A top Egyptian security official testified on Wednesday in a Cairo courtroom under a media blackout at the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Interior Minister General Mansour el-Issawi is the latest of high-ranking Egyptians to be called in an unprecedented summoning of military and intelligence officials in a court proceeding. While outsiders and […]
Another Top Egyptian Official Testifies in Mubarak Trial
Posted September 14th, 2011 at 12:00 pm (UTC-5)
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Top Mubarak Aide Testifies in Cairo
Posted September 13th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
A top member of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s inner circle testified Tuesday in a Cairo courtroom under a media blackout at the trial of his ex-boss. Omar Suleiman, a longtime intelligence chief who served briefly as Egypt’s vice-president, was expected to face questions whether Mr. Mubarak orchestrated a deadly backlash against protesters seeking his […]
Israel in Talks with Egypt to Return Ambassador After Embassy Attack
Posted September 11th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Israel says it is talking to Egypt about returning an ambassador to Cairo after rioters burst into the Israeli embassy there Friday, prompting an evacuation of Israeli personnel to Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet Sunday the Israeli-Egyptian talks are focused on the security arrangements necessary to protect the Israeli ambassador and his […]
Egyptian Security Forces on High Alert Following Attack on Israeli Embassy
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 7:20 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian security forces are on high alert following an emergency meeting of the country’s government Saturday to deal with the aftermath of an attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. After the urgent closed-door session called by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, Information Minister Osama Heikal said authorities will take all necessary measures to preserve order […]
Egyptian Security Forces on High Alert Following Attack on Israeli Embassy
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
Egyptian security forces are on high alert following an emergency meeting of the country’s government Saturday to deal with the aftermath of an attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf called the urgent closed-door session after a large crowd stormed the embassy late Friday and tore down a protective wall […]
Israel Vows to Keep Peace With Egypt Despite Embassy Attack
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will continue to stand by its peace agreements with Egypt, in spite of a mob attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Mr. Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel is working with Egyptian officials to return the embassy staff to Cairo as soon as possible. He also thanked […]
Egypt Announces Emergency Measures Following Embassy Attack
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 11:40 am (UTC-5)
Egypt has announced emergency measures to restore order following a mob attack on the Israeli embassy in Cairo. Information Minister Osama Hassan Heikal said Saturday that legal measures were being taken to transfer suspects detained for Friday’s violence to an emergency state security court. Earlier, the state-run MENA news agency said military police had arrested […]
Tensions High Outside Israeli Embassy in Cairo
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Protesters remained outside of the Israeli Embassy in Cairo on Saturday, a day after demonstrators tore down sections of a security wall and raided the building. Egypt’s security forces remain on high alert at the scene. The government says at least three people were killed and more than 1,000 wounded in overnight clashes between protesters […]
Egypt on High Alert After Israeli Embassy Violence
Posted September 10th, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s security forces are on high alert Saturday following a night of violence in which protesters raided the Israeli Embassy in Cairo. The Egyptian government also is holding a crisis meeting about the incident. Protesters converged on the embassy Friday, tearing down sections of the graffiti-covered security wall. After entering the building, some protesters threw […]
