Gunfire shots were reportedly exchanged on Sunday in Cairo’s downtown during a protest by supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood, an Aswat Masriya eyewitness said. The witness added that the gunfire shots were heard at the street intersection of Mohamed Farid … read more
Deadly clashes erupted in Cairo on Sunday as pro-Morsi marches protesting against the military headed to Tahrir Square, where thousands were celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1973 war against Israel and voicing support for the army. Confrontations also took … read more
Egyptian jetfighters are staging celebratory flights over Cairo, ushering in a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the nation’s last war with Israel on a day when rival rallies by supporters and opponents of the ousted Islamist president carry the … read more
Supporters of the deposed Egyptian president Mohammad Mursi are calling for new protests on the 1973 Arab-Israeli war anniversary on Sunday after the deadliest violence in weeks. “The Egypt Anti-Coup Alliance repeats its call to all Egyptians to continue their … read more
Tamarod campaign leaders have called on the Egyptian people to take to the streets on 6 October to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1973 October War. The movement appealed to Egyptians to converge on Tahrir Square and the Ettehadiya … read more
Egypt on Sunday braced for rival demonstrations called by supporters and opponents of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi as it marks the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. The interior ministry warned it would “firmly confront” any violence at … read more
Egyptian authorities said on Saturday anyone who protests against the army on Sunday when the country celebrates the anniversary of an attack on Israeli forces during the 1973 war will be regarded as agents of foreign powers. Presidential spokesman Ahmed … read more
In a surprise middle-of-the-night move, Egyptian authorities have released Canadian detainees Tarek Loubani and John Greyson after nearly 50 days in an overcrowded, cockroach-infested cell in Cairo. “They just came to their cell and said, ‘Come with us,’ ” said … read more
A march for the Muslim Brotherhood set off from Rayyan Mosque in Maadi after the Friday prayers and toured Maadi streets. The marchers chanted, “Leave, Sisi! Morsy is my president!” as well as other chants against the Interior Ministry. They … read more
The US Embassy in Cairo warned its citizens to remain cautious after the pro-Morsi National Alliance to Support Legitimacy (NASL) called for protests from Friday until Sunday, 6 October, which is the armed forces day national holiday. The embassy called … read more