Egypt
Powerhouse and powerbrokers: A profile of Egypt’s military
February 16, 2011
Powerhouse and powerbrokers: A profile of Egypt’s military
As Egyptians look forward to an alternative political future, the country’s military is repositioning itself as an interim ruler preparing…
Weakened political parties face challenge of rebuilding
February 16, 2011
Weakened political parties face challenge of rebuilding
President Hosni Mubarak's resignation has brought new freedoms but also new challenges for opposition parties, who have long attributed their…
Army: Constitution will be amended, not replaced
February 16, 2011
Army: Constitution will be amended, not replaced
The panel commissioned to change Egypt's Constitution will only work on amending a number of articles rather than drafting a…
Jurist proposes parliamentary republic for Egypt
February 16, 2011
Jurist proposes parliamentary republic for Egypt
A constitutional expert called on Wednesday for turning Egypt into a parliamentary republic through the constitutional amendments currently being considered…
Muslim Brotherhood: We will not run in presidential race
February 16, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood: We will not run in presidential race
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest opposition group, has said it will not nominate any of its members to run in…
Egyptian Americans Alliance offers to send medical aid
February 16, 2011
Egyptian Americans Alliance offers to send medical aid
The US-based Alliance of Egyptian Americans (AEA) has expressed the readiness of its member physicians to collaborate with their Egyptian…
Foreign Ministry asked embassies for help freezing ex-officials’ assets
February 16, 2011
Foreign Ministry asked embassies for help freezing ex-officials’ assets
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent several requests to embassies abroad to freeze assets belonging to former officials,…
Mubarak insists on dying in Egypt
February 16, 2011
Mubarak insists on dying in Egypt
Sources close to former President Hosni Mubarak said he has declined four offers from Arab leaders to host him in…
Former Interior Minister: I’m innocent of killing protesters
February 16, 2011
Former Interior Minister: I’m innocent of killing protesters
Former Interior Minister Habib al-Adli said during investigations before the military prosecution that he was not responsible for a decision…