Egypt
Army deploys in Sinai for first time
January 31, 2011
Army deploys in Sinai for first time
The Egyptian armed forces are being deployed in Sinai for the first time since the Camp David Accords were signed…
High spirits in Tahrir Square
January 31, 2011
High spirits in Tahrir Square
The mood at the protests in Tahrir Square today was festive. Still, charred vehicles, destroyed stores and littered rocks remained…
Despite protests, some business as usual in Cairo
January 31, 2011
Despite protests, some business as usual in Cairo
With no other way to feed their families, some Egyptians put down their Egyptian flags and anti-Mubarak signs on Monday,…
Army pledges no use of force during Tuesday’s protests
January 31, 2011
Army pledges no use of force during Tuesday’s protests
As the countdown to Tuesday’s rallies continues, the army promises no use of violence against citizens, according to state owned…
Mubarak appoints new cabinet
January 31, 2011
Mubarak appoints new cabinet
Mubarak’s new cabinet, which he announced today, was dismissed by the opposition as an “unsuccessful attempt” to save an “illegitimate”…
Egyptian railway service halted
January 31, 2011
Egyptian railway service halted
The Railway Authority announced today that it will stop all service throughout the country and refrained from explaining the reasons…
Christians and Muslims work to provide security in Alexandria
January 31, 2011
Christians and Muslims work to provide security in Alexandria
In the coastal city of Alexandria, popular efforts continued to confront thuggery and looting, with both Muslim and Christian religious…
Al Jazeera says 6 reporters arrested in Egypt
January 31, 2011
Al Jazeera says 6 reporters arrested in Egypt
Al Jazeera reports that six of its reporters have been arrested in Cairo.
New government appointments unconfirmed
January 31, 2011
New government appointments unconfirmed
General Mahmoud Wagdy has been appointed as the Ministry of Interior, according to unconfirmed media reports about Egypt's new government.…
Israel urges the world to tone down Mubarak criticism
January 31, 2011
Israel urges the world to tone down Mubarak criticism
Israel's Haaretz newspaper, citing senior Israeli officials, reported Monday that Israel is urging the world to tone down Mubarak criticism…