Egypt

Money and safety will determine voter turnout this year

Money and safety will determine voter turnout this year

This Sunday’s parliamentary elections will probably hold district-specific variances regarding voter turnout, with a probable overall dip, analysts say.  
Egypt courts cancel election in several districts

Egypt courts cancel election in several districts

Egyptian courts ordered the cancellation of Sunday's parliamentary election in 24 districts after orders to reinstate opposition and independent candidates…
Thuggery familiar blot on Egyptian elections

Thuggery familiar blot on Egyptian elections

Egyptians wondering whether to vote in Sunday's parliamentary election must factor in the risk of brawls involving thugs hired by…
Second Copt dies in Egypt’s church protest

Second Copt dies in Egypt’s church protest

A second man was killed following the al-Omraneyya
Egypt’s ruling party challenges Islamists

Egypt’s ruling party challenges Islamists

Egypt's ruling party has asked the public prosecutor to investigate candidates in next week's parliamentary election who are running as…
Judges excluded from HEC to lodge complaint with judicial authorities

Judges excluded from HEC to lodge complaint with judicial authorities

Egyptian judges excluded from the High Elections Commission (HEC) have begun collecting signatures for an official complaint that they intend…
Al-Azhar asks Coptic Church to denounce US religious discrimination claims

Al-Azhar asks Coptic Church to denounce US religious discrimination claims

Al-Azhar attempted to persuade Egypt's Coptic Church on Thursday to rebuff a US report claiming that Christians in Egypt were…
Activists call for ‘Day of Anger’ following Giza church clashes

Activists call for ‘Day of Anger’ following Giza church clashes

In the midst of sectarian turmoil and a turbulent run-up to Sunday’s parliamentary polls, Facebook activists added fuel to the…
Three Africans injured while trying to enter Egypt illegally

Three Africans injured while trying to enter Egypt illegally

Egyptian authorities have arrested 28 Eritrean and Ethiopian nationals who tried to sneak into Egypt across its southern border.
Experts: Al-Jazeera may revise Egypt coverage in light of improved Qatar ties

Experts: Al-Jazeera may revise Egypt coverage in light of improved Qatar ties

Media experts expect Qatar's Al-Jazeera television news channel to review its coverage of Egypt following President Hosni Mubarak’s visit to…
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