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Egypt: Life Sentences Against Brotherhood Leader and 36 Others Upheld

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...

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Egyptian supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi hold posters depicting him as they march to Ministry of Defence building, in Cairo, Egypt, 21 July 2013. (E[A/Khaled Elfiqi)

Opinion: The Muslim Brotherhood Files

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...

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This photo posted on the official Facebook page for Egypt’s Army spokesman on Monday, July 15, 2013 shows U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, left, meeting with Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, in Cairo.(AP Photo/Egypt Army spokesman via Facebook.)

US official meets Egypt’s new leaders amid violence in Cairo and Sinai

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...

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In this Wednesday, July 10, 2013 photo, supporters of ousted Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi, hold posters of him as they protest during the Islamic month of Ramadan, in Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Egypt braces for fresh violence on first Friday of Ramadan

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...

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Egypt’s former Finance Minister Hazem el-Beblawi meets Egypt’s interim President Adli Mansour (not seen) at El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo July 9, 2013. (Reuters)

Egypt: PM refuses to rule out Brotherhood ministers

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...