editors from Supreme Press Council
In a move reminiscent of the Mubarak regime, Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy, who recently proposed a controversial constitutional principles…
Deputy PM retracts, amends constitutional principles
November 3, 2011
Deputy PM retracts, amends constitutional principles
Deputy Prime Minister Ali al-Selmy has announced amendments to Articles 9 and 10 of the draft constitutional principles document that…
Airport officials question Austrian and German over rifles in luggage
November 3, 2011
Airport officials question Austrian and German over rifles in luggage
Egypt arrested a German and an Austrian citizen in possession of four sniper rifles as they brought them through Cairo…
Decision on whether to replace Mubarak judges postponed again
November 3, 2011
Decision on whether to replace Mubarak judges postponed again
An Egyptian court on Thursday postponed a decision on whether to replace the judges handling the trial of former President…
Egyptian church representatives visit Mufti and Grand Sheikh
November 3, 2011
Egyptian church representatives visit Mufti and Grand Sheikh
A delegation of representatives from the various Christian denominations in Egypt visited Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb and Grand Mufti…