Muslim Brotherhood
MB leader sentenced to life in prison for ‘harming economy’
Egypt
April 30, 2019
MB leader sentenced to life in prison for ‘harming economy’
On Tuesday, the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan Malik, and six others to life…
The Sudanese military: A pawn of the Saudis?
Middle East
April 23, 2019
The Sudanese military: A pawn of the Saudis?
Sudan’s delicate balance of power between the civilian population and the military has entered its third week. The country’s longtime…
Key events in Egypt since the 2011 pro-democracy uprising
Egypt
April 20, 2019
Key events in Egypt since the 2011 pro-democracy uprising
CAIRO (AP) — Here are key events in eight years of turmoil and transition in Egypt, leading up to a…
Five Arabs on Time 100 most influential characters list in 2019
Middle East
April 18, 2019
Five Arabs on Time 100 most influential characters list in 2019
The US’ Time magazine announced its list of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2019, including five Arab figures: Egyptian…
Libya’s battle for Tripoli — what you need to know
Middle East
April 18, 2019
Libya’s battle for Tripoli — what you need to know
The overthrow and killing of longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi in 2011 plunged Libya in a conflict between rival militias. What…
Court of Cassation upholds prison sentences against defendants in Nahda sit-in case
Egypt
March 21, 2019
Court of Cassation upholds prison sentences against defendants in Nahda sit-in case
On Thursday, the Court of Cassation rejected the appeal of the defendants in the case known in media as the…
Eleven Hassam members in court after attack on Alexandria Security chief
Egypt
March 20, 2019
Eleven Hassam members in court after attack on Alexandria Security chief
Egypt’s Prosecutor General Nabil Sadek on Wednesday referred 11 defendants to the State Security Criminal Court over charges of attempting…
Prosecution detains suspects believed to be involved in Muslim Brotherhood protest calls
Egypt
March 18, 2019
Prosecution detains suspects believed to be involved in Muslim Brotherhood protest calls
The Supreme State Security Prosecution has detained 10 new suspects for 15 days pending investigations into a recent call to…
Court to issue Hassan Malek verdict April 30
Egypt
March 12, 2019
Court to issue Hassan Malek verdict April 30
The Cairo Criminal Court set on Tuesday April 30 to issue a verdict against Muslim Brotherhood businessman Hassan Malek and…
Malaysia deports six Egyptians linked to Islamist militant groups
Egypt
March 10, 2019
Malaysia deports six Egyptians linked to Islamist militant groups
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia has deported six Egyptians and a Tunisian suspected of being linked to Islamist militant groups…