Egypt
Sunday’s papers: ElBaradei bows out, parliament steps in
January 15, 2012
Sunday’s papers: ElBaradei bows out, parliament steps in
Mohamed ElBaradei, former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel laureate, announced yesterday that he will not be…
NGO official accuses planning minister of trying to silence civil society
January 15, 2012
NGO official accuses planning minister of trying to silence civil society
December's security raid on the National Democratic Institute (NDI) offices in Egypt were “extremely dangerous” and “shocking,” Les Campbell, director…
Islamist politicians comment on ElBaradei’s withdrawal from presidential race
January 15, 2012
Islamist politicians comment on ElBaradei’s withdrawal from presidential race
Two Islamist politicians have commented on reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei's decision to withdraw from Egypt’s presidential race. On Saturday, ElBaradei,…
18 Africans arrested attempting to illegally enter Israel
January 15, 2012
18 Africans arrested attempting to illegally enter Israel
Police foiled an attempt by 18 migrants to cross into Israel through Sinai on Sunday. “Security officers noticed the migrants…
As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric
January 15, 2012
As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric
US foreign policy toward Islamist parties in Egypt is shifting, and this shift has become visible in the US media's…
Freedom and Justice Party rejects early power transfer
January 15, 2012
Freedom and Justice Party rejects early power transfer
The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) does not support calls for accelerating the transfer of power to a civilian government and…
Alexandria, Kafr al-Sheikh pharmacists to strike on Sunday
January 15, 2012
Alexandria, Kafr al-Sheikh pharmacists to strike on Sunday
Some pharmacists working at public sector pharmacies in Alexandria and Kafr al-Sheikh will strike on Sunday because their bonuses have…
ElBaradei’s withdrawal from presidential race raises hopes for revolutionary change
January 15, 2012
ElBaradei’s withdrawal from presidential race raises hopes for revolutionary change
While thousands have started an online campaign urging Mohamed ElBaradei to reverse his decision to withdraw from the presidential race,…
Doctors Syndicate condemns treatment of Egyptian doctors in Saudi Arabia
January 14, 2012
Doctors Syndicate condemns treatment of Egyptian doctors in Saudi Arabia
The Egyptian Doctors Syndicate condemned the mistreatment of Egyptian doctors working abroad, especially in Saudi Arabia, in a press conference…