Egypt
Brotherhood warns of Algerian scenario if Islamists blocked
March 23, 2011
Brotherhood warns of Algerian scenario if Islamists blocked
The Muslim Brotherhood is not planning to seek power in Egypt's elections this year but says it will not limit…
Egypt adopts pragmatic stance over Libyan crisis
March 23, 2011
Egypt adopts pragmatic stance over Libyan crisis
The Egyptian government has been keeping quiet over the Libyan crisis, fearing that the one million Egyptians who work there…
Brotherhood begins choosing parliamentary election candidates
March 23, 2011
Brotherhood begins choosing parliamentary election candidates
The Muslim Brotherhood has held opinion polls in multiple governorates in preparation for choosing its candidates for the parliamentary elections…
Egypt warns Israel against military action in Gaza
March 23, 2011
Egypt warns Israel against military action in Gaza
Israel should not rush into carrying out any military operations in Gaza, Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Elaraby said in a…
Supreme Council: The 1971 Constitution will not prevail
March 23, 2011
Supreme Council: The 1971 Constitution will not prevail
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, at a meeting with the Coalition of Revolutionary Youth on Tuesday, said that…
Egypt govt to outlaw establishment of religion-based parties
March 23, 2011
Egypt govt to outlaw establishment of religion-based parties
The Egyptian government on Wednesday approved a proposed amendment to Law 40 of 1977, which regulates the foundation of political…
National Council for Human Rights releases Fact-finding Committee report
March 23, 2011
National Council for Human Rights releases Fact-finding Committee report
The National Council for Human Rights announced in a press conference on Wednesday that their Fact-finding Committee concluded that the…
New Egyptian law criminalizes protests
March 23, 2011
New Egyptian law criminalizes protests
The Egyptian Cabinet on Wednesday ordered a law criminalizing protests and strikes. Under the new law, anyone organizing or calling…
Amnesty slams Egypt for forced ‘virginity tests’
March 23, 2011
Amnesty slams Egypt for forced ‘virginity tests’
London -- Amnesty International on Wednesday condemned the 'shocking' treatment of women protesters in Egypt after serious allegations that the…
Gates in Egypt for talks on Libya conflict
March 23, 2011
Gates in Egypt for talks on Libya conflict
Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew into Cairo on Wednesday for talks on the Libyan conflict and to reaffirm US backing…