by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein | Oct 27, 2016 | Middle East
Egypt’s Appeals Court, the highest judicial authority in Egypt, yesterday upheld the life sentences that were given to the spiritual leader of the now outlawed Muslim Brotherhood Mohammed Badie and 36 others after their appeals were rejected. The verdict issued by the...
by Mshari Al-Zaydi | Jul 25, 2013 | Opinion
Following the collapse of any regime in the Middle East, it is inevitable for secrets to come out, and for documents that condemn the previous government to be leaked. This even happens with regime that had been semi-open and transparent in their dealings, as was the...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 16, 2013 | Middle East
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—William Burns, deputy US Secretary of State, arrived in Cairo yesterday for discussions with Egypt’s new leaders in what was considered as the first positive US move towards the new leaders of Egypt. Burns met with interim president Adly...
by Mahmud El Shafey | Jul 12, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohamed Mursi are set to take to the streets in the Egyptian capital today, the first Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, as tensions continue to soar between the two camps. More than a week...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 11, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Egypt’s prime minister said Thursday that he will not rule out posts for the Muslim Brotherhood in his cabinet, even as Egyptian security forces sought the arrest of Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie. Speaking to AFP on Thursday, Prime Minister Hazem...
