Egypt
Egyptian blogger sentenced to prison for insulting military
April 11, 2011
Egyptian blogger sentenced to prison for insulting military
An Egyptian military court on Monday sentenced political activist Mikel Nabil to three years in prison for insulting the Armed…
Opposition groups demand speedy prosecution of Mubaraks
April 11, 2011
Opposition groups demand speedy prosecution of Mubaraks
Egyptian opposition groups on Monday threatened to escalate their protests if authorities delay prosecuting deposed president Hosni Mubarak and his…
IGA begins investigating Safwat al-Sherif on profiteering charges
April 11, 2011
IGA begins investigating Safwat al-Sherif on profiteering charges
Investigations into Shura Council Speaker Safwat al-Sherif commenced on Monday. He faces allegations of profiteering and abusing power during the…
Monday’s papers: Baba Mubarak speaks again
April 11, 2011
Monday’s papers: Baba Mubarak speaks again
Hosni Mubarak’s wealth is the main topic in most of Egypt’s papers on Monday. Al-Arabiya news channel broadcasted on Sunday…
Sources: Police responsible for apprehending Mubaraks
April 11, 2011
Sources: Police responsible for apprehending Mubaraks
Military sources on Sunday said that the Interior Ministry is responsible for apprehending toppled President Hosni Mubarak and his sons…
Muslim Brotherhood leader urges removal of remaining regime figures
April 11, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood leader urges removal of remaining regime figures
A Muslim Brotherhood leader on Saturday called for the departure of officials with ties to former President Hosni Mubarak's regime.…
Saudi Prince al-Waleed’s land ‘frozen’
April 10, 2011
Saudi Prince al-Waleed’s land ‘frozen’
Egypt's public prosecutors' office said on Sunday it had 'frozen' land in southern Egypt controlled by Saudi billionaire Prince al-Waleed…
Former housing minister jailed pending investigation
April 10, 2011
Former housing minister jailed pending investigation
Assistant Justice Minister for the Illicit Gains Authority Assem al-Gohary has ordered the detention of former Housing Minister Ibrahim Suleiman…
Political and legal figures speak out following Mubarak’s audio message
April 10, 2011
Political and legal figures speak out following Mubarak’s audio message
An audio message by ousted President Hosni Mubarak, which was broadcast on the Saudi-owned news channel Al-Arabiya on Sunday, prompted…