Egypt
Libyans push into Qadhafi’s hometown from east
October 18, 2011
Libyans push into Qadhafi’s hometown from east
SIRTE, Libya - About 1000 Libyan revolutionary troops have launched a major assault on Muammar Qadhafi's hometown, surging from the…
Tuesday’s papers: Confusion continues over ‘most flourishing era of looting’
October 18, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Confusion continues over ‘most flourishing era of looting’
Most of Tuesday’s newspapers lead with the revelation made yesterday by the head of the Illicit Gains Authority about the…
NGOs face smear campaign ahead of elections
October 17, 2011
NGOs face smear campaign ahead of elections
With elections approaching, NGOs say they are experiencing the same harassment and pressure that they did under former President Hosni…
Former top govt officials investigated for privatization schemes
October 17, 2011
Former top govt officials investigated for privatization schemes
The Justice Ministry on Monday ordered the investigation of former Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzoury and former Minister of Agriculture Youssef…
‘Scapegoat’ policeman sentenced again for killing protesters
October 17, 2011
‘Scapegoat’ policeman sentenced again for killing protesters
The Cairo Criminal Court on Monday sentenced fugitive policeman Mohamed Abdel Moneim, known as Mohamed al-Sunni, to ten years in…
Democratic Alliance and Brotherhood’s party sued in court
October 17, 2011
Democratic Alliance and Brotherhood’s party sued in court
Sami Hegazy, president of the Omma al-Gadid Party, filed two lawsuits against the Democratic Alliance and the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom…
Coptic activist submits application to form liberal political party
October 17, 2011
Coptic activist submits application to form liberal political party
Coptic activist Michael Mounir has submitted an application to the Party Affairs Committee to form the Hayat Party.
Swiss president optimistic about democracy in Egypt
October 17, 2011
Swiss president optimistic about democracy in Egypt
Swiss President Micheline Calmy-Rey said on Monday that she is optimistic about the future of democracy in Egypt. She made…
Top police official killed by officer during Fayoum jailbreak, says rights group
October 17, 2011
Top police official killed by officer during Fayoum jailbreak, says rights group
A fact-facting committee recently reported that a top police official was killed by a fellow officer during a jailbreak that…
Confrontation escalates between Brotherhood and Salafis
October 17, 2011
Confrontation escalates between Brotherhood and Salafis
Confrontations between Salafis and the Muslim Brotherhood have escalated following the division of Islamist groups between two major coalitions, namely…