Egypt
New information minister: Free speech is the basis of state media
December 12, 2011
New information minister: Free speech is the basis of state media
The policy of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU) will be based on freedom of expression and will make…
Endowments minister: Not all art is ‘haram’
December 11, 2011
Endowments minister: Not all art is ‘haram’
Minister of Religious Endowments Mohamed Abdel Fadil al-Qoussy has said that creativity should not be restrained. “Not all types of…
Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down
December 11, 2011
Fugitives and outlaws arrested in security crack down
The police on Sunday launched a security campaign in the streets of Cairo and other governorates. The campaign resulted in…
For the first time, Salafi party allows poster of female candidate
December 11, 2011
For the first time, Salafi party allows poster of female candidate
The Nour Party has, for the first time, allowed a female candidate to appear in one of its elections posters.
Islamists bought votes for food, says Wasat Party politician
December 11, 2011
Islamists bought votes for food, says Wasat Party politician
A senior Islamist political figure has accused fellow Islamists of buying votes with food in the recent elections. “Some Islamist…
Brotherhood acts as if already in power, say political parties
December 11, 2011
Brotherhood acts as if already in power, say political parties
Leaders of political parties claimed this week that the military council has allied itself with the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and…
Court bans candidate with dual nationality from elections
December 11, 2011
Court bans candidate with dual nationality from elections
An Egyptian court on Sunday excluded businessman Rami Lakah from running in parliamentary elections due to his dual nationality. Egyptian…
Advisory council elects former information minister as president
December 11, 2011
Advisory council elects former information minister as president
The advisory council recently created by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) held its first meeting on Sunday…
Court postpones trial of police officer accused of shooting protesters
December 11, 2011
Court postpones trial of police officer accused of shooting protesters
Cairo Criminal Court on Sunday postponed the trial of a police officer accused of shooting anti-Mubarak protesters during the Egyptian…
Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears
December 11, 2011
Nour Party chairman tries to ease fears
A visit to the Maadi headquarters of the Salafi Nour Party instantly contradicts some stereotypes of the ultraconservative Islamic movement.…