Egypt
ICRC to dispatch emergency medical assistance to violence-racked Libya
February 27, 2011
ICRC to dispatch emergency medical assistance to violence-racked Libya
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates in next-door Libya, a surgical team affiliated with the International Committee of the Red Cross…
Young Muslim Brothers plan 17 March ‘revolt’ against group leadership
February 27, 2011
Young Muslim Brothers plan 17 March ‘revolt’ against group leadership
A group of roughly 2000 young members of the Muslim Brotherhood say they are planning to stage a “revolt” against…
Sources reveal that anti-corruption officer resigned due to govt harassment
February 27, 2011
Sources reveal that anti-corruption officer resigned due to govt harassment
A source revealed that Moetassem Fathi, an officer at the Administrative Control Authority, a government anti-corruption body, was forced to…
Constitutional Amendments Committee: Elections with ID cards
February 27, 2011
Constitutional Amendments Committee: Elections with ID cards
Citizens will be allowed to cast their votes in elections with their ID cards only, said Tarek al-Bishry, head of…
Regulations to avoid conflicts of interest between state and ministers
February 27, 2011
Regulations to avoid conflicts of interest between state and ministers
In an attempt to combat corruption, Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq tasked Ziad Bahaa Eddin, head of the Financial Supervisory Authority,…
2000 demonstrate in Tahrir Square to topple Shafiq’s cabinet
February 27, 2011
2000 demonstrate in Tahrir Square to topple Shafiq’s cabinet
About 2000 protesters have staged demonstrations for the third consecutive day, requesting the departure of Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq’s cabinet.…
Qaliubiya Governor resigns after protests demanding his departure
February 27, 2011
Qaliubiya Governor resigns after protests demanding his departure
Qaliubiya Governor Adly Hussein on Sunday submitted his resignation to Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq due to “difficult circumstances posed…
Egypt authorities: 61,000 Egyptian nationals return from Libya
February 27, 2011
Egypt authorities: 61,000 Egyptian nationals return from Libya
A total of 61,710 Egyptian nationals had been evacuated from Libya as of Saturday evening, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced…
Independent committee to investigate police violence during 25 Jan uprising
February 27, 2011
Independent committee to investigate police violence during 25 Jan uprising
Nine legal professionals announced the formation of a “popular fact finding committee” on Sunday to investigate alleged violations committed by…
UN Cairo delegation: Egyptian democracy faces ‘many challenges’
February 27, 2011
UN Cairo delegation: Egyptian democracy faces ‘many challenges’
Egypt faces many challenges that will make the transition to democracy difficult, as "transition requires an understanding of the economic…