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Latest in Egypt
Morsy supporters crowd administrative court, fights ensue
The court is ruling on Morsy’s decision to reinstate the People’s Assembly, as well as SCAF’s constitutional decree, the dissolution of the Shura Council and the Constituent Assembly. Verdicts are expected at 4 pm
Parliament calls on court to rule on membership
The Cassation Court is the fourth judicial body, and the highest, now engaged in ruling on the functioning of the assembly
Harsh verdicts in Suez
Seven defendants get six months in prison, while an eighth gets three years
Mubarak sons trial is postponed
Judge denies Alaa and Gamal Mubarak temporary release until resumption of trial
Suez killing an “accident”
Police investigation reveals that suspects didn’t kill the victim on purpose
SCC: our decision is final
“The Supreme Constitutional Court’s decisions are binding to all institutions of state”
Lawyers file suits against Morsy’s parliament decision
Suits challenge the legality of the president’s move, calls for suspension of presidency
Lawyers file suit against President Morsy
President Morsy accused of ‘trickery’ and refusal to abide by law
Constitutional court slams president’s decision to reinstate People’s Assembly
Supreme Constitutional Court: our decisions are final and binding to all institutions of state
Morsy and generals play nice at graduation
President Mohamed Morsy shared a dais with the two heads of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces at the graduation ceremony for the Military Technical College
Muslim Brotherhood mobilises to help Morsy reach his 100 days goals
Despite his official resignation, many remain suspect about the president’s relationship with the Brotherhood
People’s voice at the president’s palace
Abdeen Palace complaint office a mix of emotion and bureacucracy
Morsy to visit Saudi Arabia
In his first overseas meeting as president, Morsy will be visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Auction on Nubian lands cancelled following protests
The General Authority for Rehabilitation Projects and Agricultural Development in the Ministry of Agriculture has decided to cancel an auction held on lands which belonged to Nubians, which was due to take place on Sunday. The decision comes in response to protests held in front of the ministry on the same day, held by Nubian …
Libyan Liberals declare early victory
National Forces Alliance claim backed by Islamist Justice and Construction party
No to Military Trials pressure on Morsy
No Military Trials movement called on the president to free all of those facing “unjust” trials at the hands of the SCAF
President asserts power, pundits and politicians mixed over move
Mixed reviews from Egyptian politicians and political observers, most of whom believe the president asserted his political power to directly challenge the ruling SCAF.
Morsy pushes back
The president reinstates dissolved People’s Assembly in a move that challenges the Supreme Constitutional Court and the ruling generals
Morsy brings back People’s Assembly
The president issued a decree calling parliament back into session
Constituent Assembly to limit freedom of religion
Members: freedom of belief is unlimited, freedom of practice in Egypt should be limited to the “three heavenly faiths”
Calls for Shaimaa Adel’s Release
The whereabouts of Egyptian journalist, detained in Sudan, are not clear
Journalists believe Shura Council criteria is “Islamisation” of the press
Emergency Meeting of Press Syndicate leads to a march on the Shura Council
Police and lawyer tensions tighten after brawl
call for an end to ‘representing policemen’ until demands are met
Alex court supports bearded police
Interior Ministry’s beard ban overruled
Christians form fraternity
Christian Brotherhood to maintain Coptic voice in face of political Islam
Suspected killers of Suez student moved
Murder of Ahmed Hussein Eid raises questions about motives
Nile boat sinks in front of Maspero
A Nile boat carrying 25 passengers sank on Saturday morning in front of the Maspero building. The boat– named Al-Me’allem – was on a short Nile cruise from Kasr Al-Nil Bridge to October 6 Bridge, when it crashed into a concrete pillar of a bridge near Maspero. According to state-run gazette Al-Ahram, eyewitnesses reported that nearby …
Revolutionary youth coalition disbands
In the wake of President Mohamed Morsy’s official inauguration, The Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution on Saturday announced its dissolution, citing the president’s election as a turning point in the country’s history. Ziad El-Elaimy, a member of the executive office of the coalition, and a former member of parliament, said the organization had …
Morsy in a week
Egypt’s first civilian president, Mohamed Morsy, has been in power for exactly one week.
Protest against sexual harassment encourages public dialogue
Small group walks through downtown to engage with the men they hope to change