Egypt
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
February 23, 2011
Former diplomat to form Free Egypt Party
Former Assistant Foreign Minister Abdallah al-Ashaal has announced the formation of a new political party--the Free Egypt Party. An official…
Wednesday’s papers: New ministers appointed and Maghrabi’s detention extended
February 23, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: New ministers appointed and Maghrabi’s detention extended
While the cabinet reshuffle dominated the main headlines of state-owned newspapers, independent papers continued to reveal the corruption of the…
Deputy PM: New cabinet includes ministers accused of corruption
February 22, 2011
Deputy PM: New cabinet includes ministers accused of corruption
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minster Yehia al-Gamal on Tuesday pointed to the presence of "certain ministers" in Egypt's new caretaker government…
Thousands in Tahrir demand Egypt’s government to fall
February 22, 2011
Thousands in Tahrir demand Egypt’s government to fall
Around 4000 Egyptians protested in Tahrir Square today pressing for the remaining demands of the revolution. The protesters said that…
National fact-finding committee: Police deliberately fired on demonstrators
February 22, 2011
National fact-finding committee: Police deliberately fired on demonstrators
A national fact-finding committee mandated with investigating police violence during Egypt's recent 18-day-long uprising
Egyptian Ministers Council announces members of new cabinet
February 22, 2011
Egyptian Ministers Council announces members of new cabinet
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Egypt's Council of Ministers on Tuesday officially announced its final selections for the following ministerial portfolios:
Former Egyptian president submits end-of-service financial statement
February 22, 2011
Former Egyptian president submits end-of-service financial statement
In a press statement on Tuesday, head of Egypt's Illicit Gains Authority Mohamed Assem al-Gohari said that former president Hosni…
Military source: Security chiefs to be removed, CS apparatus to remain
February 22, 2011
Military source: Security chiefs to be removed, CS apparatus to remain
An official source at the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces (SCAF) said on Tuesday that Egypt's Central Security…
Revolutionary youth group demands ousted president’s departure from Egypt
February 22, 2011
Revolutionary youth group demands ousted president’s departure from Egypt
The presence of deposed president Hosni Mubarak in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh is “suspicious” and represents the…
Arab League Cairo staff declares solidarity with Libyan protesters
February 22, 2011
Arab League Cairo staff declares solidarity with Libyan protesters
Dozens of Arab League employees of different nationalities staged a vigil at the league’s headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday to…