Egypt Independent (Egypt)
Friday, November 22, 2013 - 10:24
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party rejected an article which allows the trial of civilians before military courts in Egypt's draft constitution, saying it violates human rights conventions.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 08:19
Nasr City Misdemeanors Court on Thursday sentenced 40 Al-Azhar University students, including two minors, to a year and a half in prison for staging riots in the area in October.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 08:17
In response to the attacks, a spokesman for the Egyptian cabinet said late Wednesday that the government has no current intention to re-impose the emergency law, but that it hoped an counter-terrorism law would be issued soon.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 11:14
Sinai-based jihadi group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis revealed the identity of its member behind the attack on South Sinai security directorate building on 7 October, leading to the death of five soldiers and the injury of 50 others.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 11:12
Two people were killed and at least 50 others injured in clashes across Egypt commemorating the second anniversary of the November 2011 clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud street, central Cairo.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:15
The AFTE believes that this current period is the “worst and the most dangerous ever” since the 25 January revolution, which has threatened the student freedom and universities’ independence as well.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:14
Security sources told Al-Masry A l-Youm that two jihadis suspected of committing the military intelligence bombing in Ismailia were arrested.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:03
The statement accused the military leadership, loyalists of Hosni Mubarak's regime and regional, and international powers of plotting against the country.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:52
The state that wishes to prosecute its political rivals, its judiciary can only comply, he explained. Supporting the oppressed rarely works, especially in political cases, something which could be applied to the recent commissioners’ decision.
Monday, November 18, 2013 - 07:50
Clashes erupted clashes in Ain Shams University in which both pro-Muslim Brotherhood and pro-army sides pelted each other with stones and empty bottles.