Egypt says it’s charging Al Jazeera journalists with terrorism
The names of the defendants have not been released, leaving other journalists in Cairo guessing.
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Egypt’s military rulers face heightened threat from shadowy militant group
Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Cairo last week, says it considers the military ‘non-Muslim.’ It stepped up attacks after former President Morsi was ousted.
Cairo blasts send worrisome message on eve of Tahrir anniversary
Five policemen were killed in attacks on Cairo’s police headquarters and two other locales Friday. The bombings come amid deep polarization as the military-led transition moves forward.
Egyptians vote ‘yes’ in referendum — but what are they approving?
A resounding approval of Egypt’s new constitution will be seen as an endorsement of a military government that has waged a systematic crackdown on dissent.
Egypt’s courts going soft on Islamist protesters? Not so fast
A court in Alexandria has ruled in favor of 21 women and girls convicted of joining an anti-coup protest. But other followers of former President Morsi are unlikely to get lenient treatment.
Third time lucky? Egypt struggles with another constitution
Egypt has issued a draft constitution, its third attempt since the 2011 revolution. The latest expands protection of some civil rights, but also entrenches the powerful military.
Twilight in Tahrir: Egypt law aims to sharply curb protest
A new law requires that those organizing a demonstration or open meeting get advance approval from Egyptian police, who can ban such gatherings at will.
Egyptian authorities pave over Rabaa massacre
Three months after state forces killed hundreds of Egyptian protesters, the massacre has been whitewashed – both literally and from official records.
Morsi trial opens new battleground for Egypt’s military and Islamists
Muslim Brotherhood supporters say former President Morsi and other leaders are victims of a political vendetta, pointing to police who killed protesters and still walk free.
Across Egypt, piles of ash where church pews once stood
Anti-Christian attacks have swept through Egypt since Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi was ousted. Christian properties have been desecrated and reduced to rubble.
Is Egypt repeating the same mistakes that led to its political impasse?
A body appointed by Egypt’s interim government to rewrite the country’s constitution met for the first time today. Critics are warning it looks set to repeat the mistakes of the past few years.
Egypt interior minister: Thursday’s bombing is start of insurgency
The Egyptian interior minister survived an assassination attempt on Thursday. The Islamist political alliance warned the bombing could be used to justify a heavier hand.
Egypt prosecutes Morsi: A sign of ‘war’ on Brotherhood?
Egypt’s military-backed government referred ousted President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood for trial, a signal that Egypt’s current rulers are going to widen their efforts against the group.
Mubarak released: Egyptians wonder where the revolution went
For many Egyptians, his release from prison today symbolizes the reversal of changes wrought by the 2011 revolution.
Crackdown on Cairo’s Morsi supporters stalls
As security forces prepare to break up pro-Muslim Brotherhood protest camps, some in Egypt’s interim government may be urging a lighter hand, delaying the showdown.
Egyptian army chief calls for help to fight ‘terrorism’ of the Muslim Brotherhood
Gen. Sisi’s speech, in which he encouraged Egyptians to show their support in the streets on Friday, could escalate the standoff with the Muslim Brotherhood to dangerous levels.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood scoffs at reconciliation
The Muslim Brotherhood remains defiant, convening parliamentary bodies dissolved by the Egyptian military weeks ago.
48 hours: Morsi confronts the Army’s ultimatum
The military is warning that it will intervene if President Morsi doesn’t restore calm. Many see it as a sign that he will have to resign.
Protesters attack Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Egypt
Demonstrations have broken out across Egypt calling for the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi and pressuring the Brotherhood that backs him.
Latest blow to Egypt’s tourism: Luxor’s governor
President Morsi has enraged residents in Luxor, one of Egypt’s main tourism destinations, by appointing as governor a former member of Al Gamaa al-Islamiyya.