Egypt
Violence erupts as pro-Mubarak forces pour into Tahrir
February 2, 2011
Violence erupts as pro-Mubarak forces pour into Tahrir
Pro and anti-Mubarak forces have been clashing in Tahrir square Wednesday as the pro-Mubarak protesters chanted “we will liberate Tahrir…
Al-Masry Al-Youm evacuates HQ after attacks on press reported
February 2, 2011
Al-Masry Al-Youm evacuates HQ after attacks on press reported
Al-Masry Al-Youm Editorial team is currently evacuating its building in downtown Cairo after reports that the independent daily Al-Shourouk’s headquarter…
Foreigners in protest
February 2, 2011
Foreigners in protest
Even though the Egypt’s recent turmoil has made it an unlikely destination for tourists, some foreigners were keen to be…
UN: 300 killed in nationwide protests
February 2, 2011
UN: 300 killed in nationwide protests
As many as 300 people were killed in Egypt's nation-sweeping protests over the last nine days, UN High Commissioner for…
Armed forces urge youth to think of Egypt’s future
February 2, 2011
Armed forces urge youth to think of Egypt’s future
Egypt's armed forces today urged protesting youth to return to their homes in order to restore stability and security in…
Pro-Mubarak protesters pledge to ‘liberate Tahrir Square with blood’
February 2, 2011
Pro-Mubarak protesters pledge to ‘liberate Tahrir Square with blood’
After a week marked by unity, kicking, shoving and verbal fights erupted in and around Tahrir Square Wednesday as pro-…
Parliament suspends sessions indefinitely
February 2, 2011
Parliament suspends sessions indefinitely
Parliamentary committees have decided to suspend their sessions indefinitely until rulings concerning the latest parliamentary elections have been reviewed.Fathi Sorour,…
Children of the protests
February 2, 2011
Children of the protests
“Welcome to the new Egypt,” says Hagar, seven years old. Hagar is one of the thousands of children joining in…
Curfew eased in Egyptian cities
February 2, 2011
Curfew eased in Egyptian cities
Egypt on Wednesday said it was easing a curfew slapped on three cities including Cairo since Friday amid raging protests…
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
February 2, 2011
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite
Despite growing sectarian tensions in recent years, the Egyptian people have adamantly expressed their unity since the start of mass…