Egypt
Islamist-secular rift threatens Egypt’s emerging democracy
June 2, 2011
Islamist-secular rift threatens Egypt’s emerging democracy
Friday’s protests represented a possible climax in the deepening rift between Egypt’s secularists and Islamists that has developed post-Mubarak. With…
Judicial expert calls for new constitution before elections
June 2, 2011
Judicial expert calls for new constitution before elections
A judicial expert has called upon Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to amend the interim constitution…
In North Sinai, smugglers face challenges after Mubarak
June 2, 2011
In North Sinai, smugglers face challenges after Mubarak
Arish - If Egypt's revolution put an end to a longstanding feud between police and the Bedouins of North Sinai,…
Clinton calls for due process in Mubarak trial
June 2, 2011
Clinton calls for due process in Mubarak trial
Washington--Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday the United States hoped Egypt would ensure due process when former President…
Egypt discovers 3 smuggling tunnels on Gaza border
June 2, 2011
Egypt discovers 3 smuggling tunnels on Gaza border
Egyptian authorities on Thursday discovered three new tunnels while patrolling the border between Egypt and Gaza. Security sources said the…
Egypt security thwarts arms, gold smuggling from Libya
June 2, 2011
Egypt security thwarts arms, gold smuggling from Libya
Egyptian security forces prevented an attempt to smuggle weapons and gold ingots through the Salloum border crossing between northwest Egypt…
Egyptian activists protest ‘virginity tests’ on female protesters
June 2, 2011
Egyptian activists protest ‘virginity tests’ on female protesters
Dozens protested Wednesday night against military police who had allegedly performed “virginity tests” on female protesters arrested in March.
2 doctors injured after patient’s relatives storm hospital ER
June 2, 2011
2 doctors injured after patient’s relatives storm hospital ER
Dozens of people stormed Suez Canal University Hospital emergency room on Wednesday, attacking surgeons and wounding two doctors. The incident…
Military prosecution questions suspects accused of assaulting police
June 2, 2011
Military prosecution questions suspects accused of assaulting police
Egypt's military prosecution on Thursday began investigating three people accused of attacking police in Cairo’s Shubra district. Public prosecutors launched…
Conference calls for ending parliament quotas
June 2, 2011
Conference calls for ending parliament quotas
Egypt's National Accord Conference has recommended the cancellation of a historic quota reserving 50 percent of parliament seats for peasants…