Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
April 19, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
The prosecution of former President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons and key figures of his regime continue to dominate the…
Supporters of Syrian protests plan Cairo conference
April 19, 2011
Supporters of Syrian protests plan Cairo conference
Paris -- Representatives from committees and coalitions in different countries that support Syrian protesters plan to hold their first conference…
Map shows Cairo saw highest harassment rate during revolution
April 19, 2011
Map shows Cairo saw highest harassment rate during revolution
Statistics gathered by an organization dedicated to decreasing sexual harassment in Egypt showed an increase in harassment during the revolution.…
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
April 19, 2011
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
Orthodox churches in Egypt are preparing to hold Holy Week prayers amid heavy security imposed by Coptic scouting groups and…
Brotherhood: Copts, women among party founders
April 19, 2011
Brotherhood: Copts, women among party founders
Muslim Brotherhood leaders have said that a number of Copts and women submitted proxy documents as the group works to…
Mubarak brothers accused of exploiting influence for gain
April 18, 2011
Mubarak brothers accused of exploiting influence for gain
Investigations into Gamal and Alaa Mubarak, the sons of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, suggest that they exploited their official positions…
Former NDP spokesman: The party had LE27 million
April 18, 2011
Former NDP spokesman: The party had LE27 million
Nabil Bebawy, spokesman of the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), said the party had LE27 million funds.
Court releases 16 suspects in ‘Zeitoun’ terrorist cell case
April 18, 2011
Court releases 16 suspects in ‘Zeitoun’ terrorist cell case
The Supreme State Security Court on Monday ordered the release of 16 out of 25 people detained pending investigation in…
Jama’a Islamiya calls for vigil before US Embassy to release leader
April 18, 2011
Jama’a Islamiya calls for vigil before US Embassy to release leader
Jama’a Islamiya requested the United States to release its spiritual leader, Omar Abdel Rahman, who has been in a US…