Mohamed Morsy
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 1
Opinion
December 10, 2012
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 1
The events of 5 December mark an important shift in Egyptian politics in light of the violence that pitted Muslim…
Nour Party decides not to take part in Tuesday protests
Egypt
December 10, 2012
Nour Party decides not to take part in Tuesday protests
Galal Morra, secretary general of the Salafi Nour Party, said the party has so far decided not to take part…
Cabinet ‘surprised’ over decision to postpone sales tax increases
Egypt
December 10, 2012
Cabinet ‘surprised’ over decision to postpone sales tax increases
The Cabinet was not informed of President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to postpone a law on increasing commodity’ prices, and wasn’t…
In five months, five retreats on major presidential decrees
Egypt
December 10, 2012
In five months, five retreats on major presidential decrees
After five months in power, President Mohamed Morsy has withdrawn five significant decrees. The major decisions that Morsy has made…
New deputy electricity minister chosen by FJP, sources say
Egypt
December 10, 2012
New deputy electricity minister chosen by FJP, sources say
President Mohamed Morsy has appointed Ahmed Imam, former head of the Cairo Electricity Production Company, as deputy electricity and energy…
National Salvation Front rejects constitutional referendum
Egypt
December 9, 2012
National Salvation Front rejects constitutional referendum
The National Salvation Front, the main liberal opposition group to the government led by President Mohamed Morsy, announced its categorical…
Morsy orders military to maintain security until referendum complete
Egypt
December 9, 2012
Morsy orders military to maintain security until referendum complete
President Mohamed Morsy issued a law on Sunday ordering the Armed Forces to maintain security and protect vital state facilities…
Morsy issues broad tax increases, including energy, soft drinks, cigarettes, alcohol
Business
December 9, 2012
Morsy issues broad tax increases, including energy, soft drinks, cigarettes, alcohol
New public tax laws on a broad array of products and services were technically entered into force on Friday, as…
Opposition forces scorn Morsy’s concession
Egypt
December 9, 2012
Opposition forces scorn Morsy’s concession
A concession offered by President Mohamed Morsy failed to placate opponents who accused him on Sunday of plunging Egypt deeper…
Analysts: Morsy’s recent moves might lead to further upheaval
Egypt
December 9, 2012
Analysts: Morsy’s recent moves might lead to further upheaval
Egypt's Islamist president, Mohamed Morsy, overreached by giving himself broad powers and trying to ram through a new constitution without…