Egypt
Brotherhood’s party warns military of staying in power
October 4, 2011
Brotherhood’s party warns military of staying in power
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has warned the military council of remaining in power until a new constitution…
Parliamentary election battles start early
October 4, 2011
Parliamentary election battles start early
Battles for the upcoming parliamentary elections have started early among various political parties.
Egypt’s military responsible for life of Egyptian blogger, says Amnesty
October 4, 2011
Egypt’s military responsible for life of Egyptian blogger, says Amnesty
Egypt’s military rulers are responsible for the life of a jailed blogger on the 43rd day of a hunger strike,…
Coptic Christians continue sit-in, demand building Marinab church
October 4, 2011
Coptic Christians continue sit-in, demand building Marinab church
Coptic Christians in Aswan on Tuesday continued their open-ended sit-in before the municipality's headquarters, demanding the building of a church…
Rights organization denounces abuse of civilians by military police
October 4, 2011
Rights organization denounces abuse of civilians by military police
The Arab Network for Human Rights Information has denounced what it called excesses by the military police against civilians in…
Authorities warn satellite channels against violating terms of licenses
October 4, 2011
Authorities warn satellite channels against violating terms of licenses
The Egyptian authorities on Tuesday issued an official warning to ONTV and Dream TV, two major Egyptian satellite channels, for…
Female protester tried in military court for protesting military trials
October 4, 2011
Female protester tried in military court for protesting military trials
A female protester who was demonstrating against trying civilians in military courts was arrested and sent to a military trial…
Duwaiqa residents block Qasr al-Aini Street to demand better housing
October 4, 2011
Duwaiqa residents block Qasr al-Aini Street to demand better housing
Residents of the Duwaiqa district blocked Qasr al-Aini street in downtown Cairo for the second consecutive day to demand they…
Presidential hopefuls demand military council step down by March
October 4, 2011
Presidential hopefuls demand military council step down by March
Six Egyptian presidential hopefuls have agreed to pressure the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to step down…
University protests continue for removal of academic leaders
October 4, 2011
University protests continue for removal of academic leaders
Protests continued at several Egyptian universities on Tuesday demanding the removal of incumbent academic leaders loyal to the regime of…