Egypt
Court releases businessman accused of assaulting protesters
May 19, 2011
Court releases businessman accused of assaulting protesters
An Egyptian court on Thursday released businessman Ibrahim Kamel, who is accused of inciting attacks against protesters during the revolution…
Court orders Azmy detained another 30 days after authority appeals his release
May 19, 2011
Court orders Azmy detained another 30 days after authority appeals his release
Cairo Criminal Court overturned Thursday a Nasr City appellate court ruling releasing former Presidential Chief of Staff Zakariya Azmy from…
Amnesty International blasts Mubarak regime for ‘unprecedented’ violence
May 19, 2011
Amnesty International blasts Mubarak regime for ‘unprecedented’ violence
Amnesty International’s report on killings, detentions and torture during the 25 January revolution, released on Thursday, reveals the Mubarak regime’s…
Authority says it has integrated plan to recover smuggled funds
May 19, 2011
Authority says it has integrated plan to recover smuggled funds
Assem al-Gohary, head of the Illicit Gains Authority (IGA), a judiciary office affiliated with the Ministry of Justice and assigned…
Military council rejects reports that armed forces used live ammo
May 19, 2011
Military council rejects reports that armed forces used live ammo
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) accused some media outlets and internet websites of circulating false news…
New medical committee to re-examine Mubarak’s health condition
May 19, 2011
New medical committee to re-examine Mubarak’s health condition
Egypt’s Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Wednesday ordered the formation of a new medical committee to re-examine former President…
Egyptian foreign minister to meet with Israeli delegation
May 19, 2011
Egyptian foreign minister to meet with Israeli delegation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Araby will meet Thursday with an unofficial Israeli delegation visiting Cairo to promote an initiative intended…
Thursday’s papers: No pardon for Mubarak, ‘jerrycan revolution’ ignited, ‘gift loophole’ threatens justice
May 19, 2011
Thursday’s papers: No pardon for Mubarak, ‘jerrycan revolution’ ignited, ‘gift loophole’ threatens justice
Thursday’s state-run Al-Ahram arrives with a clear message from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces in its leading headline,…
With Nour Party, Salafis attempt to tap into party politics
May 18, 2011
With Nour Party, Salafis attempt to tap into party politics
After decades of staying out of politics, Alexandria-based Salafis have decided to form their own political party in hopes of…
Fighting continues over scarce diesel and butane
May 18, 2011
Fighting continues over scarce diesel and butane
Shortages in the supply of diesel fuel and butane gas cylinders led to fights among citizens in several cities on…