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Jama’a al-Islamiya protests for release of jailed leader
Egypt
June 30, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya protests for release of jailed leader
The family of the Jama'a al-Islamiya leader Omar Abdel Rahman, who is jailed in the United States, staged a protest…
Protesters outside US Embassy demand release of Islamist leader
Egypt
May 19, 2011
Protesters outside US Embassy demand release of Islamist leader
Dozens protested Thursday in front of the US Embassy in cairo, calling for the release of Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman,…
US denies reports on Egypt debt exemption
Egypt
May 9, 2011
US denies reports on Egypt debt exemption
The US Embassy in Cairo has denied any intention to cancel US$1 billion of Egypt’s debts to the US. A…
US urges fair investigation into Saturday’s sectarian clashes
Egypt
May 9, 2011
US urges fair investigation into Saturday’s sectarian clashes
The US Embassy in Cairo has urged Egypt to begin transparent investigations about sectarian clashes that erupted on Saturday between…
Copts call for foreign protection, governor to compensate Imbaba victims
Egypt
May 8, 2011
Copts call for foreign protection, governor to compensate Imbaba victims
Around 200 Copts staged an open-ended sit-in before the US embassy in Cairo, starting late on Saturday, to call for…
Jama’a Islamiya calls for vigil before US Embassy to release leader
Egypt
April 18, 2011
Jama’a Islamiya calls for vigil before US Embassy to release leader
Jama’a Islamiya requested the United States to release its spiritual leader, Omar Abdel Rahman, who has been in a US…
US Embassy in Cairo stops granting visas due to ‘security concerns’
Egypt
March 3, 2011
US Embassy in Cairo stops granting visas due to ‘security concerns’
The US Embassy in Cairo has decided to suspend visa services until further notice due to what it called “current…
US embassy denies involvement in hit-and-run incident
Egypt
February 5, 2011
US embassy denies involvement in hit-and-run incident
The US embassy in Cairo denied involvement in an incident in which a diplomatic vehicle was used to run over…
US embassy in Cairo drives out the locals
Egypt
April 14, 2010
US embassy in Cairo drives out the locals
“Let me tell you a joke.” Hesham el-Gabry leans forward, holding a steaming glass of tea between his thumb and…
‘To Gaza’ stops in Egypt
Egypt
December 31, 2009