An Egyptian presidential spokesman on Monday dismissed an apparent threat by the military to both Egypt’s president and opposition that it would step in if political fighting descends into chaos, as president’s allies prepare for another mass rally in few … read more
In anticipation of demonstrations that may turn violent, the U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public on June 30th . The U.S. Embassy will continue monitor conditions and announce decisions regarding its operating status. As potentially violent protest activity … read more
Two years after the revolution that toppled a dictator, Egypt is already a failed state. According to the Failed States Index, in the year before the uprising we ranked No. 45. After Hosni Mubarak fell, we worsened to 31st. I … read more
You will be aware of the looming series of protests. The situation is changing regularly. As things stand at present large protests are planned for 30 June and there is the risk of disruption in the days leading up to … read more
An angry mob led by Salafist sheikhs torched and attacked houses of Shias in the small village of Zawya Abu Muslam in Giza governorate Sunday afternoon, killing four citizens. Not less than 3000 angry locals attacked houses of Shias in … read more
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Sunday that the moral responsibility of the army towards the people compels it to intervene and prevent the country from sliding into a dark tunnel of conflict, internal strife, criminality, and treason, and to … read more
Minister of Defence Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called on Egyptian political powers to look to reconciliation and understanding in order to protect Egypt in a speech on Sunday during a military lecture held by the armed forces at Galaa Theatre. “The … read more
“The chanting of ‘Down with military rule’ harmed the revolution,” opposition figure Hamdeen Sabbahi has told Al-Hayat newspaper. The paper published excerpts on its website Sunday from an interview with the former presidential candidate. The complete interview is scheduled to … read more
Opposition parties in Egypt that have formed a coalition planning mass protests on June 30, a date marking President Mohammed Mursi’s first anniversary in power, have announced a roadmap for their rallies. Speaking at a conference in Giza on Saturday, … read more
The fight for a democratic Egypt, that its people waged 2 years ago, wasn’t just a struggle to get rid of Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year-old dictatorship. It was a fight for better economic opportunities and social mobility. Tired of rampant unemployment … read more