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Update: SCAF says 35 assailants involved in border killings
Egypt
August 6, 2012
Update: SCAF says 35 assailants involved in border killings
Thirty-five assailants were involved in the attack late Sunday near the Israeli border that left 16 Egyptian security officers dead,…
A new chapter for military-civilian dynamics in the constitution?
Egypt
August 2, 2012
A new chapter for military-civilian dynamics in the constitution?
The president would be the supreme commander of the armed forces. The defense minister, to be recruited from the military…
Monday’s papers: Speculation over Cabinet nominees
Egypt
July 30, 2012
Monday’s papers: Speculation over Cabinet nominees
Anticipation and speculation over Cabinet nominations fill Egypt’s local newspapers as the announcement of the new ministers, scheduled for Thursday,…
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Egypt
July 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Today is 23 July, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution when a ragtag group of “Free Officers” overthrew the monarchy. Like…
Military hospitalizes two soldiers detained for joining 2011 protests
Egypt
July 15, 2012
Military hospitalizes two soldiers detained for joining 2011 protests
Two officers detained in April 2011 by the military for joining protests in Tahrir Square were released from prison and…
Morsy says he loves, appreciates police
Egypt
July 14, 2012
Morsy says he loves, appreciates police
Egyptian president Mohamed Morsy said Saturday that he “loves and appreciates” the police during the graduation ceremony for a new…
Morsy and Tantawi attend military graduation ceremonies
Egypt
July 9, 2012
Morsy and Tantawi attend military graduation ceremonies
President Mohamed Morsy and Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi attended the graduation ceremony for the 41st class of the Technical Institute…
In pictures: Armed forces distribute Ramadan bags in Daqahlia
Egypt
July 2, 2012
In pictures: Armed forces distribute Ramadan bags in Daqahlia
The armed forces on Saturday started distributing bags of food for the needy at Belqas Sporting Club in Daqahlia Governorate,…
In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say
Egypt
June 29, 2012
In ‘Islamist’ Egypt, generals still have final say
Egypt's army will continue to be the guardian and ultimate arbiter of the state after moving to secure real power…
France urges Egypt’s military rulers to hand power to government
Egypt
June 19, 2012
France urges Egypt’s military rulers to hand power to government
France on Tuesday voiced concern that Egypt's military appeared to be clinging to power after a pivotal presidential vote, and…