November Constitutional Declaration
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
Egypt
November 29, 2012
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
For almost two years, civil and secular groups were constantly blamed for being disunited and unorganized, paving the way for…
Update: When constitution goes to the polls, judges may stay home
Egypt
November 29, 2012
Update: When constitution goes to the polls, judges may stay home
It is unlikely that judges would agree to supervise a public referendum on the new constitution unless President Mohamed Morsy…
Clashes continue in Cairo’s Simon Bolivar Square
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Clashes continue in Cairo’s Simon Bolivar Square
Clashes between protesters and security forces broke out again Wednesday evening in Simon Bolivar Square, near the US Embassy in…
PM: Constitutional declaration issued to save Egypt
Egypt
November 28, 2012
PM: Constitutional declaration issued to save Egypt
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil on Wednesday said Mohamed Morsy’s 22 November constitutional declaration was made to save Egypt and preserve…
Update: Brotherhood, FJP stage pro-Morsy marches in Alexandria
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Update: Brotherhood, FJP stage pro-Morsy marches in Alexandria
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday organized three marches in Alexandria in support of President…
Tug of war: Power struggle turns fatal in Damanhour
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Tug of war: Power struggle turns fatal in Damanhour
DAMANHOUR — It was strange for the media to go to the Delta city of Damanhour, the capital of Beheira…
Not a monolith: Different faces of the judiciary react to Morsy’s declaration
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Not a monolith: Different faces of the judiciary react to Morsy’s declaration
Chants of “down with the regime” echoed Saturday through the halls of the Judges Club, whose general assembly rejected President…
Political movements call for protests Friday against Morsy decree
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Political movements call for protests Friday against Morsy decree
Political and revolutionary forces have called for mass demonstrations in Cairo’s Tahrir Square and squares in other governorates on Friday…
Update: Muslim Brotherhood calls for Saturday rally in Tahrir
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Update: Muslim Brotherhood calls for Saturday rally in Tahrir
In a statement on the Freedom and Justice Party website, Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson Mahmoud Ghozlan announced that the group plans…
Al-Azhar calls for dialogue, prompt completion of constitution
Egypt
November 28, 2012
Al-Azhar calls for dialogue, prompt completion of constitution
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb called on President Mohamed Morsy to prioritize the rule of law and work for a…