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Former interior minister testifies in court over 25 January protester killings
by Youssef Aziz The Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday heard testimony from former interior minister Habib Al-Adly defending himself in a trial over his involvement in the killing of protesters during the 25 January Revolution. Former president Hosni Mubarak, on trial in the same case, missed the trial due to health issues. “I never gave …
The fascist tendencies of a proud nation
By Rasheed Hammouda and Mohamed Ibrahim For the previous installments: Part one and Part two This is the final installment of a three part series. The aim of this series is to dispel the increasingly widespread belief held by both supporters and detractors of Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi that the circumstances he faces and the …
Lax FIFA policing of political interference in football focuses on Egypt
By James M. Dorsey World football body FIFA has dispatched investigators to Egypt to probe allegations of government interference as the country prepares for potentially risky bids to host two international tournaments, the 2017 Beach Soccer World Cup and the 2018 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. The FIFA investigation and the bids come against the …
In a league of his own: Sisi’s loving embrace
By Rasheed Hammouda and Mohamed Ibrahim This article is the second of a three part series. The aim of this series is to dispel the increasingly widespread belief held by both supporters and detractors of Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi that the circumstances he faces and the actions he takes are similar to those of his predecessors, …
In a league of his own: Sisi is not the heir to Nasser’s legacy
By Rasheed Hammouda and Mohamed Ibrahim This article is the first of a three part series. The aim of this series is to dispel the increasingly widespread belief held by both supporters and detractors of Sisi that the circumstances he faces and the actions he takes are similar to those of his predecessors, specifically Gamal …
‘Trial of the century’ postponed again
Mubarak, sons, Al-Adly, and six aides set to continue standing trial on Sunday
Trial of Mubarak, sons, former minister postponed
“Trial of the century” convenes at the Police Academy on Wednesday
Egyptian foreign reserves edge up in March: Central Bank head
Reuters – Egypt’s foreign reserves rose to around $17.42bn in March from $17.307bn in February, central bank governor Hisham Ramez said, edging further away from critical lows they hit last year. The reserves fell sharply following the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak in early 2011, but have been bolstered since last summer when Gulf …
‘Trial of the Century’ postponed to Tuesday
Mubarak, his two sons, former interior minister, and six aides will continue standing trial on 25 March
The Anti-Coup Alliance calls for marches to commemorate anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster
The pro-Brotherhood group calls for supporters to reject the “assassination of the 25 January Revolution”
Mubarak trial resumes
Hamdy Badeen testifies in the “trial of the century”
60% of Shayfeencom observers’ permits rejected
The organisation accuses the Supreme Electoral Commission of obstructing election transparency
Is the worst over for Egypt’s economy?
By Farah Halime Could Egypt’s economy be on the road to recovery? Some indicators suggest this might be the case. According to Reuters: Egyptian business activity shrank for the 13th month in a row in October but at a much slower rate, suggesting the economy may be improving after months of renewed political turmoil. The seasonally …
Egypt’s misguided liberals
By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy Questions were already being raised about Egypt’s new liberals and whether they really were as democratic as they claimed to be. But, as Sharif Abdel Kouddous wrote in the Nation recently, “the turning point came on August 14, when the military and security forces brutally cleared the two mass sit-ins in …
Arab League should send fact-finding mission to Egypt: Arab rights groups
Arab civil society organistations blame “lack of political will” for human rights infringements
Morsi turns to Syria and football to polish his tarnished image
By James M. Dorsey President Mohamed Morsi and his flailing Muslim Brotherhood have turned to foreign policy and soccer to improve their battered image in advance of a planned mass anti-government protest at the end of this month and mounting calls for his resignation. In a bid to distract attention from his domestic woes, curry …
Recover of assets is a pivotal challenge: Abdallah
Prosecutor General Tala’at Abdallah calls for a new initiative to restore stolen funds
Egypt’s economy: A state of ‘zugzwang’
By: Mohamed A. Fouad The Egyptian economy is slated for a growth of only 2% in the fiscal year ending June 2013. Despite President Mohamed Morsi’s hope for a 5.5% growth next year, the outlook for 2014 is not flattering. Earlier this year, the World Bank forecasted economic growth at 3.8% for 2014 and in a …
Court acquits man accused of attempting to assassinate Mubarak
Hamza is acquitted of assassination attempt on Mubarak’s life in Addis Ababa in June 1995
Andalous Institute condemns ‘repressive police tactics’
The Andalous Institute for Tolerance and Anti-Violence Studies says the police are backing whatever regime is in power
Court overturns Mubarak release
Former president Hosni Mubarak’s acquittal from graft charges repealed
Mubarak acquitted from graft charges, remains in prison
The former president will remain in prison to face two more charges
Frozen Mubarak assets worth around $1bn
Britain and Switzerland cannot confirm exact amount belonging to former regime members and affiliates, saying investigations still ongoing
Mubarak ordered back to Tora, retrial in May
Former president Hosni Mubarak will return to Tora prison hospital and face retrial for the death of protesters on 11 May
Is there no other alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood?
It has been repeated many times in recent months that there exists no alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood in terms of selecting a group capable and organised enough to rule Egypt. Other organisations, it has been claimed, lack unity, do not have enough popular political support, or have no clear vision for a political platform. …
Court orders Mubarak release on bail pending other charges
Former President Hosni Mubarak to stay in prison on charges of corruption
Shura members condemn UN declaration against violence towards women
Salafi Al-Nour Party Shura Council member Mohamed Al-Azab called for a distinction between “fairness” and “equality”
Shura Council demands Mubarak return to Tora
Upper house of parliament condemns UN treaty on women for allowing sexual freedoms and gay marriage, attacks police for failing to protect FJP offices
Abdel Meguid demands application of court order restoring him as Prosecutor General
Former Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud submits a second request requiring the Cairo Court of Appeals to issue a report on how its verdict to restore him should be applied
ICSRF urges Egypt to join International Criminal Court
The International Centre for Supporting Rights and Freedoms said Egypt should join the International Criminal Court to strengthen the justice system and end the culture of impunity