Egypt
International travel agencies reject Brotherhood statements on tourism
August 25, 2011
International travel agencies reject Brotherhood statements on tourism
International travel agencies have rejected proposals from the Muslim Brotherhood regarding restrictions on the behaviour of tourists visiting Egypt, claiming…
Salafis and Sufis to take part in Friday demonstration outside Israeli Embassy
August 25, 2011
Salafis and Sufis to take part in Friday demonstration outside Israeli Embassy
The Salafi Front and 18 Sufi orders have announced their planned participation in Friday’s demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy to…
Former Egyptian ambassador to Israel: Peace treaty should be modified
August 25, 2011
Former Egyptian ambassador to Israel: Peace treaty should be modified
The recent clashes on the Egyptian-Israeli border have again provoked debate about modifying the peace agreement between the two neighbors…
Jama’a al-Islamiya to coordinate with Freedom and Justice Party in elections
August 25, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya to coordinate with Freedom and Justice Party in elections
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s Building and Development Party will be coordinating with the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party in the upcoming…
Report reveals continued bias in state-run media since January uprising
August 25, 2011
Report reveals continued bias in state-run media since January uprising
Egypt’s local press coverage of government activities has continued to be editorially partial in recent months, driven by the same…
Activists plan online protest to demand end to military trials for civilians
August 25, 2011
Activists plan online protest to demand end to military trials for civilians
A group of political activists on social networking site Facebook called on Thursday for an hour-long “electronic protest” against military…
Government plans to turn Suez Canal into an international logistics center
August 25, 2011
Government plans to turn Suez Canal into an international logistics center
A draft law will soon be issued authorizing a major project for the conversion of the Suez Canal into an…
Police and military arrest 35 on weapons charges in coordinated campaign
August 25, 2011
Police and military arrest 35 on weapons charges in coordinated campaign
The Egyptian armed forces, in cooperation with police units, have arrested 35 people on charges of possession of firearms and…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh criticizes slow international aid to Somalia
August 25, 2011
Al-Azhar grand sheikh criticizes slow international aid to Somalia
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Thursday criticized slow Arab and international efforts to send food and other aid to…
Egyptian churches reject call for massive anti-Israel protest
August 25, 2011
Egyptian churches reject call for massive anti-Israel protest
Egyptian churches announced on Thursday their rejection of a protest scheduled for next Friday to demand the expulsion of the…