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Top News: Morsi Congratulates Obama on Re-election, Erian Skeptical

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Nov 7, 2012

Top News: Morsi Congratulates Obama on Re-election, Erian Skeptical

By Egypt Source

President Mohamed Morsy sent a message to US President Barack Obama Wednesday congratulating him on winning a second term in the US election the day before. Dr. Essam el-Erian, a leader of the Freedom and Justice Party, said in a statement to the BBC, "The Egyptian people and the world still wait for the change […]

MENASource

Nov 6, 2012

After the Revolution: The Ministry of Interior Proposes Repressive Laws

By Ragab Saad

The Egyptian Ministry of Interior recently presented a number of draft laws it wishes to pass by presidential decree. The proposed drafts demonstrate that the ministry is neither willing nor ready to relinquish the tools of oppression that characterized the past few decades under the former regime.

MENASource

Nov 6, 2012

Top News: Cabinet Protesters Excluded from President’s Prisoner Amnesty

By Egypt Source

Egyptian Prosecutor-General Abdel-Maguid Mahmoud on Monday finalised the list of political detainees to be given amnesties on orders of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, according to a spokesman for the prosecutor-general’s office. 

MENASource

Nov 5, 2012

Breaking Down the Myth of Small Businesses in Egypt

By Hoda Youssef

 In the rare times when constructive discussions about economic policy orientation take place in post-revolution Egypt, emphasis is often placed on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as a means to promote economic growth and help reduce high poverty rates. This same focus existed during the Mubarak era, as the regime tried to keep up with […]

MENASource

Nov 5, 2012

Top News: South Sinai Checkpoints Tighten Security After Police Killings

By Egypt Source

The South Sinai Security Directorate tightened security measures late Sunday at the governorate’s entrances and exits, from Oyoun Moussa in Ras Sudr to northern Taba. Sinai security deteriorated after unknown attackers killed three policemen in North Sinai Saturday. 

MENASource

Nov 2, 2012

Decision to Close Egypt’s Shops Early Put on Hold Amid Harsh Criticism

By Nancy Messieh

A controversial law calling for shops and restaurants in Egypt to close by 10pm has been temporarily put on hold by the Local Development Ministry. Minister Ahmed Zaki Abdeen announced the postponement earlier this week, citing the need for more time to study the penalties imposed on those who do not comply. Initial reports had […]

MENASource

Nov 2, 2012

Top News: Morsi Delegates Some Emergency Powers to Qandil

By Egypt Source

President Mohamed Morsi on Tuesday delegated Prime Minister Hesham Qandil some powers granted by Emergency Law No.162 of 1958 concerning criminal sentencing, the ratification of court rulings and the assignment of judges to examine complaints.

MENASource

Nov 2, 2012

Son of the Blind Sheikh Rejects al-Qaeda’s Call to Kidnap Foreigners on his Father’s Behalf

By Jayson Casper

  Last week Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, invited Muslims to kidnap Western hostages to secure the release of the Blind Sheikh, Omar Abdel Rahman. This week, the sheikh’s son invited me to dinner. Abdullah Omar Abdel Rahman believes his father was the victim of an Egyptian-American conspiracy to silence one of then-President Mubarak’s […]

MENASource

Nov 1, 2012

NGO Initiative Aims to Criminalize Domestic Violence in Egypt (Video)

By Nancy Messieh

As concerns over women’s rights in Egypt’s draft constitution continue to surface, a topic that often receives little, if no attention at all, is that of domestic violence. Documentary filmmaker Jenny Montasir has created a short 6 minute video which sheds light on how domestic violence is perceived in Egypt, while touching on women’s rights […]

MENASource

Nov 1, 2012

Top News: Carter Meets with Constituent Assembly Head

By Egypt Source

Former US president Jimmy Carter made a special visit to the Constituent Assembly’s headquarters in the Shura Council on Tuesday, where he met with the assembly head Hossam El-Gheriany.  

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