Egypt
Human rights council to back lawsuits by virginity test plaintiffs
December 29, 2011
Human rights council to back lawsuits by virginity test plaintiffs
The woman's commission at Egypt's National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Thursday decided to join a lawsuits filed by…
Brotherhood close to achieving its ultimate goal, says Badie
December 29, 2011
Brotherhood close to achieving its ultimate goal, says Badie
The Muslim Brotherhood is close to achieving the “ultimate goal” set by the group's founder Hassan al-Banna in 1928, which…
SCAF supports shorter election timetable, says Advisory Council
December 29, 2011
SCAF supports shorter election timetable, says Advisory Council
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has agreed to a new condensed timetable that would make presidential…
A year in review: Challenges ahead of the Muslim Brotherhood
December 29, 2011
A year in review: Challenges ahead of the Muslim Brotherhood
In December 2010, Egypt Independent spoke to different political pundits to probe them for their 2011 predictions as part of…
Egyptian minister, Tunisian ambassador discuss economic crises
December 29, 2011
Egyptian minister, Tunisian ambassador discuss economic crises
Egyptian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Fayza Abouelnaga met in Cairo with the new Tunisian ambassador to Cairo, Mahmoud…
Thursday’s papers: Mubarak trial, election forecast and texts from 2011
December 29, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Mubarak trial, election forecast and texts from 2011
The trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, his sons and other former officials, are the subject of most of today’s…
Scientific institute renovations could cost up to LE7 million, Giza governor says
December 29, 2011
Scientific institute renovations could cost up to LE7 million, Giza governor says
The Egyptian Scientific Institute that caught on fire during unrest earlier this month can be restored, Giza Governor Ali Abdel…
Expats start voting in third phase of People’s Assembly elections
December 29, 2011
Expats start voting in third phase of People’s Assembly elections
Egyptian embassies are receiving ballots from expatriates voting in the third and final phase of People's Assembly elections, the Foreign…
Brotherhood member blasted during memorial for clash victim
December 29, 2011
Brotherhood member blasted during memorial for clash victim
Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Mahmoud Ghazlan was lambasted last Wednesday when delivering a speech during a celebration commemorating an Al-Azhar scholar who…
Brotherhood tries to curb continuous demonstrations
December 28, 2011
Brotherhood tries to curb continuous demonstrations
The Muslim Brotherhood is planning to curb continuous demonstrations and sit-ins by incorporating revolutionary youths into the political system, said…