BBC News | From Jimmy Carter, a Rebuke to Egypt New York Times “The current environment in Egypt is not conducive to genuine democratic elections and civic participation,” Mr. Carter said as part of the statement, which warned that political campaigning in an already polarized situation “could be extremely ... Egypt's rehabilitation suffers a major setback Carter Center shuts Egypt office over rights concerns Carter Center shuts down Egypt office |
Daily Beast | Egypts LGBTs Fight Grindr Crackdown Daily Beast As first reported in Buzzfeed, the government of Egypt has admitted—boasted, really—that it is monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and Skype for any signs of homosexual activity. There are reports that the hookup site Grindr is being watched as well ... Egypt: New legal guide for LGBT communities; please share |
Times of India | Egypt signs with six international firms to dredge new Suez Canal Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt signed contracts with six international firms on Saturday to carry out dredging of the new Suez Canal, the flagship project in President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's program to revive an economy battered by years of political turmoil. The new Suez has the potential to transform Egypt Egypt inks deal with 6 firms to dredge New Suez Canal |
Telegraph.co.uk | Report: Egypt arrests commander of Sinai jihadist group Jerusalem Post Walid Waqed Atallah, the most wanted man in Egypt, is the head of Ansar Bayit al-Maqdis, a radical Islamist group that has also claimed credit for launching rockets at Eilat. Ansar Bayit al-Maqdis. A poster issued by Egyptian terrorist group Ansar ... 3 Egyptian troops killed in border tunnel collapse Official says at least 2 Egyptian troops killed when tunnel along Egypt-Gaza ... |
ABC News | Egypt's Foray Into Libya Underlines Its Concerns ABC News Egypt's military involvement in Libya underlines Cairo's concerns about the threat posed by Islamic militant groups operating near the two nations' porous border, as well as home-grown jihadis who rely on their Libyan comrades for weapons. Above all ... Egypt: We're bombing Islamist militants in Libya 'Battle for Egypt': Cairo warplanes 'bomb Libya's Islamists' – report Former General Leads Offensive Against Libyan Islamists |
UPDATE 2-Egypt signs with six international firms to dredge new Suez Canal Reuters CAIRO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Egypt signed contracts with six international firms on Saturday to carry out dredging of the new Suez Canal, the flagship project in President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's programme to revive an economy battered by years of ... |
Middle East Monitor | Gaza cease-fire boosts Hamas-Egypt ties Al-Monitor Following the Israeli war on Gaza, the relationship between Hamas and Egypt has gradually improved, especially after Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh praised Cairo's role in sponsoring the cease-fire agreement in a phone call to Egyptian intelligence in ... Israel reveals details of security coordination with Egypt Billions for Gaza and vindicating Egypt's Sisi FM Meets Palestinian Delegation From Gaza Strip |
In Egypt, an authoritarian regime holds sway again The Guardian And it's true that terror exists in Egypt. On Wednesday, an improvised explosive device went off by the railings of the supreme court in downtown Cairo injuring 12 people. On Thursday, two went off in Tanta – the biggest provincial city in the delta ... |
The Daily Star | Egypt's military foray into Libya underscores its concerns The Daily Star BENGHAZI, Libya: Egypt's military involvement in Libya underlines Cairo's concerns about the threat posed by Islamist militant groups operating near the two nations' porous border, as well as homegrown jihadists who rely on their Libyan comrades for ... Egypt warplanes hit Libya militias, say officials Egypt's foray into Libya underlines its concerns in region Egypt warplanes hit Libya militias, officials say |
The Intercept - First Look Media | Egypt's US-Backed Military Regime is Brutalizing Student Protestors The Intercept - First Look Media Just a few short months after John Kerry disingenuously congratulated Egypt's military junta for “transitioning to democracy”, the young students who helped galvanize the 2011 Egyptian Revolution are back protesting its increasingly draconian rule ... Egypt, Sudan presidents to deliver speeches from Cairo Sunday Egypt, Sudan leaders stress need to set differences aside, further ties Al-Bashir arrives for talks with Al-Sisi |