Egypt’s ruling military council apologised on Saturday after military police beat protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, but activists called for fresh protests to denounce violence by the authorities. A security official and witnesses said that military police surrounded protesters shortly … read more
Egyptian soldiers fired in the air and used batons in the early hours of Saturday to disperse activists demanding the cabinet appointed by Hosni Mubarak be purged by the country’s new military leaders, protesters said. Thousands had gathered in Cairo’s … read more
The Muslim Brotherhood — the biggest opposition force in Egypt — is mistrusted in the West and by some in Egypt. The BBC’s Tarik Kafala investigates its platform and activities. THE Brotherhood runs hospitals, schools, banks, community centres, and facilities … read more
As hundreds of Egyptian college students rallied at the iconic pyramids of Giza Friday to promote tourism, camel guide Salah Shabani stood to the side and looked on with sadness. It’s been two weeks since a popular uprising forced President … read more
Child welfare activists here say there may be as many as 50,000 street kids in Cairo. “They leave home because of violence or neglect or because they don’t have enough to eat,” said Jane Gibreel, country director of Save the … read more
Former Assistant Foreign Minister Abdallah al-Ashaal intends to found a new political party, the Free Egypt Party, according to MENA, Egypt’s official news agency. An official announcement will be made at a press conference in Cairo this week, al-Ashaal said. … read more
The United States Postal Service announced Thursday that it resumed mail service to Egypt this week, including Global Express Guaranteed, Express Mail International, Priority Mail International and First-Class Mail International. As the political unrest began to unfold in Egypt this … read more
Authorities in Egypt have arrested a former Minister from the ousted Mubarak regime and the former chief of state television and radio in connection with an investigation into allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds, officials said on Thursday. … read more
A police officer was arrested after he shot dead a microbus driver in Cairo’s Maadi suburb after a verbal argument erupted between the two over what eye witnesses said was a traffic dispute. The officer is to be held for … read more
An assassination attempt against then Vice President Omar Suleiman was foiled during the 18-day uprising which led to the resignation of Egypt’s former president, announced Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Abul Gheit during a television interview on Wednesday. Aboul Gheit said … read more