Tens of the Muslim Brotherhood supporters protested in front of the Israeli ambassador’s house in the neighborhood of Maadi to object against “Israeli penetration of the Egyptian borders and targeting sites on Egyptian soil” in Sinai. “Down with the military … read more
Egyptian helicopters fired on a meeting of suspected militants in the country’s Sinai Peninsula, officials said Sunday, killing at least 12 people as authorities stepped up their attacks following an Israeli drone strike in the region. The helicopter attack came … read more
The Egyptian Coalition on Children’s Rights demanded that constitutional amendments adopt a definition of the child and determine the criminal responsibility age, compulsory education, work, employment, and the child’s right to ask for legal and health advice without parental consent. … read more
Supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi fortified their two Cairo sit-in sites as Egyptian security officials said their forces will move against the entrenched protest camps within 24 hours – perhaps as early as daybreak today. At the main sit-in, … read more
Unless a miracle occurs and the Muslim Brotherhood agrees to take part in a new political process, society should prepare itself for a long struggle with the Brotherhood, whose end, and by what means it will occur, only God knows. … read more
Egyptian securpity officials say forces will besiege two protest camps in Cairo supporting the country’s ousted president within 24 hours. One official suggested action against the sit-ins by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi could happen as early as daybreak … read more
The head of Egypt’s leading Islamic authority Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, has begun calling on political powers and public figures to attend a national reconciliation meeting later this week. The exact date of the forum, spearheaded by the Grand Sheikh … read more
The Egyptian army has killed 15-17 miltiants in an “anti-terrorist” military operation in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai, Reuters’ Aswat masrya website reported. For two hours late on Saturday evening army Apache helicopters reportedly targeted “terrorist” sites in the town of … read more
The killing of five Egyptian jihadis in North Sinai, allegedly by an Israeli drone, raises questions about the number of militants in the region, particularly after the 30 June protests and the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsy. Events escalated before … read more
Supporters of ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi called more rallies for Sunday to demand his reinstatement, amid last ditch efforts for reconciliation ahead of a threatened crackdown on protests. The Anti-Coup Alliance said 10 marches would take off from various … read more