Egypt
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
June 14, 2011
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
Local councils are the only remaining elected bodies dominated by members of the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), which…
In post-Mubarak North Sinai, tribalism and state compete for control
June 14, 2011
In post-Mubarak North Sinai, tribalism and state compete for control
Rafah and Arish – In the first week of June, a group of Bedouin tribesmen living on the Palestinian side…
Wikileaks documents allege deep regional enmities and a surprising alliance
June 14, 2011
Wikileaks documents allege deep regional enmities and a surprising alliance
It is no secret that relations between Egypt and Qatar soured considerably over the past few years. However, a recently…
ElBaradei: Egypt still attracts foreign investment
June 14, 2011
ElBaradei: Egypt still attracts foreign investment
Presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei, in a meeting with Arab and foreign investors on Tuesday, said Egypt can still attract long-term…
Fatah and Hamas resume talks in Cairo
June 14, 2011
Fatah and Hamas resume talks in Cairo
Fatah and Hamas on Tuesday resumed talks at the headquarters of the Egyptian intelligence service in order to reach a…
Legal battle against Mubarak’s trade union federation begins
June 14, 2011
Legal battle against Mubarak’s trade union federation begins
A legal case was lodged with the Administrative Court on Tuesday calling for the dissolution of the state-controlled Egyptian Trade…
Opponents of Islamism are Satan’s followers, says Islamist leader
June 14, 2011
Opponents of Islamism are Satan’s followers, says Islamist leader
Mohamed Mokhtar al-Mady, the head of the Legislative Committee of the largest Salafi group in Egypt, said on Monday that…
‘Hezbollah case’ fugitive re-arrested after prison escape
June 14, 2011
‘Hezbollah case’ fugitive re-arrested after prison escape
The Daqahlia Security Department has re-arrested a man who escaped from Marg prison during the 25 January revolution, and who…
Political parties committee receives applications of two new liberal parties
June 14, 2011
Political parties committee receives applications of two new liberal parties
Two newly formed liberal parties, the Social Democratic Party and the Free Egyptians Party, presented their applications for establishment to…
Islamic thinker decides to run for president
June 14, 2011
Islamic thinker decides to run for president
Islamic thinker Mohamed Selim al-Awa has decided to run in the presidential elections in response to requests from his supporters,…