Morsi Challenged
Thousands fill squares across the country, and surround the presidential palace, joined in outcry against the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi
Luiz Sanchez
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Luiz is a Brazilian journalist in Cairo @luizdaVeiga
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Foreigners in flight ahead of mass demonstrations
Following embassy warnings and fears of an escalation in violence, foreigners flocked to the airports amid fears of disruption to flight schedules.
President Morsi’s one year in power
Mohamed Morsi: One Year in Power 30 June marks the one-year anniversary since Mohamed Morsi assumed Egyptâs presidency. The past year has been marred in controversy and hamstrung by political deadlocks, all amid wider social unrest fueled by the economic crisis and deteriorating human rights conditions. The presidentâs achievements and shortcomings are detailed within these …
Explosion rocks Port Said, killing journalist
The source of the explosion is believed to be a butane gas cylinder, although the circumstances of its detonation are under investigation
Islamists gather in support of presidentâs legitimacy
Protesters blame opposition groups for not cooperating with presidency
Trade Unions call for 30 June revolution
Drawing parallels with the months leading up to the ouster of the former President, trade unions call for another revolution
Mubarak-era PM to be released
Pending a retrial, Mubarak-era Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif is being released from Tora prison as legal detention period expires
Authorities arrest eight after Shiâa lynching incident
Morsi draws criticism for not fighting Shiâa prejudice from NGOs as well as foreign nations
UN Arab group meeting calls for action in Syria
Egyptian permanent representative to the United Nations in New York says world must act to deliver aid to Syrians and end the fighting
Rights group condemns lawsuits against free speech
Lawsuits against media and opposition groups must stop says Arab Network for Human Rights Information
Thai embassy: committee established to investigate recent incident
The Thailand ambassador explains what will happen next to the embassyâs first secretary
EIPR: State of Egypt’s food security âworryingâ
The number of Egyptians suffering from under-nutrition has risen as a result of deteriorating economic climate
Presidency launches online campaign to defend first year
The new campaign aims at highlighting government projects transparently
Five Syrians accused of âterrorisingâ EgyptAir flight
Accused said to be requesting asylum in Scotland
Ethiopia unveils IPoE report
Roundtable discussions to be held on further recommendations made by the International Panel of Experts
Catherine Ashton talks Syria, Egypt
In meeting with foreign minister, Catherine Ashton highlights European Union role in aid to Egypt
Al-Nour opposes planned pro- and anti-Morsi demos
Islamist groups plan demonstrations to support President Morsi and denounce violence, Al Nour will abstain
Foreign minister in Ethiopia to discuss dam
Mohamed Kamel Amr meets Ethiopian counterpart to discuss construction of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Assault complaint against Thai diplomat
Thai diplomat accused of assaulting an Egyptian woman at a hotel bar
Egyptian imprisoned on suspicion of espionage
An Egyptian male, whose identity is unknown, is detained pending trial into allegations of espionage for Israelâs Mossad
Antiquities ministry forms National Committee on heritage sites
The committee plans on meeting monthly to improve conditions of existing World Heritage Sites and to put forward new candidates
NCW submits bill on violence against women
The bill distinguishes between rape and sexual assault for prosecutors and judiciary to better apply fitting punishments
EU special envoy meets political currents ahead of Ashton visit
The European Union Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean region holds talks with various political figures regarding the current situation in Egypt
Nile University students clash with Zewail security
Zewail Science City continues to disregard court order
AUC New Cairo campus closed on power shortages
Tahrir campus classes to continue
UN World Food Programme struggles to feed Syrians
Ongoing civil war hampers efforts to provide food for millions of Syrians
Admin Court postpones Sadat lawsuit
Roqia Sadat opposes the appointment of Osama Rushdie to the National Council for Human Rights
Egypt reacts to Ethiopia dam announcement
Egyptian government is proceeding with caution in addressing construction of Ethiopiaâs Grand Renaissance Dam
Prosecutor generalâs request to recuse bench denied
Talaâat Abdullah made to pay EGP 12,000 for his request to recuse the bench
Ethiopian Dam announcement unexpected
Sudanâs ambassador to Cairo says Arab League intervention a possibility