Egypt Solidarity Initiative calls for international attention to human rights in Egypt
International activists and scholars release statement calling for an end to crackdown on civilians.
Libya denies rumours of impending coup
In a video posted on the Internet, Khalifa Haftar announced an "initiative" looking to the interim authorities being suspended
Terror attacks spike in Arab Spring countries during 2013
IHS Janes’ Terrorism and Insurgency Centre notes increases in violence across Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa. IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre (JTIC) released a report Thursday that cites a…
US Department of State criticises Putin’s support for Al-Sisi presidential bid
Al-Sisi’s visit to Russia would not impact shared interests with Egypt, says Deputy US Department Spokesman
Anti-Coup Alliance calls for marches on six-month anniversary of sit-in dispersals
The pro-Morsi bloc called for demonstrations under the name “Rabaa, icon of the revolution” The Anti-Coup Alliance, the most prominent pro-Morsi opposition bloc, called for marches and demonstrations Friday to…
Workers’ welfare in Qatar: Navigating a minefield
By James M. Dorsey Qatari organisers of the 2022 World Cup – in a bid to fend off criticism in the European parliament, convince world football body FIFA of progress made…
US embassy staff member detained in Cairo without charges: embassy spokesman
US State Department will work with all sides, including Muslim Brotherhood, to help move toward an “inclusive, democratically elected civilian government”
265 dead in January: Independent count
Independent statistical database Wiki Thawra reports 108 dead on revolution’s third anniversary – nearly double the official count of 66
Egypt mummy found in well-preserved sarcophagus
Spanish archaeologists have discovered a 3,600-year-old Egyptian mummy inside a wooden sarcophagus adorned with rare feather drawings in Luxor
Putin backs Sisi’s ‘run’ for Egyptian presidency
The 59-year-old Egyptian field marshal has not actually declared his presidential ambitions but is overwhelmingly predicted to run in elections