Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: Imbaba violence arrests, Copts’ protests against sectarian attacks
May 10, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Imbaba violence arrests, Copts’ protests against sectarian attacks
The escalating tension between Muslims and Copts continues to dominate today’s headlines of both state-run and independent newspapers. Al-Gomhurriya writes…
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
May 10, 2011
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
Washington--The United States on Monday denounced deadly sectarian violence in Egypt, and called for restraint as it urged the authorities…
Egypt protest hero Wael Ghonim to write book
May 10, 2011
Egypt protest hero Wael Ghonim to write book
Washington—Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who became a hero of Egypt's anti-government uprising, has signed a deal with a US…
Military-Salafi relations in Egypt raise questions
May 10, 2011
Military-Salafi relations in Egypt raise questions
As sectarian violence blamed on hard-line Salafi Muslims continues to rise, many are voicing sharp criticism of the Supreme Council…
National unity march condemns Imbaba sectarian clashes
May 9, 2011
National unity march condemns Imbaba sectarian clashes
About 2000 citizens participated in a march through the streets of Imbaba on Monday in protest against the sectarian violence…
University professors demand sweeping changes
May 9, 2011
University professors demand sweeping changes
The Coalition of University Professors on Monday organized protests at universities in Cairo, Alexandria, Assiut and Mansoura, demanding the removal…
Saudi Arabia condemns church burnings in Egypt
May 9, 2011
Saudi Arabia condemns church burnings in Egypt
The government of Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned the sectarian violence that took place in Imbaba on Saturday evening. The…
Rights group blames security forces for Imbaba incident
May 9, 2011
Rights group blames security forces for Imbaba incident
Sources at the National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Monday said that the organization's report on sectarian clashes in…
Swiss delegation to advise on repatriating stolen assets
May 9, 2011
Swiss delegation to advise on repatriating stolen assets
The judicial committee tasked with repatriating money illegally transferred abroad by members of the former ruling regime will meet on…
Arab League head to be chosen by ballot on Sunday
May 9, 2011
Arab League head to be chosen by ballot on Sunday
Member states of the Arab League will choose a new secretary general by ballot during Sunday’s emergency meeting of foreign…