[20 Nov 2013] Sinai car bomb kills 11 Egyptian soldiers - English
A bomb attack has claimed the lives of nealry a dozen Egyptian soldiers in the city of el-Arish, north of the Sinai peninsula. This, as the region...
A bomb attack has claimed the lives of nealry a dozen Egyptian soldiers in the city of el-Arish, north of the Sinai peninsula. This, as the region continues to suffer from insecurity and lawlessness in the aftermath of the army\'s ouster of Egypt\'s first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi.
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[21 Nov 2013] Egyptian military figures involved in killing of...
In Egypt, a fact-finding committee has recently released a report on the killing of protesters at the hands of security forces in 2011. Now...
In Egypt, a fact-finding committee has recently released a report on the killing of protesters at the hands of security forces in 2011. Now observers are using details of the report to shed more light on the overthrow of the country\'s first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi.
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[29 Nov 2013] Dozens injured in clashes in Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Nile...
Tensions in Egypt are running high as people defy a new ban on unauthorized protests and take to the streets in major cities. Clashes between...
Tensions in Egypt are running high as people defy a new ban on unauthorized protests and take to the streets in major cities. Clashes between security forces and supporters of the ousted president have left dozens injured. Many more have been detaind.
Violence broke out after Mohamed Morsi\'s supporters joined protests dubbed the Friday of Retribution to denounce the new anti-protest law and demand the ousted president\'s reinstatement. Clashes in Cairo erupted after police fired tear gas to disperse people joining the funeral of a university student killed in a protest on Thursday. Similar violence has been reported in Alexandria, Giza and the Nile Delta. The mass rallies come despite warnings from authorities of a firm response to any unauthorized protests. Under the new law, protest organizers are obliged to get permission for protests and hand in the names and addresses of all the people planning to join. The new law is under scrutiny both domestically and internationally.
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[30 Nov 2013] Egypt Women Against the Coup detail violations - English
Egyptian Women against the Coup is highlighting violations women and girls have endured since the military overthrew President Mohamed Morsi in...
Egyptian Women against the Coup is highlighting violations women and girls have endured since the military overthrew President Mohamed Morsi in July. The opposition movement discussed the latest court ruling that targeted twenty-one female protesters for their role in anti-government protests.
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[01 Dec 2013] A panel resumes voting on the final draft of a new...
A panel resumes voting on the final draft of a new constitution for Egypt.
The current panel includes representatives from civil society,...
A panel resumes voting on the final draft of a new constitution for Egypt.
The current panel includes representatives from civil society, political parties, the army, police, and the Coptic church. The new constitution is expected to spark controversy, as it will strengthen the army\'s hand. It will also forbid the formation of parties based on religious grounds. Egypt\'s interim authorities suspended the previous constitution written during Mohamed Morsi\'s presidency after his removal on July 3.
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[02 Dec 2013] Muslim Brotherhood rejects Egypt new draft constitution -...
Political turmoil in Egypt. The country\'s constituent assembly has approved a new draft constitution. The Muslim Brotherhood has already rejected...
Political turmoil in Egypt. The country\'s constituent assembly has approved a new draft constitution. The Muslim Brotherhood has already rejected the charter.
The Brotherhood has slammed interim authorities, saying they\'re distorting Egypt\'s legitimate constitution which was adopted during Mohammed Morsi\'s presidency. The final draft was approved by a 50-member constituent assembly and will now be handed to the military-backed interim president. Adly Mansour is expected to set a date for a referendum on the charter. The draft calls for elections, parliamentary or presidential, within 90 days after the adoption of the constitution. If approved, the new constitution will strengthen the army\'s hand. It will also forbid the formation of parties based on religious grounds.
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[05 Dec 2013] Egypt anti coup alliance to boycott constitution...
In Egypt, the Anti-coup Alliance has issued a statement stressing that it will boycott a January referendum on the country\'s new draft...
In Egypt, the Anti-coup Alliance has issued a statement stressing that it will boycott a January referendum on the country\'s new draft constitution. This, as reactions continue to pour in, with many saying that the army is trying to distort Egypt\'s legitimate constitution adopted under ousted President Mohamed Morsi last year.
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[15 Dec 2013] The Debate - Saudi Power Struggle - English
Is the House of Saud on shaky grounds? Well according to various sources, the infighting inside of the tightly controlled monarchy of Saudi Arabia...
Is the House of Saud on shaky grounds? Well according to various sources, the infighting inside of the tightly controlled monarchy of Saudi Arabia is on the rise. And the Intelligence Chief Bandar bin Sultan is at the center of the tug of war. Reportedly he has interfered in overthrowing Egyptian president Mohammad Morsi, attempting to overthrow the Syrian government of President Bashar al Asad also he is allegedly involved in growing violence in Iraq and Lebanon. And now at home, he wants to remove Prince salman bin Abdul Aziz from being next in line to be king.
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[16 Dec 2013] Egyptian students clash with security forces outside Ain...
Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at dozens of university students outside their Cairo campus. The violence broke out when the students...
Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at dozens of university students outside their Cairo campus. The violence broke out when the students tried to reach the nearby Defense Ministry building.
Dozens of students pelted security forces with rocks, while some picked up tear gas canisters and threw them back. The students were demonstrating outside Ain Shams University in eastern Cairo as part of a widening protest movement at universities against the military-backed government. With these actions, supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi have been keeping up the pressure on the authorities. Demonstrations have been held at Al-Azhar University and the University of Cairo in recent months.
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[16 Dec 2013] Egyptian universities becoming epicenter of student demos...
Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at dozens of university students outside their Cairo campus. The violence broke out when the students...
Egyptian security forces have fired tear gas at dozens of university students outside their Cairo campus. The violence broke out when the students tried to reach the nearby Defense Ministry building.
Dozens of students pelted security forces with rocks, while some picked up tear gas canisters and threw them back. The students were demonstrating outside Ain Shams University in eastern Cairo as part of a widening protest movement at universities against the military-backed government. With these actions, supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi have been keeping up the pressure on the authorities. Demonstrations have been held at Al-Azhar University and the University of Cairo in recent months.
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[18 Dec 2013] Egyptian journalist rally against constitutional...
The \'Journalists Against Coup\' movement officially declared on Wednesday its boycott of a constitutional referendum slated for mid-January. The...
The \'Journalists Against Coup\' movement officially declared on Wednesday its boycott of a constitutional referendum slated for mid-January. The movement made the announcement during a demonstration held at the premises of the syndicate of journalists headquarters in downtown Cairo.
Representatives from the Youth against Coup Movement were also present in the demonstration. They denounced what they described the bloody government practices, and what they called the comic obscure trial of Mohamed Morsi.
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[23 Dec 2013] Egyptian political detainees go on hunger strike...
In Egypt, political detainees, including Muslim Brotherhood members have gone on a hunger strike to protest what they call their deteriorating...
In Egypt, political detainees, including Muslim Brotherhood members have gone on a hunger strike to protest what they call their deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
According to the Brotherhood some 450 prisoners are now refusing to eat. Reports say the detainees in Torah prison are tortured and patients are denied proper medical care. The strike comes as Egypt\\\'s army-backed authorities intensify a crackdown on supporters of ousted President Mohammad Morsi.
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[24 Dec 2013] Egyptian Military Backed Government Broadens Crackdown on...
Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel were figureheads of the popular movement that ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak from power almost three...
Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel were figureheads of the popular movement that ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak from power almost three years ago.
Now, the three activists have been sentenced to prison for three years on charges related to violating a prohibitive new protest law issued by the military-backed interim government that ousted president Mohamed Morsi. Egyptian security forces have in recent weeks extended their ongoing crackdown on the opposition movement of the Muslim Brotherhood to now include liberal political activists.
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[30 Dec 2013] Egyptian forces fire tear gas to protesters in Al Azhar...
Students have now been demonstrating on the university campus for four consecutive days. Security forces have used tear gas to disperse the crowds....
Students have now been demonstrating on the university campus for four consecutive days. Security forces have used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Students are protesting against the army-backed government, the upcoming constitutional referendum and the ban on The Muslim Brotherhood. Saturday\\\'s killing of two students has also fuelled anti-government sentiment. Egypt has been witnessing mass rallies since former president Mohamed Morsi was ousted by the army in July. Last week , the interim-government designated The Muslim Brothers a terrorist organization. That decision further intensified the protests.
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[31 Dec 2013] Targeted domestic pipeline feeds gas to industrial area -...
A section of a gas pipeline has been blown up in Egypt\\\'s Sinai Peninsula, with militants the prime suspects.
Security sources say the target of...
A section of a gas pipeline has been blown up in Egypt\\\'s Sinai Peninsula, with militants the prime suspects.
Security sources say the target of the attack was a domestic pipeline feeding natural gas to an industrial area. There are no reports of casualties so far. Security forces have encircled the area and have launched an investigation. In recent months, militants have repeatedly targeted another pipeline in the region, halting gas supplies to Israel and Jordan. The militants escalated attacks on Egyptian police and security forces following the ouster of Mohamed Morsi in July.
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[31 Dec 2013] Egypt Crackdown on Protests continues - English
Criticism is ramping up against the military-backed government as anti-regime protests continued across Egypt for the fifth consecutive day.
The...
Criticism is ramping up against the military-backed government as anti-regime protests continued across Egypt for the fifth consecutive day.
The demonstrations come as part of the \\\'week of rage\\\' rallies called for by the anti-coup alliance. Protesters chanted slogans against the army which ousted president Mohamed Morsi.T hey also demanded the release of their fellow students who were detained by security forces. On Tuesday, security forces took 16 student protesters to court over alleged accusations of protesting without permission.
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[05 Jan 2014] Egyptians protest against military coup after Muslim...
Tension is still running high in Egypt. More demonstrations have been held in the cities of Giza and Alexandria.
Protesters in the two cities...
Tension is still running high in Egypt. More demonstrations have been held in the cities of Giza and Alexandria.
Protesters in the two cities chanted slogans denouncing last year\'s military coup. In Alexandria, an angry crowd torched a vehicle after police targeted them. Some of the protesters also gathered at the journalists\' union and burned copies of government newspapers in a show of discontent over the curbs on freedom of expression. Muslim Brotherhood supporters have been staging almost daily protests to demand the reinstatement of ousted president Mohamed Morsi. Friday\'s demonstrations turned violent after security forces clashed with protesters in major cities. At least 17 protesters were killed and dozens injured. Meanwhile, the army-installed government pledged to confront the Muslim Brotherhood with full force after the group called for a million-man march on Wednesday.
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[05 Jan 2014] Over 50 Egyptian students injured in police crackdown in...
Tensions in Egypt continue to run high ahead of a referendum on a new constitution. More than 50 students have been injured in a police crackdown....
Tensions in Egypt continue to run high ahead of a referendum on a new constitution. More than 50 students have been injured in a police crackdown.
some of the students are in critical condition. The violence broke out in Assiut and Minya as police fired tear gas and bird shots to disperse anti-government students. On Saturday, the army-installed government said it will confront the Muslim Brotherhood protesters with full force. It accused the group of trying to disrupt the referendum to be held later in January. Egypt has been the scene of almost daily protests since the country\'s first democratically-elected president was ousted by the military last July. Protesters demand Mohamed Morsi\'s reinstatement.
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[06 Jan 2014] Lawyers file ICC complaint against Egypt military backed...
Lawyers representing Egypt\\\'s Muslim Brotherhood say they have submitted a formal complaint to the international criminal court, the ICC. The...
Lawyers representing Egypt\\\'s Muslim Brotherhood say they have submitted a formal complaint to the international criminal court, the ICC. The complaint is related to the overthrow of former president Mohammed Morsi by Egypt\\\'s military-led government. It accuses the regime of crimes against humanity during the crackdown on protesters. Our correspondent Eisa Ali attended a press conference in London, where the lawyers announced their decision.
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[06 Jan 2014] Strap line Muslim Brotherhood lawyer lodge complaint to...
Lawyers representing Egypt\'s Muslim Brotherhood say they have submitted a formal complaint to the international criminal court, the I-C-C. The...
Lawyers representing Egypt\'s Muslim Brotherhood say they have submitted a formal complaint to the international criminal court, the I-C-C. The complaint is related to the overthrow of former president Mohammed Morsi by Egypt\'s military-led government. Our correspondent Eisa Ali attended a press conference in London, where the lawyers announced their decision.
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[15 Jan 2014] Egypt 2nd day of referendum marred by violence - English
Egyptians voted on Wednesday for the second and final day of the referendum on the country\'s new constitution. The first day of the vote was...
Egyptians voted on Wednesday for the second and final day of the referendum on the country\'s new constitution. The first day of the vote was marred by deadly violence that left eleven dead after anti-coup protesters clashed with police forces in a number of governorates.
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood Movement headed to the Ithadiya presidential palace to voice their refusal of the voting process that they label as illegitimate coming after the military overthrow of elected president Mohamed Morsi from power. The protests turned violent after clashes erupted at a train station and near the presidential palace in Cairo before spreading to other areas.
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[16 Jan 2014] Cairo University students clash with military supporters...
In egypt, one student protester is killed and several others are injured in clashes with army supporters at the Cairo University\'s main campus....
In egypt, one student protester is killed and several others are injured in clashes with army supporters at the Cairo University\'s main campus.
In another incidence of violence in the capital, a group of students attacked the administrative office\'s gates of the Ain el-Shams University. All this after a two-day constitutional referendum that was hoped to end the deadly clashes across the country. The vote was boycotted by supporters of Egypt\'s former president Mohamed Morsi and opponents of the government. Although vote-counting is still underway, some Egyptian officials have claimed the turnout has exceeded fifty percent of eligible voters.
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[16 Jan 2014] One student killed; several hurt in Cairo University...
In egypt, one student protester is killed and several others are injured in clashes with army supporters at the Cairo University\'s main campus....
In egypt, one student protester is killed and several others are injured in clashes with army supporters at the Cairo University\'s main campus.
In another incidence of violence in the capital, a group of students attacked the administrative office\'s gates of the Ain el-Shams University. All this after a two-day constitutional referendum that was hoped to end the deadly clashes across the country. The vote was boycotted by supporters of Egypt\'s former president Mohamed Morsi and opponents of the government. Although vote-counting is still underway, some Egyptian officials have claimed the turnout has exceeded fifty percent of eligible voters.
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[17 Jan 2014] Protests continue in Egypt ahead of poll results - English
At least seven people have been killed and several others injured in fresh clashes in Egypt. This, as the country awaits the results of the first...
At least seven people have been killed and several others injured in fresh clashes in Egypt. This, as the country awaits the results of the first vote since the ouster of the country\'s first democratically elected president Mohammad Morsi.
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[10 Feb 2014] Muslim Brotherhood rejects allegation of forming military...
Staying with Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood has dismissed a new government claim that the group has formed a military wing.
Mohamed Ali Beshr,...
Staying with Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood has dismissed a new government claim that the group has formed a military wing.
Mohamed Ali Beshr, who\'s a prominent figure of the Islamic movement, says the Brotherhood has NOT formed any military wing to stage attacks on Egypt\'s security forces. Beshr says the group has repeatedly condemned all forms of violence and terrorism. On Sunday, the interior ministry attributed an armed branch based in the city of Beni Suef to the Brotherhood. It also accused 12 members of the group of killing five policemen. Egypt\'s Muslim Brotherhood, on whose ticket Mohamed Morsi rose to power in 20-12, has already been listed as a terrorist organization by the government.
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[12 Feb 2014] Egypt press freedom in decline: report - English
Over the past 3 years, Egypt has turned into an inhospitable place for journalists to work in. In 2013, Egypt was listed as the third most...
Over the past 3 years, Egypt has turned into an inhospitable place for journalists to work in. In 2013, Egypt was listed as the third most dangerous country for a journalist to work in falling only after Iraq and Syria.
According to a newly released report by the Press Freedom Watchdog, 2013 was one of the hardest years for media personnel in Egypt -- both under former president Mohamed Morsi and months that followed his removal. Violations against the press ranged from physical attacks to legal persecution under the pretext of spreading false information Last year, six journalists were killed while on the job. Another danger faced by journalists in Egypt is a growing distrust of the public against foreign news organizations.
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[12 Feb 2014] Putin backs Egyptian army chief\'s bid for president -...
Egypt\'s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has held talks with Russia\'s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
During the meeting, Putin said he...
Egypt\'s military chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has held talks with Russia\'s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
During the meeting, Putin said he will support Sisi\'s bid for president if he decides to run in Egypt\'s upcoming election. Putin also backed Egypt\'s new constitution. Sisi has yet to announce his candidacy for Egypt\'s presidential election. His visit to Russia comes amid continued protests in the country against the interim government, which Sisi installed after toppling former president Moahmed Morsi on July the third. Egyptian security forces have harshly cracked down on the demonstrators, killing hundreds of them.
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[24 Feb 2014] Violations against Journalists continue in Egypt - English
In Egypt, Journalist Against the Coup, a movement led by journalists affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood has held a press conference about the...
In Egypt, Journalist Against the Coup, a movement led by journalists affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood has held a press conference about the violations committed since former president Mohammad Morsi was removed from power.
The movement said during the past 7 months, 9 journalists were killed and 80 other arrested with 30 of them still in custody. It said the death of journalists on the job has placed Egypt as the most dangerous country for reporting after Iraq and Syria. Other violations were also listed by the movement ranging from the arrest of political party spokespersons and the torture and beatings of journalists while in police custody.
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