Islamism
Islamist leaders reject policemen’s beard-growing movement
Egypt
February 21, 2012
Islamist leaders reject policemen’s beard-growing movement
Policemen should not be allowed to grow their beards, given the sensitivity of the transitional phase, a Salafi Front spokesperson…
In Alexandria, thousands gather to mark revolution anniversary
Egypt
January 25, 2012
In Alexandria, thousands gather to mark revolution anniversary
Under a glaring sun, thousands in Alexandria gathered to mark the revolution's one year anniversary on Wednesday. The atmosphere was…
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
World
January 22, 2012
Human Rights Watch urges West to get over Islamist aversion
Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East…
Salafi party opposes coalition with forces who reject Sharia
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Salafi party opposes coalition with forces who reject Sharia
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party will not form an alliance with secular forces opposed to application of Islamic Sharia law, said…
As Islamists sweep elections, western media softens rhetoric
Egypt
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…
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
Egypt
January 8, 2012
We won’t allow prostitution tourism, says Salafi party
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party has agreed with the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers to permit all types of tourism, except…
Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Ansar al-Jihad claims responsibility for pipeline explosions and Eilat attack
In a statement posted on the internet on Thursday, a group calling itself Ansar al-Jihad in Sinai claimed responsibility for…
Tehran, Tel Aviv issue conflicting statements on fate of Camp David
Egypt
December 14, 2011
Tehran, Tel Aviv issue conflicting statements on fate of Camp David
Leaders in Iran and Israel have given oposing visions of what Egypt’s recent revolution means for its 32-year-old Camp David…
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Opinion
December 14, 2011
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Since the first Egyptian uprising succeeded in overthrowing ousted President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, Tahrir Square has never been…
Democracy is heresy, says Salafi Nour Party
Egypt
December 8, 2011
Democracy is heresy, says Salafi Nour Party
Democracy is heresy because it contradicts the principle of allegiance that was used after the death of prophet Mohamed, whereby…