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Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived

Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived

  When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes

The controversial trial of Alber Saber on charges of insulting religion resumed on Wednesday at the New Cairo Court. Saber,…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms

Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Judges strike back against media criticism

Judges strike back against media criticism

Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary

The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary

Just a few hours after judges heard about President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to dismiss the public prosecutor, they were able…
Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency

Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency

Draft articles proposed by the Constituent Assembly, the body drafting Egypt’s constitution, seek to guarantee that President Mohamed Morsy completes…
Saudi TV channel eyes both political and economic ends

Saudi TV channel eyes both political and economic ends

  A new Saudi-owned channel, MBC Egypt, is set to begin broadcasting in November, primarily focusing on entertainment specifically tailored…
Non-Islamists in Minya search for new ways to build support

Non-Islamists in Minya search for new ways to build support

  MINYA — Clustered around a long table in an office in the heart of Mallawy city on 4 October,…
Morsy’s presidency no protection from police for Islamist

Morsy’s presidency no protection from police for Islamist

If ultra-conservative Salafis thought that the ascendance of Brotherhood-affiliated President Mohammed Morsy to power would bring to an end their…
Independent unions declare new alliance

Independent unions declare new alliance

In a historic development, two independent workers’ groups and several political parties joined forces on Monday to establish the National…
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