Egypt is imploding. The old revolutionary groups are at each other’s throats. The unity of purpose displayed during the incredible eighteen revolutionary days in early 2011 is not only long gone, but it has been replaced with mistrust, acrimony, and … read more
On Sunday, Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi will complete his first year in office. Instead of being an occasion to celebrate – he is the first elected president – many fear the anniversary will mark the beginning of the collapse of … read more
As President Mohamed Morsi addressed the nation Wednesday night, in advance of mass street protests demanding his removal Sunday, his speech fell well short of appeasing his opponents. The long speech was badly received by Egypt’s opposition figures along with … read more
The Egyptian army has reinforced its presence in the Egyptian Suez Canal city of Port Said in the run up to widely-anticipated anti-government protests on 30 June. A number of armoured vehicles toured the city’s main streets on Wednesday afternoon, … read more
Egyptian troops deployed yesterday in Cairo and other cities ahead of protests planned by the opposition later this week to demand that President Mohammed Morsi step down. Two people were killed and 90 wounded in street clashes between supporters and … read more
Egypt’s Islamist president told his opponents to use elections not protests to try to change the government and said the military should focus on its role as the nation’s defenders in a nationally televised address on Wednesday, days before the … read more
A few thousand protesters gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square Wednesday eveningin anticipation of a national address by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi scheduled for 9:30pm. Opinions in Cairo’s flashpoint protest venue varied regarding the prospect of possible military intervention in Egypt’s … read more
Six people were injured, three shops destroyed, and four cars damaged in clashes in Mansoura between thousands of President Mohamed Morsy supporters belonging to Islamist movements and his opponents of the Tamarod campaign, the Popular Current, and the Constitution Party. … read more
Opposition political and revolutionary forces, led by the “Rebel” (Tamarod) campaign, launched Wednesday the 30 June Front, a coordinating political body to organise planned protests Sunday, as well the political demands of the protests. At a press conference for the … read more
1. More than 50 armoured vehicles and tanks have arrived at the Media Production City (MPC) in Cairo to secure it ahead of protests. Military officials have indicated that the move is to ensure that media outlets are able to … read more