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Latest in Egypt
Political movements divided over August 24
Political movements and factions stand divided regarding their participation in the 24 August protests against the Brotherhood
FJP leader’s tweet felt as slap in face by leftists
Party chief calls those on the left fragmented, irreligious, elitist, arrogant failures
New wave of regional governors expected “soon”
Regional governors to be appointed by president Morsy soon, says the presidential spokesperson
Protests against IMF chief visit to discuss loan.
Revolutionary socialists reject $4.8bn IMF loan, criticise Lagarde visit to Egypt
The women’s carriage is for women only
Activists to stick “the women’s carriage is for women only” posters
No amnesty for detainees in military prisons released by Morsy’s committee
Released military prisoners didn’t receive presidential pardon, says the No Military Trials movement
No Comment; The Sinai conundrum
Maariv claiming Knesset is worried about Egypt breaching the Camp David, “No Comment” remains the common phrase
Khairy: “Almost all political parties are in a stage of relaxation”
DNE speaks with Ahmed Khairy, the official spokesperson for the liberal Free Egyptians party
Former MP’s sons arrested for illegal archelogical excavation
Controlling the unauthorised removal of ancient artifacts is an ongoing challenge for the state
Villagers take officials hostage over drinking water complaints
Al-Menofiya governor, the Health Minister taken as hostages by Al-Menofiya residents
Al-Dostour Party active in the streets
Al-Dostour Party takes action in the streets, holding “No Harassment” awareness campaign
El-Sisi in the Sinai
Meets with tribal leaders, vows Rafah attack culprits will be named soon
More military trial civilians released
Morsy orders the release of more civilians imprisoned through military trials
Sinai land reclamation project to aid stability in region
Development plans aim to settle large swathes of Sinai as agricultural zones
Alexandria gas pipeline fire
Burning trash blamed for gas pipeline fire
Legislative authority to remain with the President
Office of the President confirms Morsy will hold on to temporary powers
Human rights activist Manal El-Teiby withdraws from Constituent Assembly
With El-Teiby’s withdrawal, the Constituent Assembly loses another member that does not belong to Islamist parties or groups
Statements on killing protesters denounced by Al-Azhar
Sheikh Islam is not member of the Azhar Fatwa Committee, nor is he a member of the Islamic research compound
El-Roweiny needlessly resigns and El-Sisi appoints more new military leaders
El-Roweiny is now the sixth member of SCAF to leave the political scene
Sinai: Death sentences as fighting continues
Of the 14, eight were convicted in absentia.
Controversial Military Prosecutor made new Chief of Military Justice
The promotion of Medhat Ghezy to Chief of Military Justice suggests that the practice of subjecting civilians to military trials will not be subject to radical change under President Morsy’s tenure.
Revolutionary Socialists spread the message
The Revolutionary Socialists founded the Ayzeen Naeesh (We want to live) campaign
El-Sisi conducts wide scale SCAF reshuffle
Minister of Defence General Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi continues to appoint new men in top military posts
FJP plans million-man Quran recital
Competing marches planned while Al-Azhar Sheikh claims killing those opposing President legitimate
Mekki finalising judicial independence law
The Judicial Inspection Directorate is the body concerned with monitoring the performance of judges
Controversial measures considered to combat power crisis
While a new power plant is launched, plans to close stores at 9 pm considered
Rafah border reopens, security forces continue Sinai crackdown
The Rafah border crossing was reopened yesterday
Protest over death of metro passenger
A female passenger, Madeeha Saber, was killed on the tracks earlier in the week
Minister of health takes steps to secure hospitals
More security for 100 hospitals around Egypt, More medical supplies and improved PR departments to deal with Furious families
North Americans Israeli recruits mistaken for North Koreans by Egyptian media
Inaccurate reports that 127 North Korean immigrants arrived in Israel to join the Israeli defense forces