Egypt
Netanyahu: Israel to build wall on Egypt border to stop infiltrators, smugglers
November 16, 2010
Netanyahu: Israel to build wall on Egypt border to stop infiltrators, smugglers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that his country would begin construction of a fence along Egypt’s border…
Parliamentary electoral campaigning kicks off amid violence
November 16, 2010
Parliamentary electoral campaigning kicks off amid violence
The launch of parliamentary electoral campaigning this weekend was marked by violence, with rival candidates affiliated with the ruling National…
Rights groups call for stepped-up security to prevent harassment during Eid
November 16, 2010
Rights groups call for stepped-up security to prevent harassment during Eid
Local rights groups have called on police to ratchet up security
Kamal al-Shazli dies, NDP loses seat
November 16, 2010
Kamal al-Shazli dies, NDP loses seat
Kamal al-Shazli, the longest-standing Egyptian parliamentarian died this morning at the age of 76. Al-Sahzli has been visibly emaciated lately.
US urges Egypt to allow foreign election observers
November 16, 2010
US urges Egypt to allow foreign election observers
The United States on Monday said Egypt should allow peaceful political gatherings, open media coverage and international observers in the…
Former MP: NDP credibility not greater than 3%
November 15, 2010
Former MP: NDP credibility not greater than 3%
Former MP Ahmed Abu Zeid said the current political situation could lead to collapse unless it is corrected, adding that…
November Mediterranean summit postponed until further notice
November 15, 2010
November Mediterranean summit postponed until further notice
A Mediterranean Union summit planned to be held on 21 November in Barcelona has been postponed, according to a statement…
Body of Alexandrian in canal raises questions of police brutality
November 15, 2010
Body of Alexandrian in canal raises questions of police brutality
The body of a young man, Ahmed Mohamed Shaaban, was found in the Mahmoudiya canal in Alexandria on Saturday.
9 March movement to resume awareness campaign on campus security ban
November 15, 2010
9 March movement to resume awareness campaign on campus security ban
The 9 March group for the independence of Egyptian universities has decided to continue its campaign to spread awareness among…