Muslim Brotherhood
With forensic report inconclusive, accusations fly over journalist’s death
Egypt
March 3, 2013
With forensic report inconclusive, accusations fly over journalist’s death
It has been more three months since Al-Fagr journalist Al-Husseini Abu Deif was shot and killed in clashes between…
Dozens protest Kerry’s visit at Foreign Ministry
Egypt
March 2, 2013
Dozens protest Kerry’s visit at Foreign Ministry
A march joined dozens started at Talaat Harb Square Saturday evening, heading to the Foreign Ministry headquarters on the Nile…
Brotherhood members perform Harlem Shake against NSF
Egypt
March 2, 2013
Brotherhood members perform Harlem Shake against NSF
A group of young Muslim Brotherhood members published a video of themselves dancing the Harlem Shake, calling the video “Salvation’s…
2013 Journalists Syndicate elections: Back to the old rules of the game
Egypt
February 28, 2013
2013 Journalists Syndicate elections: Back to the old rules of the game
Hours before nearly 6,000 journalists head to the polls, the streets of downtown Cairo — where the headquarters of most…
Muslim Brotherhood defends rash of govt appointments
Egypt
February 28, 2013
Muslim Brotherhood defends rash of govt appointments
The Muslim Brotherhood is defending recent government appointments of group members in response to criticism from other political parties. The…
Brotherhood mulls Cabinet shuffle, NSF boycott ahead of national dialogue
Egypt
February 27, 2013
Brotherhood mulls Cabinet shuffle, NSF boycott ahead of national dialogue
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Bureau discussed a proposal calling for a mandatory Cabinet shuffle ahead of upcoming parliamentary polls as…
Dining and dancing in Egyptian politics
Opinion
February 27, 2013
Dining and dancing in Egyptian politics
Egyptian politics are somewhat like a dining and dancing establishment. Egyptians attend to eat a filling meal, while being entertained…
Boycott bind: Opposition parties grapple with election strategies
Egypt
February 27, 2013
Boycott bind: Opposition parties grapple with election strategies
In an anticipated move, the National Salvation Front (NSF), the biggest opposition bloc in Egypt, decided Tuesday to boycott the…
Brotherhood mulls legal status, name change
Egypt
February 26, 2013
Brotherhood mulls legal status, name change
Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Ahmed Aref said Tuesday that the group is working to ensure its operations and structure are in…
Opposing currents: Internal rifts may risk the credibility of Egypt’s religious institutions
Egypt
February 25, 2013
Opposing currents: Internal rifts may risk the credibility of Egypt’s religious institutions
Sheikh Shawky Ibrahim is due to begin his tenure as grand mufti in March, when the term of the current…