protester deaths
Dozens protest release of policeman charged with running over protester
Egypt
March 7, 2013
Dozens protest release of policeman charged with running over protester
Dozens of people rallied in Talaat Harb Square earlier Thursday to protest the release of Mohamed Saqr, a low-ranking policeman…
New forensic report on activist’s death does not rule out torture
Egypt
March 7, 2013
New forensic report on activist’s death does not rule out torture
The prosecutor general’s office heard testimony Thursday from a member of a Justice Ministry committee that issued a new report…
Popular Current marches to High Court over activist’s death
Egypt
February 10, 2013
Popular Current marches to High Court over activist’s death
Hundreds of Popular Current members organized a march Sunday evening from Qasr al-Nil Bridge to the High Court, through Abdel…
Revolutionary coalition plans memorial for protest victims
Egypt
February 7, 2013
Revolutionary coalition plans memorial for protest victims
The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces called for a protest Thursday as a memorial for Mohamed Hussein al-Qorany, who was killed Friday…
Military denies reports of president ordering live fire against protesters
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Military denies reports of president ordering live fire against protesters
Military Spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali denied news reported by the World Tribune website alleging that the Army defied orders from…
Security sources: Egyptian activist tortured to death
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Security sources: Egyptian activist tortured to death
An Egyptian activist who died Monday was beaten unconscious during interrogation at a security camp where he was detained for…
Update: Second Ettehadiya clashes victim dies; total injuries rise to 113
Egypt
February 3, 2013
Update: Second Ettehadiya clashes victim dies; total injuries rise to 113
A second victim of Friday’s clashes at Ettehadiya Presidential Palace died Sunday after sustaining a gunshot wound in the head,…
Violence erupts at trial of accused protester killers
Egypt
January 17, 2013
Violence erupts at trial of accused protester killers
Clashes broke out at a trial over revolution protester deaths Thursday as the angry families of the victims scuffled with…
Govt official acknowledges ‘Brotherhood group 95’
Egypt
January 10, 2013
Govt official acknowledges ‘Brotherhood group 95’
After official denials from the Muslim Brotherhood, a government minister and prominent group member has acknowledged the existence of…
Thursday’s papers: Weather gets top billing as rain paralyzes capital
Egypt
January 10, 2013
Thursday’s papers: Weather gets top billing as rain paralyzes capital
Weather headlines dominate Thursday's papers following a cold spell that brought rain and high winds with it this week.