Latest in Tag: freedom and justice party Highlight
Latest in Tag: freedom and justice party

Al-Sisiâs remarks reverberate in opposition, Brotherhood
President Morsi meets with Al-Sisi after his controversial statements on renewed military intervention in politics

Islamists rally for president’s legitimacy
A rally in support of President Mohamed Morsi dominates Nasr City on Friday

Islamists’ day of demonstrations
FJP secretary general accuses opposition of using political demands as cover to spread bloodshed

Opposition criticises US Ambassador’s statements
Patterson had voiced US skepticism over results of âstreet actionâ

Al-Nour opposes planned pro- and anti-Morsi demos
Islamist groups plan demonstrations to support President Morsi and denounce violence, Al Nour will abstain

Gabha Youth announce post 30 June plans
SCC president to take over, constitution to be stalled and a revolutionary commission to guide the regime

Salafi Daâwa opposes early elections
Salafi group says it will not participate in demonstrations, while other Islamist parties reaffirm intention to do so on Friday

Clashes erupt at Ismailia courthouse
Rejection of request to replace judge sparks confrontations between FJP and Al-Dostour Party members

Public prosecution investigates Alexandria clashes
The Muslim Brotherhood blames Tamarod for attacking party offices and a mosque, while Tamarod accuses Morsi supporters of attacking them

Islamist parties call for protests against violence
Islamist leaders: President can only be removed through elections

NGO trial verdicts must be contested in legal context: Darrag
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Amr Darrag blames certain “schemes” for exacerbating crises

Brotherhood is founding a new police state: Civil society organisations
Statement from 40 organisations claim the presidencyâs draft NGO law seeks to impose further restrictions on civil society

Admin court postpones Ramlet Boulaq verdict
Residents are suing the Cairo governor for issuing a land seizure order on their land

SCC ruling on officersâ right to vote unpopular
The Freedom and Justice Party says allowing soldiers to vote would undermine national security

Disapproval over increased taxes on bank loan loss provisions
Banking figures dissatisfied with Shura Councilâs decision to raise taxes on loan loss provisions, likely to affect investments

Muslim Brotherhood hosts former Malaysian PM
Former prime minister of Malaysia stresses importance of national unity and economic progress in Egypt

Zaazou defends Iranian tourism
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou sees Iranian tourism as a new opportunity for Egypt’s tourism sector

Free Egyptians Party elects chairman
Ahmed Said re-elected as party chairman in the partyâs first internal elections

Islamist groups to rally against Israel on Friday
FJP condemns the arrest of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem as Islamists plan to demonstrate at Al-Azhar
Sharqeya fight leaves at least two killed
A fight between FJP member’s son and Sharqeya residents over comments on Facebook

Key Egyptian negotiator with IMF resigned on Sunday, MOF spokesperson denies trouble with FJP as reason for resignation
Deputy Finance Ministerâs resignation adds risk to IMF loan

El-Erian handed three year suspended sentence
FJP Deputy Chairman says he plans to appeal sentence

Another advisor resigns from presidential team
Advisor for legal affairs Mohamad Fouad Gadallah resigns, accuses government of failing to engage people outside ruling party

FJP welcomes Mekki’s resignation
Minister of Justice Ahmed Mekki’s request for resignation is met with approval by both the Brotherhood and one of its critics Ahmed Al-Zind

39 detained in Friday clashes
Police arrest 39 for alleged participation in violence in Downtown Cairo

Over 100 injured in Friday clashes
The Brotherhood blames âpaid thugsâ for violence in downtown Cairo

Violence kicks off in Cairo and Alexandria
Brotherhood supporters and opponents face off near Tahrir Square and Samouha

Brotherhood’s Friday demonstrations
Opposition and some Salafi groups criticise Brotherhood-led protest

Condemnation of Boston bombings
Egyptian government, politicians, and parties offer their condolences to victims in Boston, El-Erian points to conspiracy

Brotherhood and FJP members face accusations of torture
New court case accuses Muslim brotherhood and Freedom and Justice Party members of torturing civilians