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ElBaradei investigated for attack on presidential palace
Egypt
February 14, 2013
ElBaradei investigated for attack on presidential palace
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah ordered an investigation Thursday into accusations that Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the Dostour Party, incited protesters…
Over 30 detainees released in Tanta after clashes
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Over 30 detainees released in Tanta after clashes
Tanta’s Public Prosecution released 32 people Thursday who were detained pending an investigation into clashes last Friday in the cities…
Mugamma reopens after four-day closure due to protests
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Mugamma reopens after four-day closure due to protests
The Mugamma reopened for business Thursday morning after a Tahrir Square sit-in prompted the government building to shut its doors…
13 still detained over Ettehadiya clashes
Egypt
February 13, 2013
13 still detained over Ettehadiya clashes
Thirteen suspects are being detained pending an ongoing investigation into clashes near the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace on 11 February. Eight…
Lawyer demands investigation into new police torture claims
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Lawyer demands investigation into new police torture claims
Assaad Heikal, a member of the Lawyers Syndicate’s Freedoms Committee, filed a report on Wednesday with the Cairo Public Prosecution…
Justice minister says draft protest bill protects peace
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Justice minister says draft protest bill protects peace
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky said the Cabinet approved a draft law Wednesday that “protected the right to demonstrate” and is…
Police officers continue protests across Egypt
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Police officers continue protests across Egypt
Police officers continued to protest across Egypt on Wednesday urging the removal of Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim and demanding…
Popular Current rejects state report on Gendy death
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Popular Current rejects state report on Gendy death
The Popular Current rejected the forensic report on the death of party activist Mohamed al-Gendy, describing it as "fake."
US concerned over Egypt’s “climate of impunity”
Egypt
February 12, 2013
US concerned over Egypt’s “climate of impunity”
The United States expressed concern Tuesday about growing political polarization in Egypt and the "climate of impunity" over abuses by…
ElBaradei says political gridlock blocking recovery
Egypt
February 12, 2013
ElBaradei says political gridlock blocking recovery
Dostour Chief Mohamed ElBaradei admitted that Egypt's political gridlock has made it nearly impossible for anyone, regardless of their political…