Egypt
Sunday’s papers: Economic crisis, Mubarak regime corruption and army’s right to vote
May 8, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Economic crisis, Mubarak regime corruption and army’s right to vote
Al-Ahram newspaper leads with the headline: “The Egyptian economy has lost LE70 billion since 25 January.” The paper cites a…
At least 5 killed in sectarian clashes in Imbaba
May 8, 2011
At least 5 killed in sectarian clashes in Imbaba
At least five people were killed in a sectarian clash in Egypt on Saturday over a Christian woman who…
Will Saudi Arabia lead Egypt’s counter-revolution?
May 8, 2011
Will Saudi Arabia lead Egypt’s counter-revolution?
With Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule finished and much of the Arab world in a state of revolt, the time…
Egypt’s law falls short of protecting whistleblowers
May 8, 2011
Egypt’s law falls short of protecting whistleblowers
Widespread corruption in government institutions was one of the triggers for the 25 January revolution that toppled former president Hosni…
Egypt’s prime minister to visit UAE next Sunday
May 7, 2011
Egypt’s prime minister to visit UAE next Sunday
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf will make an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next Sunday to refute reported…
Nephew of Sadat killer returns to Egypt from Iran
May 7, 2011
Nephew of Sadat killer returns to Egypt from Iran
Officials at Cairo's airport say the son of a wanted Islamist and nephew of the killer of President Anwar Sadat…
Egypt political forces meet to ‘protect revolution’
May 7, 2011
Egypt political forces meet to ‘protect revolution’
Hundreds of Egyptian political figures, scholars and activists gathered in Cairo on Saturday, in the biggest post-revolt meeting of political…
Sudan expresses reservations over Fiqqi nomination for Arab League chief
May 7, 2011
Sudan expresses reservations over Fiqqi nomination for Arab League chief
Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti expressed reservations over the nomination of Mostafa al-Fiqqi, a former leader in Egypt's former ruling…
Convict disguised as woman recaptured in Egypt
May 7, 2011
Convict disguised as woman recaptured in Egypt
An escaped Egyptian prisoner was recaptured as he fled a police ambush disguised as a woman in the Suez canal…
Activists launch popular “Let’s Write Our Constitution” initiative
May 7, 2011
Activists launch popular “Let’s Write Our Constitution” initiative
Activists, jurists and law professors launched an initiative called "Let's Write Our Constitution", which aims to enable a broader segment…