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Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
Egypt
February 1, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri's address to the People's Assembly, Islamists' domination of the assembly's special committees and their recent Shura…
Govt official blames canceled tourist reservations on Qasr al-Aini clashes
Business
December 18, 2011
Govt official blames canceled tourist reservations on Qasr al-Aini clashes
Hesham Zaazou, deputy tourism minister, on Sunday warned that tourism in Egypt could be negatively affected by recent violent incidents,…
Fighting downtown continues as Interior Ministry forces join the fray
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Fighting downtown continues as Interior Ministry forces join the fray
The Interior Ministry’s Central Security Forces (CSF) joined the military on Sunday in its battle against protesters, which has been…
MP says Egyptians will not accept explanation that ‘unknown elements’ caused violence
Egypt
December 18, 2011
MP says Egyptians will not accept explanation that ‘unknown elements’ caused violence
People will not accept illogical explanations for violent incidents or the formation of investigative committees without being informed of their…
Sunday’s papers: Fires, martyrs, military violations… and elections
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Fires, martyrs, military violations… and elections
Qasr al-Aini street in downtown Cairo has been a virtual war zone for the past three days. Ten people have…
Journalists Syndicate decries crackdown on protesters, attacks on journalists
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Journalists Syndicate decries crackdown on protesters, attacks on journalists
Egypt's Journalists Syndicate on Saturday condemned the ongoing military crackdown on peaceful demonstrators and attacks on journalists.
Activists circulate video of older female activist beaten by army
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Activists circulate video of older female activist beaten by army
Internet users are circulating a video that appears to show members of Egypt's army assaulting an older female activist called Khadiga…
Thousands participate in funeral of ‘martyred’ Dar al-Iftaa official
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Thousands participate in funeral of ‘martyred’ Dar al-Iftaa official
Thousands gathered to perform funerary prayers for Sheikh Emad Eddin Effat, secretary general of Dar al-Iftaa, at Al-Azhar Mosque on Saturday…
Amid army crackdown, Egypt’s richest library set on fire
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Amid army crackdown, Egypt’s richest library set on fire
A fire that engulfed the building of the historic Egyptian Scientific Institute on Saturday morning has been extinguished. The extent…
Revolution Continues Coalition holds SCAF responsible for cabinet clashes
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Revolution Continues Coalition holds SCAF responsible for cabinet clashes
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) is responsible for the clashes that broke out on Friday around…