Egypt
Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads
March 10, 2011
Egypt’s Copts: At a political crossroads
As the 25 January revolution continues sending shockwaves across Egypt and signals what could be a thorough remaking of the…
Unity calls fight to salvage peace in wake of sectarian clashes
March 10, 2011
Unity calls fight to salvage peace in wake of sectarian clashes
Around five thousand mourners flocked to St. Samaan Monastery in the Christian-dominated Garbage Collectors neighborhood on Thursday to mourn eight…
Military court issues 28 sentences for different crimes
March 10, 2011
Military court issues 28 sentences for different crimes
Military courts in recent days have sentenced 28 people to prison for periods ranging from three and seven years. The…
Wafd Party to field candidate in upcoming presidential elections
March 10, 2011
Wafd Party to field candidate in upcoming presidential elections
The liberal Wafd Party will announce its candidate for the next presidential elections in two weeks, said the party's president…
Brotherhood leader urges Islamic political unity, denounces extremism
March 10, 2011
Brotherhood leader urges Islamic political unity, denounces extremism
At a symposium held on Wednesday concerning the future of Egyptian political parties after the revolution, Muslim Brotherhood leader Abul…
Copts to form a Muslim-led secular party
March 10, 2011
Copts to form a Muslim-led secular party
The founding committee of the first Coptic secular party in Egypt, dubbed The Free National Coalition Party and presided over…
Prosecution studies request to reopen investigation into sunken ferry
March 10, 2011
Prosecution studies request to reopen investigation into sunken ferry
The Red Sea Prosecution on Thursday heard the testimony of Mohamed Hashem, lawyer of the families of the victims of…
Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques
March 10, 2011
Ministry calls for speeches on national unity in all mosques
In an attempt to curtail sectarian violence, the Ministry of Religious Endowments decided to unify Friday’s prayer speech to talk…
Former ruling NDP’s political bureau submits its resignation
March 10, 2011
Former ruling NDP’s political bureau submits its resignation
The political bureau of the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) submitted its resignation to secretary general Mohamed Ragab on…
Armed Forces form committee to analyze opposition to amendments
March 10, 2011
Armed Forces form committee to analyze opposition to amendments
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Thursday formed a new committee to monitor opposition voices toward recently drafted…