Egypt
After Tahrir violence, protesters rule out negotiations with regime
February 2, 2011
After Tahrir violence, protesters rule out negotiations with regime
Following violent attacks on protesters in Tahrir Square on Wednesday, activists who were already reluctant to accept the regime’s invitation…
Rights groups blame Egyptian officials for Tahrir violence
February 2, 2011
Rights groups blame Egyptian officials for Tahrir violence
Human rights advocacy group Amnesty International on Wednesday called on Egyptian authorities to protect the right to peaceful protests and…
Egypt’s official opposition parties agree to negotiate with the regime
February 2, 2011
Egypt’s official opposition parties agree to negotiate with the regime
Egypt’s official opposition parties said on Wednesday that they are ready to negotiate with the regime following Egyptian President Hosni…
Tahrir updates
February 2, 2011
Tahrir updates
11:40: Minister of Health says death toll reaches three and more than 700 injured.10:30: Egypt's vice-president Omar Suleiman said dialogue…
Opposition calls on Mubarak to cede power to new vice-president
February 2, 2011
Opposition calls on Mubarak to cede power to new vice-president
A group of independent writers and businessmen called on President Hosni Mubarak to delegate all authority to his deputy and…
Amid Tahrir violence, some protesters pledge restraint
February 2, 2011
Amid Tahrir violence, some protesters pledge restraint
The scene at downtown Cairo's Tahrir square changed dramatically Wednesday afternoon as formerly peaceful protests turned violent with pro-Mubarak demonstrators…
Ban Ki Moon says violence against peaceful demonstrators unacceptable
February 2, 2011
Ban Ki Moon says violence against peaceful demonstrators unacceptable
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon expressed his deep concern regarding the escalating clashes between protesters in Tahrir Square,…
Cash flow problems faced in Egypt
February 2, 2011
Cash flow problems faced in Egypt
Despairing shopkeepers have said the continued bank closures across Egypt are beginning to hit their businesses hard.In addition to the…
Pro-Mubarak demonstrations in Alex turn violent
February 2, 2011
Pro-Mubarak demonstrations in Alex turn violent
As violence rages in Cairo, thousands of pro-Mubarak protesters are also demonstrating in various areas of Alexandria, supporting his latest…
Egypt refuses Western pressures to begin power transfer
February 2, 2011
Egypt refuses Western pressures to begin power transfer
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday expressed its rejection of European and American calls for the Egyptian government to immediately…