The constitution article that prevents the establishment of political parties based on religion is vague and loosely-defined, said Salah Abdel Ma’boud, a member of the Salafi Nour Party. Article 54 was approved on Thursday by the 50-member committee in charge … read more
Egypt’s army forces have tightened security around Cairo and Giza on Friday ahead of protests planned by Islamist supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi whose trial starts next week. Army tanks closed-off all entrances to Cairo’s central Tahrir Square against … read more
Gunmen have opened fire on a famous Cairo hotel located on the road to the pyramids, state-run Al-Ahram online reported on Friday. The publication later said the attack was a result of a dispute over drinks. There were no casualties, … read more
Egypt has detained 22 women members of the Muslim Brotherhood, a security official said on Friday, fuelling tensions days before deposed President Mohamed Mursi and 14 other leaders of the Islamist group go on trial. Security forces have arrested thousands … read more
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has discussed political and security concerns in Egypt via phone with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. “Secretary Hagel and Egyptian Minister of Defense Gen. Al-Sisi spoke again by phone this morning. They discussed the interim … read more
Police prevented clashes between supporters of Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and those of Bassem Youssef outside the studio in which Youssef shoots his show. The studio, located on Talaat Harb Street, saw tensions between the two sides that began … read more
Hassan Eisa, head of Ain Shams University, announced Wednesday that a protocol is expected to be signed Thursday between the Ministry of Interior and the Supreme Council of Universities (SCU) to tighten campus security nationwide. According to Eissa, the SCU … read more
Egypt said on Wednesday it was committed to reconciliation and accused the Muslim Brotherhood, whose leaders are due to appear in court next week, of undermining efforts to resolve political turmoil. “The government realises from its side the importance of … read more
Twenty Azhar university students were arrested on Wednesday for participating in riots that erupted into clashes, a security official told a local news channel. Mahmoud Sobeiha, Azhar University security head, said that the arrested students will be handed over to … read more
Egypt aims to attract 13.5 million visitors next year, bringing in around $11 billion, as it launches an international campaign to lure back foreigners deterred by political turmoil, the tourism minister said. The country is a magnet for people interested … read more