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Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Opinion
January 12, 2012
Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Egypt is the first country since the Arab uprisings began in early 2011 to face the challenge of a transition…
Military plans celebrations for 25 January
Egypt
January 11, 2012
Military plans celebrations for 25 January
25 January has been set as a national day and the military will organize a huge celebration of the revolution,…
Al-Azhar calls for accelerating transfer of power
Egypt
January 11, 2012
Al-Azhar calls for accelerating transfer of power
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has called on Egypt’s military rulers to accelerate their handover of power to civilians. In…
Army dropping military trials for civilians, but not exceptional courts
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Army dropping military trials for civilians, but not exceptional courts
After about a year during which more than 12,000 Egyptians were tried in military courts and activists waged a relentless…
Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution
The books burned when the Institut d'Egypte caught fire during clashes in late December were much more important than a…
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
In the lead-up to the first year anniversary of the 25 January revolution, calls have intensified for a swift handover…
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
Egypt
January 9, 2012
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
There was a time when Islamist lawyer Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's toughest challenge was brokering business deals and marriages. Now…
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
Egypt
January 8, 2012
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
The April 6 Youth Movement has launched a campaign dubbed “Preserve the Egyptian Army,” which other youth movements and political…
Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers
Egypt
January 8, 2012
Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers
Lawyers representing the victims of the Maspero massacre in October last year say the military court is hampering their work…
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
Egypt
January 8, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
The Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) agree on the structure of a national…