Egypt
In Sohag, a new kind of election
December 14, 2011
In Sohag, a new kind of election
SOHAG — Voter turnout in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Sohag seems to be much higher than in recent years, with…
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
December 14, 2011
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
SUEZ — Even though Suez is hardly a Bedouin or tribal city, liberal and Islamist powers have agreed that kinship and…
In Sharqiya, Islamists are poised to sweep seats
December 14, 2011
In Sharqiya, Islamists are poised to sweep seats
SHARQIYA — Islamists are expected to sweep the parliamentary elections taking place today and tomorrow in the governorate of Sharqiya, north…
In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene
December 14, 2011
In Monufiya, Islamists dominate electoral scene
MONUFIYA — Monufiya is the birthplace of former President Hosni Mubarak, and for years steel magnate Ahmed Ezz and Kamal al-Shazly,…
Prime minister announces care center for revolution victims
December 13, 2011
Prime minister announces care center for revolution victims
Egyptian Prime Minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, announced on Tuesday the establishment of a new center for the care of those injured…
Egyptian ambassador: US unlikely to take hard line against Islamists
December 13, 2011
Egyptian ambassador: US unlikely to take hard line against Islamists
The US is unlikely to take a hard line against Islamists in Egypt in the event of them assuming power,…
Democratic Alliance to submit ‘preliminary paper’ on constitution
December 13, 2011
Democratic Alliance to submit ‘preliminary paper’ on constitution
The Democratic Alliance for Egypt (DAE) is planning a “preliminary paper” to be presented to the constitutional committee tasked with…
Court reduces charges against Alaa Abd El Fattah
December 13, 2011
Court reduces charges against Alaa Abd El Fattah
A court has dropped two key charges previously levelled against blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah in connection with the clashes…
Syndicate denounces detention of journalists
December 13, 2011
Syndicate denounces detention of journalists
“We will not play the role of bystanders to the detention of journalists,” said Journalists Syndicate Chairman Mamdouh al-Walei on…