Egypt
Former NDP secretary general seeks to establish political party
August 24, 2011
Former NDP secretary general seeks to establish political party
Hossam Badrawy, former secretary general of the dissolved National Democratic Party (NDP), has filed an application to form a new…
Jama’a al-Islamiya warns US against killing imprisoned leader
August 24, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya warns US against killing imprisoned leader
“Hell will break loose for the US if Omar Abdel Rahman is killed in prison,” said Safwat Abdel Ghany, member…
Governor honors demonstrator who pulled down Israeli flag
August 24, 2011
Governor honors demonstrator who pulled down Israeli flag
The governor of Sharqiya on Tuesday honored Ahmed al-Shahat, the young man who pulled down the Israeli flag from the…
Islamist groups divided over demo demanding expulsion of Israeli ambassador
August 24, 2011
Islamist groups divided over demo demanding expulsion of Israeli ambassador
Two Islamist parties, the Islamist Nahda Party and Ryada Party, have announced their participation in Friday’s demonstration to demand the…
Egypt mulls response to Israel’s rejection of joint investigation
August 24, 2011
Egypt mulls response to Israel’s rejection of joint investigation
The Egyptian government is consulting with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on how to respond to Israel’s…
Cabinet, military council to meet over Israeli response to Sinai killings
August 24, 2011
Cabinet, military council to meet over Israeli response to Sinai killings
Egypt's cabinet and ruling military council planned to meet Wednesday to discuss Israel's slowness in investigating the killing of six…
Ayman Nour reverses ‘constitution first’ stance
August 24, 2011
Ayman Nour reverses ‘constitution first’ stance
Liberal presidential hopeful Ayman Nour reversed on Tuesday his support for writing the constitution ahead of elections. “I’ve announced before…
Quarry workers protest in Giza
August 24, 2011
Quarry workers protest in Giza
Hundreds of quarry workers staged a protest Wednesday on Haram Street, one of the busiest streets in Giza, causing traffic…
Egyptian Shia prepare for first political party
August 24, 2011
Egyptian Shia prepare for first political party
A new proposed political party will include some of Egypt's Shia community among its members, prominent Shia intellectual Rasem al-Nafis…
Civil society seeks to fight back against govt attacks
August 24, 2011
Civil society seeks to fight back against govt attacks
Thirty-six civil society groups released a statement on 24 August condemning the “smear campaign” being conducted against them by Egypt’s…