The National Defence Council, lead by interim president Adly Mansour, announced that the council will be closely monitoring the sit-ins in Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda Square. The council was deeply concerned that both sit-ins did not respect the fundamental principles … read more
Eleven bodies found close to the sit-in in support of Mohamed Morsy in Rabea al-Adaweya Square bear “signs of torture,” according to an official source at Egypt’s Interior Ministry. Ten individuals have so far complained about undergoing torture by Muslim … read more
East Alexandria prosecution has ordered the arrest of top Muslim Brotherhood figures on charges of inciting violence which left dozens killed and hundreds injured in Egypt’s second-city. Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and 2 other Islamist leaders, including Khairat al-Shater, Hassan … read more
Egypt’s National Defence Council has warned supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi that security forces would take “decisive and firm” action if protesters overstepped their rights, as thousands stood their ground at multiple demonstrations across the country. The council called … read more
Egypt’s vice presidency announced the visit of the European Union’s (EU) High Representative Catherine Ashton to Egypt. “The High Representative is following with concern the latest developments in Egypt and deeply deplores the loss of life during […] demonstrations. […]Human … read more
Clashes in Port Said between supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi and his opponents on Sunday left three dead and 30 wounded, announced the health ministry as reported by the state news agency on Monday. A health official said that … read more
One soldier was killed and eight were injured in the most recent attack on a military camp early Monday in Northern Sinai’s Rafah, security sources said. Army conscript Mohamed Mahmoud Ali, 22, was shot in the head with life ammunition … read more
Wasat Party head Aboul-Ela Madi and deputy leader Essam Sultan were arrested in the early hours of Monday. Both men were arrested in the hill-top Moqattam district before being transferred to Tora Prison on the edge of Cairo, where former … read more
Unidentified assailants opened fire at several security sites in the Sinai Peninsula late on Sunday near Egypt’s border with Israel and the Gaza Strip. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Security forces and gunmen exchanged gunfire at three security … read more
Supporters of Egypt’s ousted Islamist president marched toward a military facility in the early hours of Monday, as thousands of marchers were seen leaving the Rabaa al-Adawiya mosque in northern Cairo, where they have been staging a weeks-long vigil. The … read more