Egyptian preacher and Vice President of the Salafist Call Yasser Burhami has stirred controversy with a new religious edict, or fatwa, allowing men to let their wives be raped if they fear for their lives. In another fatwa, he graphically … read more
A supporter of Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood was killed on Friday in clashes with the security forces in Fayoum province, south of Cairo, medical sources said. The woman, Reda Dahish, died after being hit by birdshot in her stomach. Six other … read more
The Egyptian military said on Thursday it had gained “complete control over the situation” in the Sinai Peninsula, where Islamist insurgents have been carrying out attacks against security forces for several months. Violence has spiralled in the Sinai since last … read more
16,000 Egyptian prisoners are to begin hunger strike in 11 different prisons across Egypt in protest of the “ill treatment” they are receiving inside the prisons, according to unofficial human rights groups, Anadolu Agency reported. The Freedom for Detainees in Egypt’s Prisons … read more
Egyptian authorities closed Tahrir Square to traffic on Friday ahead of protests supporting ousted President Mohamed Mursi. Armed forces and tanks could be seen blocking roads leading to the square early on Friday, an eyewitness said. This content is … read more
Visa fees for tourists coming to Egypt will increase starting May to reach $20 instead of $15. According to Hesham Zazou, tourism minister, the increase is slight and is not expected to affect the flow of tourists to the country. … read more
Former Assistant Interior Minister Ashraf Amin blamed the government for failing to issue legislation supporting security. He told Al-Mehwar 2 channel on Wednesday that the government does not have the political will to prevent terrorism. “It must be a government … read more
An Egyptian policeman and a militant were killed when security forces raided a hideout used by radical Islamists near Alexandria on Wednesday, and a senior officer was killed near Cairo when a bomb blew up his car, the Interior Ministry … read more
The United States said on Tuesday it will deliver 10 Apache attack helicopters to Egypt, relaxing a partial suspension of aid imposed after Egypt’s military ousted President Mohamed Mursi last year and cracked down violently on protesters. U.S. Defense Secretary … read more
Egypt needs to find at least $5 billion to invest in its dilapidated power grid, a government official told Reuters, highlighting a major challenge for the next president as the country faces the risk of worsening blackouts this summer. Energy … read more