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18 armed men arrested on Cairo-Alexandria desert road

Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya spokesperson Mohamed Hassan has denied that armed men arrested on the Cairo-Alexandria desert road on Sunday at noon are members of the party.

Presidency announces it is open to dialogue

Amid unprecedented protests, the presidency addressed the nation through a televised press conference on Sunday. Presidential spokesperson Ehab Fahmy said in the conference that although peaceful protests are a right guaranteed by the constitution, acts of violence are unjustified. Fahmy added that the protection of peaceful protesters was the responsibility of the government.

21 Human Rights organisations monitor 30 June protests

In a joint statement released on Saturday, 21 human rights institutions pledged to monitor acts of violence on 30 June protests, launching a campaign “to support and protect peaceful demonstrations.’”

Egypt presidency calls for 'dialogue,' denies army mediation with opposition

The Egyptian presidency has asserted that the only way to get out of the current political crisis is through dialogue, calling on all parties to commit to peaceful protest as hundreds of thousands stage demonstrations in rival protests across the country.

Presidency denies rumours of impending Qandil dismissal

Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Qandil will not be dismissed from his post, presidential spokesperson Ehab Fahmy said Sunday, despite growing rumours President Mohamed Morsy was considering a governmental re-shuffle amid 30 June protests.

National Salvation Front says 'Egyptians will impose their will' following anti-Morsi rallies

The main opposition coalition group, the National Salvation Front, has issued a “revolutionary statement" to comment on ongoing mass rallies against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's rule.

Egypt braced for protests as Mursi stands ground

Egypt faces a showdown in the streets after President Mohamed Mursi failed, in an address to the nation, to satisfy the demands of opponents who want the Islamist to step down after a year in office.

Egypt president defends 1st year in speech

Egypt's Islamist president told his opponents to use elections not protests to try to change the government and said the military should focus on its role as the nation's defenders in a nationally televised address on Wednesday, days before the opposition plans massive street rallies aimed at removing him from office.

Tamarod maintains its campaign is legal

The constitution fully supports the Tamarod movement’s signature campaign, according to the head lawyer of Tamarod’s justice committee.

Egypt's Morsi, Brotherhood seek allies; army mulls 'possible 30 June scenarios'

Having received identical reports on wide and increasing support of planned 30 June demonstrations demanding early presidential elections, President Mohamed Morsi and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) are independently considering their options.

Prosecutor refers Mubarak and sons to criminal court

Egypt’s general prosecutor referred former President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons, Gamal and Alaa, to criminal court on Thursday on charges of squandering public funds connected to presidential palaces.

We will start demonstrations tomorrow: FJP

The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) announced it will hold demonstrations starting tomorrow in a countermove to the mass anti-Morsi protests planned for 30 June.

Tents return to Cairo's Tahrir Square

Protesters have begun setting the stage for mass anti-regime demonstrations in Cairo's Tahrir Square on 30 June.

The Forgotten: Families of slain protesters demand accountability

One year in to Mohamed Morsi's presidency just handful of people have been sentenced for killing protesters, despite his promise of "Al-Kassas": justice for those who have died since the start of Egypt's revolution.

Mursi opponents and supporters clash, 253 injured

Egypt’s health Ministry reported on Thursday that 243 people were injured in Mansoura and ten were injured in Sharqiya in clashes between opponents and supporters of President Mohamed Mursi which took place late on Wednesday.

Dozens hold anti-Morsi rally in Egypt's Sharqiya

Dozens of Egyptians attended a rally organised by the anti-government 'Rebel' campaign near Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's private residence in the Nile Delta city of Sharqiya on Wednesday evening to demand his ouster.

2 dead in Egypt clashes as Morsi prepares for speech

Two people were killed and dozens injured in street fighting on Wednesday north of Cairo between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist president, hours before Mohamed Morsi was to address the nation.

Egyptian military deploys troops, tanks around Cairo

Egyptian military today started deploying troops and tanks around the main establishments such as the central bank and the presidential palace in Cairo ahead of June 30 protests planned by the opposition to force the Islamist President Mohammed Mursi out.