Tahrir Square
We rely on donations to develop Tahrir Square, says culture minister
Egypt
October 10, 2012
We rely on donations to develop Tahrir Square, says culture minister
Culture Minister Saber Arab said Wednesday that the government relies on donations to develop Tahrir Square, the birthplace of the…
Update: Camel Battle defendants acquitted, court says evidence ‘insufficient’
Egypt
October 10, 2012
Update: Camel Battle defendants acquitted, court says evidence ‘insufficient’
All 24 defendants in the "Battle of the Camel" case were acquitted of killing protesters on 2 and 3 February…
The urgency of peaceful protest in today’s Egypt
Opinion
September 22, 2012
The urgency of peaceful protest in today’s Egypt
The hysteria that now afflicts the American media with reference to the anti-US protests in the Arab and Muslim worlds…
PM: Tahrir graffiti removal against Cabinet’s will to commemorate revolution
Egypt
September 20, 2012
PM: Tahrir graffiti removal against Cabinet’s will to commemorate revolution
The Cabinet said in a statement Thursday that cleaning the graffiti off the walls on Mohamed Mahmoud Street near Tahrir…
Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti whitewashed, but returns for new era
Egypt
September 19, 2012
Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti whitewashed, but returns for new era
Late on Tuesday night, the walls of the American University in Cairo (AUC) were no longer covered with the colorful…
Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach
Egypt
September 16, 2012
Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach
The Public Prosecution has said 142 people would be indicted for their alleged involvement in storming the US Embassy in…
Man dies in embassy clashes, uneasy calm after protesters dispersed
Egypt
September 15, 2012
Man dies in embassy clashes, uneasy calm after protesters dispersed
A man died Friday in clashes between protesters and security forces around the US Embassy related to the recent…
Update: Clashes continue near embassy, Copts and priests join protests
Egypt
September 14, 2012
Update: Clashes continue near embassy, Copts and priests join protests
Late Friday afternoon the Muslim Brotherhood organized a massive demonstration in front of the Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque that brought together…
Prophet film clashes continue near Tahrir, with outrage and firebombs
Egypt
September 13, 2012
Prophet film clashes continue near Tahrir, with outrage and firebombs
Protesters ripped the doors off a police car, as they pushed it toward the line of black-clad Central Security Forces…
Update: 29 injured in clashes outside US embassy
Egypt
September 13, 2012
Update: 29 injured in clashes outside US embassy
The number of people injured in the violence outside the US embassy in Cairo has mounted to 29, according to…