Prosecutors in the Hosni Mubarak trial claim Egypt's ousted president, his security chief and six top police officers were the "actual instigators" of the killing of more than 800 protesters during Arab Spring protests last year. Mubarak and his seven co-defendants...
Secular Blocs Warn Egypt’s Islamists Could Cut a Deal With Military
Secular Blocs Warn Egypt’s Islamists Could Cut a Deal With Military | Junta didn’t target Islamists in recent raids
Mubarak Charges May Be Dropped, Some Speculate
As Egypt's ousted President Hosni Mubarak returns to trial this week there is speculation that his charges of corruption and mass murder will be dropped. Egyptian prosecutors are currently preparing their final arguments at a court in Cairo, where the former U.S....
Muslim Brotherhood Rep. Says Peace Treaty With Israel May Be Put to a Vote
A representative from Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is indicating the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty may be reconsidered and put to a popular referendum. "People will express their opinions on it," said Rashad Bayoumi, deputy Supreme Leader of the Brotherhood whose...
Egypt Junta to Speed End of Parliament Elections
Egypt Junta to Speed End of Parliament Elections | Runoffs moved up, first parliament seating in late February
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Vows to Protect Churches During Christmas
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Vows to Protect Churches During Christmas | Protesters condemn pope’s plan to invite junta leaders to mass
US ‘Concerned’ as Egypt Junta Attacks Pro-Democracy Groups
US ‘Concerned’ as Egypt Junta Attacks Pro-Democracy Groups | Attacks target ‘foreign funding’ of NGOs
US in Secret Talks With Egypt’s Military Rulers on Israeli Peace Treaty
The United States is engaged in secret talks with Egypt's military rulers in order to ensure the newly elected Islamic leadership remains faithful to Egypt's peace treaty with Israel, according to top Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei. Some in the U.S. and...
Egypt Islamist Blocs Score 90 Percent of Seats in Second Round
Egypt Islamist Blocs Score 90 Percent of Seats in Second Round | Junta won’t let majority form government
Egypt’s Security Forces Increase Attacks on Civilians, With US Support
The death toll in the uprisings in Egypt have reached 13 since Friday, as security forces attack civilians protesting the lingering military rule. Early Monday morning, security forces attempted to clear Tahrir Square, swinging batons and shooting tear gas at...