Egypt
Brotherhood, Salafis to compete in runoffs
January 9, 2012
Brotherhood, Salafis to compete in runoffs
The final part of parliamentary elections on Tuesday will witness fierce competition between the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party…
Mubarak-era figures recycle careers in rural Egypt
January 9, 2012
Mubarak-era figures recycle careers in rural Egypt
Far from Egypt's cities where Hosni Mubarak's old allies might fear to face the electorate, figures from the deposed leader's…
Lawyer alleges Egypt’s military ruler lied to court
January 9, 2012
Lawyer alleges Egypt’s military ruler lied to court
Lawyers for victims in the trial of Hosni Mubarak accused the head of Egypt's ruling military council and the ex-vice…
Political forces call for mass protests on 25 January
January 9, 2012
Political forces call for mass protests on 25 January
Fifty-four political parties and movements in Egypt have called for countrywide protests on 25 January to demand a speedier transfer…
Free Egyptians Party to boycott Shura Council elections
January 9, 2012
Free Egyptians Party to boycott Shura Council elections
The Free Egyptians Party on Monday announced it will boycott the upcoming Shura Council elections to protest violations committed during…
Political movements and parties to protest Abu Hasira Festival
January 9, 2012
Political movements and parties to protest Abu Hasira Festival
A number of political groups in Egypt announced Monday that they plan to protest at the Abu Hasira festival near…
Imam under investigation for welcoming Amr Moussa during prayers
January 9, 2012
Imam under investigation for welcoming Amr Moussa during prayers
Egypt's minister for religious endowments on Monday referred an imam for investigation after he welcomed presidential hopeful Amr Moussa during…
Activists launch campaign to restore image of revolution
January 9, 2012
Activists launch campaign to restore image of revolution
Dozens of Egyptian activists on Sunday launched a campaign to protect the revolution and to correct its image in the…
Egypt FM starts tour of Nile Basin countries
January 9, 2012
Egypt FM starts tour of Nile Basin countries
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr on Monday started a tour of six Nile Basin nations, Egyptian diplomatic sources said. Amr…
Advisory council forms panel to discuss constituent assembly
January 9, 2012
Advisory council forms panel to discuss constituent assembly
The advisory council for Egypt's military rulers formed a panel to facilitate dialogue about the country's new constitution, the council…