Egypt
White House urges that elections be held on time
November 21, 2011
White House urges that elections be held on time
The White House says the eruption of violence in Egypt should not stand in the way of elections and the…
SCAF calls for fact-finding commission and discussion with political forces
November 21, 2011
SCAF calls for fact-finding commission and discussion with political forces
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued a statement Wednesday night urging calm. It called for discussions with…
Brotherhood vows not to participate in any more demonstrations
November 21, 2011
Brotherhood vows not to participate in any more demonstrations
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party issued a statement on Monday announcing that it will not participate "in any…
Presidential hopefuls demand instant transfer of power
November 21, 2011
Presidential hopefuls demand instant transfer of power
Egyptian presidential hopefuls on Monday warned that the current wave of violence in Egypt could jeopardize its future, and called…
Tahrir protesters grow in number as fighting continues
November 21, 2011
Tahrir protesters grow in number as fighting continues
Thousands of protesters flocked to Tahrir Square Monday night as fighting continued on Mohamed Mahmoud, where battle lines separated security…
Alexandria University students call for toppling military council
November 21, 2011
Alexandria University students call for toppling military council
About 3000 students of Alexandria University staged protests on Sunday, calling for the ouster of the military council and the…
Demonstrators write phone numbers on arms to facilitate identification
November 21, 2011
Demonstrators write phone numbers on arms to facilitate identification
Demonstrators in Tahrir Square came up with a creative idea, namely writing phone numbers on their arms for the authorities…
Police praise officer for shooting demonstrators in the eye
November 21, 2011
Police praise officer for shooting demonstrators in the eye
A YouTube video clip showed a security officer shooting demonstrators in Tahrir Square amid praises from his colleagues. The clip…
Tantawi would ‘personally’ secure elections, says committee president
November 21, 2011
Tantawi would ‘personally’ secure elections, says committee president
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, president of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forced, said he would “personally” secure the upcoming…
Attorney general releases 67 arrested in Tahrir Square clashes
November 21, 2011
Attorney general releases 67 arrested in Tahrir Square clashes
Egyptian Attorney General Abdel-Meguid Mahmoud on Monday released 67 defendants arrested in Tahrir Square clashes during the past two days.…