Mohammed Badie, the most senior leader within the Muslim Brotherhood, has been taken under arrest in Cairo, Egypt according to BBC reports.
Badie was wanted for “incitement to violence and murder” in connection to the actions taken against police and security forces by those affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, specifically since the clearing of protest camps last Wednesday. Continue reading
Nine people were killed during a series of protests lead by the Muslim Brotherhood. Local officials say that most of the dead were killed at a sit-in near Cairo University.
The pro-Morsi demonstrators were supporting claims by Morsi’s family that he had been abducted by the military. Morsi has been held at an undisclosed location since being removed as President on July 3. Continue reading
At least 54 people were killed and over 400 wounded in a clash outside a military building in Cairo where Muslim Brotherhood affiliated protesters were demanding the return of Mohammed Morsi to power. Continue reading
Tens of thousands marched on Cairo’s Tahrir Square and other cities calling for Islamic president Mohammed Morsi to be removed from office on the one-year anniversary of his inauguration.
Chants of “erhal!” (meaning “leave!”) rang out in the square. Islamist groups vowed to do anything it would take to keep Morsi in office. Continue reading
The Egyptian government is seeking a massive loan from the International Monetary Fund to help the country’s foundering economy.
The negotiations between government officials and IMF representatives in Cairo is contingent on proving that the nation is serious about economic reform.
The Egyptian pound has lost ten percent of its value since the beginning of 2013. Inflation has significantly risen and the lack of funds has caused the government to cut back on imports. Continue reading
Egyptian troops injured eight protesters outside the Egyptian Defense Ministry’s building on Friday. Continue reading
Twenty protesters were killed in Cairo during a protest against the ruling generals. Attackers used rocks, firebombs and shotguns in the assault.
Soldiers and police waited six hours after the attacks began before stepping into stop the violence. Continue reading
