Egypt
Destruction of shrines by Salafis triggers protests and condemnation
April 2, 2011
Destruction of shrines by Salafis triggers protests and condemnation
The destruction of some shrines by Salafi groups this week has sparked angry demonstrations in Alexandria, triggered warnings by Egypt's…
Egyptian prisoners in Israel ask Muslim Brotherhood for help
April 2, 2011
Egyptian prisoners in Israel ask Muslim Brotherhood for help
Egyptian political prisoners in Israel has urged the Muslim Brotherhood to help secure their release, according to Palestinian prisoners.
Habib al-Adly trial postponed until tomorrow
April 2, 2011
Habib al-Adly trial postponed until tomorrow
The Cairo Criminal Court decided to put off the trial of former interior minister Habib al-Adly until Sunday, in order to…
Sudanese protests force UNHCR to close Cairo office
April 2, 2011
Sudanese protests force UNHCR to close Cairo office
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has closed its head office in Egypt until further notice due to…
Bedouin tribes announce support for Amr Moussa in presidential race
April 2, 2011
Bedouin tribes announce support for Amr Moussa in presidential race
Bedouin tribes in Sinai on Friday declared support for Secretary General of the Arab League Amr Moussa in Egypt's upcoming…
Brotherhood rift deepens as two key leaders resign
April 2, 2011
Brotherhood rift deepens as two key leaders resign
Ibrahim al-Zaafarani, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council, and Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, one of the the Brotherhood's iconic…
Former Brotherhood Supreme Guide says Copt may head party
April 2, 2011
Former Brotherhood Supreme Guide says Copt may head party
The Muslim Brotherhood will allow a Copt to be president of its planned political party if the candidate is accepted…
Military court postpones trial of blogger accused of insulting the military
April 1, 2011
Military court postpones trial of blogger accused of insulting the military
An Egyptian military court postponed the trial of a blogger accused of spreading information that insults the military until next…
Friday demonstrators demand prosecution of Mubarak officials
April 1, 2011
Friday demonstrators demand prosecution of Mubarak officials
Thousands of Egyptians staged mass demonstrations in several cities on Friday, demanding the prosecution of former officials and the removal…
Syria releases Egyptian spy suspect
April 1, 2011
Syria releases Egyptian spy suspect
An Egyptian-American engineer and blogger detained last week in Syria on charges of spying for Israel was released on Friday,…