Egypt
Tora prison: A notorious history of expansion and torture
April 18, 2011
Tora prison: A notorious history of expansion and torture
Coincidentally, as Tora prison marks its 83rd anniversary in May, toppled President Hosni Mubarak will celebrate his 83rd birthday. Not…
Former information minister questioned over wealth
April 18, 2011
Former information minister questioned over wealth
Egyptian authorities on Monday began interrogating former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi over charges of profiteering through abusing his position, a…
2 killed and others injured after car falls off bridge
April 18, 2011
2 killed and others injured after car falls off bridge
Two people were killed and two injured on Monday after a car fell off the 6th of October Bridge into…
Military council to issue amendments on some political laws, says source
April 18, 2011
Military council to issue amendments on some political laws, says source
The ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces will issue amendments on some laws, including one on political rights and another…
Egypt closes Ouga crossing for Jewish feast
April 18, 2011
Egypt closes Ouga crossing for Jewish feast
Egyptian authorities decided on Monday to close a commercial border crossing to Israel for two days due to Israel's Passover…
Activists decry Zahi Hawass’ use of artifacts to promote menswear line
April 18, 2011
Activists decry Zahi Hawass’ use of artifacts to promote menswear line
Egyptian activists and media professionals launched a signature-gathering campaign to sue former Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass for “endangering Egyptian artifacts.”…
Democracy is dangerous when people draft legislation, Salafi spokesperson says
April 18, 2011
Democracy is dangerous when people draft legislation, Salafi spokesperson says
A Salafi movement spokesperson on Monday said legislation drawn up by the people is the most dangerous element of democracy.…
Poll: 80% of Egyptians favor cancelling daylight saving time
April 18, 2011
Poll: 80% of Egyptians favor cancelling daylight saving time
An Egyptian government poll posted on its website showed 80 percent of participants want to cancel daylight saving time, which…
Monday’s papers: The health of imprisoned regime figures and Mubarak sons’ mystery visitor
April 18, 2011
Monday’s papers: The health of imprisoned regime figures and Mubarak sons’ mystery visitor
Egypt's newspapers on Monday focus on the state of former regime officials who have been imprisoned, including former president Hosni…
Egypt’s Arab League chief nominee: Mubarak hated me
April 18, 2011
Egypt’s Arab League chief nominee: Mubarak hated me
Mostafa al-Fiqqi, Egypt's official nominee for Arab League chief, defended himself on Saturday against accusations that he belongs to the…