Egypt
Rights center criticizes cabinet’s Treason Law amendments
August 10, 2011
Rights center criticizes cabinet’s Treason Law amendments
The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) on Tuesday criticized amendments introduced by the cabinet to Egypt's Treason Law.
Reconciliation agreement resolves Minya sectarian dispute
August 10, 2011
Reconciliation agreement resolves Minya sectarian dispute
A customary reconciliation gathering on Tuesday overseen by police and military authorities has reportedly resolved a sectarian dispute that erupted…
Coptic Church denies reports of Shenouda’s deteriorating health
August 10, 2011
Coptic Church denies reports of Shenouda’s deteriorating health
The Coptic Orthodox Church has denied rumors that its leader Pope Shenouda III is seriously ill. The Church said that…
ElBaradei’s supporters use street art to highlight presidential bid
August 10, 2011
ElBaradei’s supporters use street art to highlight presidential bid
Supporters of presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei in Alexandria have decided to use graffiti to support his candidacy. The group calls…
ElBaradei reaches out to disabled community
August 10, 2011
ElBaradei reaches out to disabled community
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei on Tuesday said he met with representatives of Egypt's disabled community in what was perceived as…
Brotherhood pressures martyr’s family to drop charges
August 10, 2011
Brotherhood pressures martyr’s family to drop charges
A number of Muslim Brotherhood leaders have asked the family of a protester fatally wounded during a peaceful march in…
Political movements postpone Friday protest
August 10, 2011
Political movements postpone Friday protest
A total of 28 political movements have postponed a protest planned for Friday to the following week to give themselves…
Pro-Mubarak group uses graffiti to rename metro stop
August 10, 2011
Pro-Mubarak group uses graffiti to rename metro stop
Supporters of toppled President Hosni Mubarak used graffiti to paint over the name of Martyrs metro stop and rename it…
Egypt’s FM embarks on European tour
August 10, 2011
Egypt’s FM embarks on European tour
Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr left Cairo on Wednesday for his first European visit since assuming the post. The…
Egypt FM: Syria heading to “point of no return”
August 10, 2011
Egypt FM: Syria heading to “point of no return”
Syria is heading to a "point of no return" and national reforms must be implemented to avoid foreign interference, Egypt's…