Latest in Tag: Tahrir square Highlight
Latest in Tag: Tahrir square
Al-Beltagy, Hegazy on trial for 2011 torture case
Influential Islamist leaders accused of torture in Tahrir Square

Minister of Interior orders two remaining downtown walls removed
Walls to be replaced with checkpoints

When all roads are closed
Traffic has become an unavoidable trait of the day

First arrest for defacing Tahrir monument
Twenty year-old arrested for defacing Tahrir monument

Two events, one square
19 November was a busy day for Tahrir Square

Protests mark Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud
In Pictures: Mohamed Mahmoud protests continue amid clashes
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud

Mohamed Mahmoud protests continue amid minor clashes
Demonstrators in downtown Cairo mark the second year anniversary of Mohamed Mahmoud

Ministry of Interior warns groups trying to “spoil” the day
The ministry said it will respond without hesitation to “any forms of breaking the law”.

Anti-Coup Alliance: Egyptian people taught ‘military coup a harsh lesson’
At least four dead and scores injured in clashes on Friday

Egypt and EU important partners: Ashton
EU foreign affairs chief stresses need for inclusivity in Egypt ahead of Sunday’s opposing marches

Life continues in Tahrir Square
Iconic square opens to traffic

Prime Minister welcomes Friday demonstrations
El-Beblawi welcomed the demonstration and the armed forces insists Al-Sisi’s speech was not directed at any particular group

Cairo clashes death toll continues to rise
A man injured in 6th October Bridge clashes dies

Tamarod calls for mass Iftar in Tahrir
Movement calls on Egyptians to break their fast in Tahrir and overcome political differences

Tahrir protesters escalate their demands
The second closing of Tahrir square’s Mogamma by protesters

Group: At least 17 new cases of sexual assault reported on Monday
Operation Anti Sexual Harassment holds presidency and government responsible for sexual attacks; UN’s Ban Ki Moon voices concern over sexual violence committed at protests

Dozens of sexual assaults reported in Tahrir
Unprecedented number of sexual assault cases reported amid 30 June’s mass protests

Opposition supports increased protests
President Mohamed Morsi lost his legitimacy, there will be no dialogue: statements

Leave! But not without a prickly pear…
This vendor on Tahrir is wearing a headband that says irhal, or leave, and has planted a large Egyptian flag among the prickly pears, he is selling to protesters

Morsi Challenged
Thousands fill squares across the country, and surround the presidential palace, joined in outcry against the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi

Tahrir Development Project seeks partners
The Holding Company for Tourism, Hotels and Cinema asks the National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr and NSGB to contribute to Tahrir Development Project

Low turnout dampens Friday anti-Morsi demonstrations
Protesters demanding President Mohamed Morsi call for early presidential elections
In Pictures: Protests in Tahrir Square
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Friday marches call for early presidential elections
Opposition groups march to Tahrir Square to raise awareness for Tamarod and demand the release of political prisoners

Minors arrested near Interior Ministry
For attempting to bring down makeshift walls erected by ministry

American stabbed outside Cairo embassy
Police guarding the embassy managed to arrest the assailant

What does the future hold for Egypt?
Sunday night, during a late night call to the “Al-Hafez” television channel, I took part in a discussion with a prominent Egyptian political analyst regarding the country’s rampant political polarisation. For those who don’t know, Al-Hafez is a relatively extremist channel that plays host to a number of far right personalities, including a sheikh who …

Mazhar Shahin to return to post
Disciplinary Court orders the return of Mazhar Shahin to his position as Imam of Omar Makram Mosque

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