This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egypt’s Army-led interim government announces a constitutional decree — and sets new elections for this fall. And Ian Lee reports on a case of an Egyptian man arrested in Syria. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on April 1, 2011.
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Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 25, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egypt’s stock market reopens after nearly 2 months, Ian Lee reports on a suspicious fire at the Ministry of Interior in downtown Cairo, and Egyptians move forward after voting in the constitutional referendum. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 25, 2011.
Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 18, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egyptians head to the polls to vote in a referendum on constitutional amendments; Mohamed Effat reports on new allegations of military torture; and Egypt’s stock market remains closed. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 18, 2011.
Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 11, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Sarah el Sirgany gets a rare look into the halls and jail cells of Egypt’s State Security Headquarters after protesters stormed the building. And Jon Jensen reports on the Tahrir Square sit-in that was attacked. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 11, 2011.
Patrolling the Streets of Cairo
After massive unrest caused Egypt’s police forces to disband, the military called on citizens to fill the security gap and help protect their neighborhoods from looters. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on February 09, 2011.
Military Prevents Confrontation between Protesters and Police in Cairo
Around 9am Saturday January 29, 2011, Egyptian police attempted to clear a street leading to Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Police fired shotguns into the air to announce their presence, following a night of massive civil unrest in Cairo. A group of protesters moved towards them from Tahrir Square. Three Egyptian military armored vehicles moved in to … Read More
Hospital Attacked After Shooting of Copts in Minya
Doctors, staff, and eyewitnesses at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Samalout say security forces shot tear gas inside the hospital when clashes erupted between Christians and police following a shooting of several Copts this week. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on January 13, 2011.
Bomb hits Alexandria church, 21 dead
A bomb blast outside the All Saints Church in Alexandria killed 21 people today. Egypt’s government said the explosion was the result of a suicide bomb attack. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on January 1, 2010.
Gunfire, Violence on Egypt’s Election Day
Gunfire erupts on the streets of Shubra as Egyptians head to the polls in the second round of the parliamentary elections. Story originally published December 3, 2010 by Daily News Egypt.
Egypt Calls Election ‘Free and Fair’, Opposition to Boycott Second Round
This week, the ruling National Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in the first round of the People’s Assembly election, amid allegations of fraud, intimidation and violence. Daily News Egypt’s Jon Jensen and Mohamed Effat report from Minya on Election Day. Story published December 3, 2010 by Daily News Egypt.
Alexandria Family Accuses Police of Torturing Son to Death
The family of a 20-year-old Ahmed Shaaban, found dead in the Mahmoudia Canal, say he was tortured to death by police officers from the Sidi Gaber Police Station in Alexandria.
Doors Open at Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art
The largest collection of Islamic art in the world is back on display. Today, Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art officially opened after nearly a decade of renovation. Story published October 25, 2010 by Daily News Egypt.