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Raw Video: Egyptian Islamists Shoot at Anti-Morsi Protesters During Clashes

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:25:00 -0700

WARNING: Graphic Content. Clashes broke out on Friday afternoon following an Islamist protest against the judiciary at Cairo's High Court. The demonstration was called for by the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and other Islamist forces. Violent clashes broke out between the Islamist protesters and unknown opponents, largely consisting of an exchange of rock throwing. Ahram Online did, however, capture footage of two men on the Islamists side using firearms. Police eventually intervened in the clashes. Footage shows the police talking with protesters on the Islamist side of the clashes, and firing towards their opponents. The video also shows at least two men who were caught by the Islamist protesters and severely beaten in full view of the police.

Egypt: Mubarak Retrial Postponed as Judge Walks Out

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:20:00 -0700

The retrial of former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has been postponed, possibly for months. The 84-year-old turned up at court, only for the presiding judge to refuse to hear the case. Mubarak faces charges over the deaths of more than 800 people during the 2011 revolution.

Tough Crowd: Egypt Orders Arrest for Morsi Satirist

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:49:00 -0700

He's been labelled Egypt's Jon Stewart for taking on Egypt's political and social upheaval with humor and a bevy of comic impersonations. Now popular television presenter Bassem Youssef is in hot water, accused by the government of insulting Islam and the country's president.

Trouble Rumbles as Egypt Plans Bread Rationing

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:12:00 -0700

Subsidized bread is the stuff of life for tens of millions of Egyptians struggling to live on less than $2 a day but with the economy in severe trouble, the government is running out of cash for imported wheat. Public anger is rising once again as authorities plan subsidy cuts and rationing of "public bread."

Cairo Erupts in New Clashes over Muslim Brotherhood

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:23:00 -0700

Running battles and burning cars - these are becoming the common images of a post revolution Egypt. The latest round of violence erupted as several thousand opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood clashed with supporters of the Islamist group. Riot police fired tear gas at both camps.

Raw Video: Egypt Protesters, Security Forces Go at It

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:26:00 -0700

Dozens of people were busted after violent clashes erupted between Egypt's security forces and protesters outside the Muslim Brotherhood's headquarters in Cairo. In the town of Samanod some 50 miles north, meanwhile, two suspected motorized rickshaw thieves were hung by their feet by a crowd and died amid a gruesome outbreak of vigilantism.

Raw Video: Egypt Activist's Funeral Descends into Violence

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:19:00 -0800

A funeral march in Tahrir for slain activist Mohamed el Shifae turned into clashes during which police fired tear gas at the procession. Mohamed el Shifae was killed on 29 January after participating in protests. His family spent one month searching for him before they found him at a morgue. The family holds President Mohamed Morsi and the police responsible. The funeral was attended by many activists and revolutionaries, who carried the coffin around Tahrir before placing it in a car to leave Tahrir. As it was leaving it neared an area where there were already light clashes taking placed. Dozens of those in the funeral procession appealed for a pause in the clashes to allow the vehicle to pass. Shortly afterwards rocks were thrown from both sides and police fired tear gas towards the funeral march. Video by Simon Hanna for Ahram Online.

Kerry's Meeting with Morsi Draws Ire, Protests

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:58:00 -0800

Demonstrators opposing the Islamist government gathered outside the Foreign Ministry of Egypt as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is on his first visit to the country since taking office. Alongside his counterpart, Kerry urged Egyptians to unite to tackle their economic problems.

Harlem Shake Spreads to Egypt: 'More Fun than Beatings'

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:59:00 -0800

The Harlem Shake has taken the internet by storm in the United States. Now the viral craze is becoming the latest weapon of political protest, as demonstrated by opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi outside the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo.

Rights Group Slams Morsi's Protest Law

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:18:00 -0800

Human Rights Watch strongly criticized a new protest law beingconsidered by the Shura Council, Egypt's temporary legislative body.It would ban protesters from holding demonstrations near government buildings and allow the police to disperse protests with force. In aletter to the president, the organization described the new law as a setback to human rights. BBC Arabic reports.

Egypt: Massive Protests in Port Said on Sixth Day of Strike

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:30:00 -0800

Protesters in the coastal city of Port Said held anti-government demonstrations titled "Friday of Apology" and chanted slogans against the Muslim Brotherhood. This is in response to recent clashes with the police that left over 40 people dead. Many residents of the city have participating in a general strike for the past week and some have threatened to disrupt the country's upcoming elections. BBC Arabic reports.

Egypt: Protesters Defy Government on 'Friday of Deliverance'

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:34:00 -0800

Egyptian protesters hold a million man march to Tahrir Square titled the "Friday of Deliverance". They are demanding a national unity government, and are blaming President Morsi for the deaths of 50 people in the recent protests.

Egypt: Opposition Fury Leads to Fresh Protests, Violence Against Government

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:30:00 -0800

Thousands of Egyptians have taken to Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand the overthrow of President Mohammed Morsi. Demonstrators have also carried their protest to the doors of the presidential palace. As many as 65 people have been killed in violent clashes since January 25, prompting the head of the army to declare the state is on the verge of collapse.

Egypt: Salafi, Opposition Parties Agree to Dialogue to End Violence

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:17:00 -0800

Egypt's National Salvation Front and the Salafi al-Nour party agree to hold a dialogue after the country witnessed five days of ongoing violence. Both parties agreed that no one faction can bear total responsibility after the revolution. Al Jazeera reports.

Mohamed Morsi Losing Control of 'Ungovernable' Egypt

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:05:00 -0800

Ongoing mass protests have led the Egyptian government to declare a state of emergency and the country's defense minister to warn of the potential "collapse of the state." Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from the city of Port Said, where thousands have filled the streets in defiance of a nighttime curfew. "[Egyptian President Mohamed] Morsi is trying to do what Mubarak did for so many years -- trying to use the police on the streets to solve his political problems," Kouddous says. "Right now, Egypt is ungovernable."

Egypt: Opposition Rejects Dialogue, Answers Curfew with Violence

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:34:00 -0800

Egypt's opposition rejects dialogue initiated by President Mohamed Morsi until he meets their conditions. Meanwhile, the three Canal cities of Ismaliya, Port Said, and Suez defy the curfew imposed by the president, as thousands of residents hold nightly protests. BBC reports on Egypt's ongoing protests.

Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Three Provinces

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:45:00 -0800

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has declared a 30-day state of emergency and a night-time curfew in three cities along the Suez Canal that have seen deadly clashes in recent days. The emergency measures come as Port Said suffers a wave of deaths triggered by death sentences on supporters of a local football team.

Two Years On, Egyptians Still Demanding Government's Ouster

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:44:00 -0800

Two years ago, thousands of Egyptians filled Tahrir Square sparking the revolution that brought down dictator Hosni Mubarak. Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports live from a protest in Cairo marching back to Tahrir Square. "We hear many of the same chants that we heard two years ago -- bread, freedom and social justice -- and for the downfall of the regime that they see has continued two years after Mubarak's ouster," Kouddous says. "The difference between what is happening now and two years ago is there is a lot less unity and a much more polarized country."

Raw Video: Violent Protests Mark Tahrir Square Anniversary in Egypt

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:46:00 -0800

Violent protests against the rule of Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood continued across Egypt on the second anniversary of the Tahrir Square uprising, which led to the ousting of dictator Hosni Mubarak. In Cairo, police fired tear gas at protesters attempting to storm barricades outside the presidential palace, and clashes were also reported in Alexandria and Suez.

Cairo Clashes Erupt on Eve of Revolution Anniversary

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:21:00 -0800

Protestors battled riot police in Cairo once again on the eve of the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Police used tear gas on demonstrators who accused President Mohamed Morsi of betraying the revolution's ideals. Huge protests are expected across the country on Friday.

'Egypt's Jon Stewart' in Trouble for Mocking Morsi

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:11:00 -0800

Some Egyptians fear the new regime is using the old one's tactics to silence critics. Bassem Youssef, a TV satirist often likened to Jon Stewart, is being probed by prosecutors for mocking President Mohamed Morsi and other political figures. The leading opposition newspaper also faces charges.

Egypt Seeks New IMF Loan

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:29:00 -0800

Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandil met with an IMF delegation to discuss renewing an aid plan totaling $4.8 billion. A previous IMF loan offer to Egypt was suspended in December due to political unrest. BBC Arabic reports on the meeting as well as political and economic implications of an IMF loan.

Egypt: PM Promises Economic Recovery Will Follow Political 'Transition'

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:34:00 -0800

With Egypt facing an economic crisis driven by record lows on currency exchange markets and accelerating inflation, the country's prime minister Hesham Kandil says the ratification of a new constitution and upcoming parliamentary elections mark the end of a "transitional period," and that Egypt is set to improve economically and politically. But, for the 40 percent of Egyptians already living below the poverty line, recovery cannot come soon enough. BBC Arabic reports.

Egypt Approves Draft Constitution, But Complaints Continue

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:41:00 -0800

Egypt's new constitution has been approved by 63.8 percent of voters in a two-round referendum, the country's top election committee has announced. But opposition figures have pointed to low voter turnout as evidence the majority of Egyptians don't want a document crafted by Islamist supporters of President Mohamed Morsi. The result on Tuesday, which followed votes held on December 15 and on December 22, matched an earlier unofficial tally given by Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood. "We have seriously investigated all the complaints," Samir Abu al-Matti, of the Supreme Election Committee, told a news conference. Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh reports from Cairo.

Egypt Constitution Set to Pass, Opponents Cry Foul Play

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:48:00 -0800

Early results suggest Egyptians have approved a new constitution in a referendum vote marred by reports of irregularities. A second round of voting was conducted with few reports of protest, but opposition are quick to point out the dramatically low turnout.

Egypt VP Quits, Constitution Vote Almost Official

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:29:00 -0800

Voting in Egypt has again been extended by several hours at the end of the second, decisive round of the hotly-contested constitutional referendum. Polling stations were still open when news came through that Egypt's vice-president had resigned.

Egypt: Islamists Battle Police in Alexandria on Eve of Referendum

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:58:00 -0800

Police in Alexandria have fired teargas rounds at Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. The confrontation comes on the eve of a divisive referendum on the new draft constitution. The Muslim Brotherhood called the rally to decry the violence between Islamists and secular Egyptians last week. Across Egypt preparations are underway for the second part of the referendum. The 'Yes' campaign narrowly won the first vote on December 15.

Egypt Referendum: Allegations of Violence, Irregularities Mar Vote

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:29:00 -0800

Egyptian voters headed to the polls on Saturday in a referendum on a controversial draft constitution. According to unofficial preliminary results, the document passed the first round with 57 percent of the vote with a turnout of just 31 percent. A second round is scheduled for this Saturday in remaining areas. A coalition of human rights groups has called for a re-run, citing thousands of complaints of violations at the polls, including a lack of full judicial supervision. Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from Cairo.

Huge Lines Force Voting Extension on Egypt Constitution

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0800

Massive lines have been visible everywhere in Egypt where voting in the constitutional referendum is taking place. Turnout is so high voting may be extended into Sunday, after already receiving an extension of several hours.

Egyptians Praise Civilized Turnout for Referendum

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:09:00 -0800

Former secretary-general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, is among those who came to vote on a constitution that has divided Egypt for several weeks. Large protests in Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities across the country have gripped the nation in the build-up to the referendum.

Egypt: Morsi Supporters, Opponents Clash on Eve of Divisive Referendum

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:22:00 -0800

Opponents and supporters of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi took to the streets across Egypt on the eve of a controversial constitutional referendum. In Alexandria, clashes broke out between rival camps and at least 13 people were reportedly injured. And, in Cairo, weeks of protests and violence has killed eight people and injured hundreds. Both sides are holding further rallies today in the capital.

Egyptians Split over Controversial Referendum

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:53:00 -0800

Egyptian voters are split ahead of the country's constitutional referendum this weekend, while the continuing protests and unrest are threatening to further destabilize the country's fragile economy. Lily Grimes reports.

Egyptians Abroad Begin Crucial Constitution Vote

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:13:00 -0800

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians worldwide have begun voting on the hotly disputed draft constitution backed by Mohamed Morsi. Early voting is taking place at 150 Egyptian embassies and consulates worldwide before Egypt itself goes to the polls Saturday.

Egyptian Protesters Continue Revolution's Legacy on Streets of Cairo

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:13:00 -0800

Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from the streets of Cairo, where thousands of people have taken to the streets in new rallies for and against a controversial referendum backed by embattled Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. In a potential nod to the opposition, Egypt's government now says the vote will take place on Saturday, as well as one week later. Egypt's main opposition leaders are urging their supporters to vote "no" in the referendum instead of boycotting it.

Rival Rallies Battle for Egypt's Future

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:01:00 -0800

Thousands of supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi have been gathering on the streets of Cairo. They have also been staging demonstrations over the country's disputed draft constitution - which is due to be voted on in a referendum on Saturday. Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Cairo.

'Protest Here Is Vigorous': Unrest, Polarization Before Egypt's Referendum

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:01:00 -0800

Egypt is bracing for new protests today over President Mohamed Morsi's hotly contested effort to hold a referendum on a controversial draft constitution. Ahead of today's rallies, masked gunmen attacked opposition protesters camped out in Tahrir Square overnight, injuring more than a dozen. At least seven people have died in clashes and hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets since Morsi unilaterally expanded his powers last month. Sharif Abdel Kouddous files a report from Cairo for Democracy Now! In this video, he interviews Gehad El-Haddad, a senior adviser to the Muslim Brotherhood; American University Professor Khaled Fahmy; National Salvation Front spokesman Khaled Dawoud; writer Ahmed Shokr; and several demonstrators.

Egypt: Morsi Hands Military New Powers Ahead of Key Vote

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:09:00 -0800

Egypt's military is once again playing a more active role since handing over power in June, with President Mohammed Morsi giving them the authority to arrest civilians. The military has been told to coordinate with police in order to keep the peace during the country's constitutional referendum, due to take place on Saturday. The draft referendum has sparked days of protests.

As Opposition Digs In, Can Morsi Regain Credibility?

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:32:00 -0800

Opposition activists show no signs of letting up their protests against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, even after he called off a controversial decree that gave him sweeping presidential powers. Can he rebuild faith in Egyptian voters, or has his chance already passed?

Morsi Kills Controversial Decree, Keeps Dec. 15 Vote

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:23:00 -0800

President Mohamed Morsi has withdrawn the controversial decree expanding his powers but insists that the referendum on the draft constitution will go ahead. The development comes after a day intended for dialogue that was boycotted by opposition leaders.

Raw Video: Protesters Surge Around Egypt's Presidential Palace

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:37:00 -0800

Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters marched on the presidential palace, as the opposition rejected Mohamed Morsi's call for dialogue to end the crisis.

Angry Egypt Opposition Spurns Offer of Talks

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:38:00 -0800

The torching of Muslim Brotherhood offices minutes after President Mohamed Morsi's televised address set the tone for the opposition response to his offer of talks. His opponents say there will be no dialogue until he backs down on his power grab and protests will continue for as long as it takes.

Defiant Morsi Offers Dialogue But No Compromise

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:44:00 -0800

A televised address from Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi failed to calm his crisis-hit nation. He offered to speak to his opponents but did not signal that he was willing to roll back the sweeping powers he has granted himself or postpone the upcoming referendum on a hastily drafted constitution.

No End in Sight for Latest Egyptian Unrest

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:23:00 -0800

BBC Arabic compiles exclusive footage from the streets around Cairo's Presidential Palace, where clashes continue between protesters and supporters of embattled Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. They are reporting that there will be no political solution to the conflict anytime soon.

Cairo: Six Killed in Clashes as Tanks Flood the Streets

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:51:00 -0800

The Egyptian army has deployed tanks outside the presidential palace in Cairo after six people died in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi. Democracy Now! correspondent Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from Cair that the violence marked the culmination of two weeks of protests after Morsi issued a decree granting himself sweeping and unchecked powers last month. Morsi's critics have also objected to a draft constitution passed by an Islamist-dominated panel that's scheduled for a referendum on December 15.

Cairo Clashes Turn Deadly

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:01:00 -0800

Egypt saw some of the worst violence since the fall of Hosni Mubarak as opponents and supporters of President Mohamed Morsi clashed late into the night in central Cairo. At least four people were killed and more than 300 injured as mobs fought with sticks, rocks, and Molotov cocktails.

Cairo: Government Supporters Clash with Opposition

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:27:00 -0800

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's supporters stormed the opposition's sit-in in front of the Presidential palace today, resulting in violent clashes. As Lebanon's New TV reports, this comes shortly after Vice President Mahmoud Mekki assured that the referendum will be held on the scheduled date.

Raw Video: Cairo Erupts in Chaos

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:01:00 -0800

Egypt continued to spiral dangerously out of control as supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi fought with rocks, firebombs and sticks outside the presidential palace in Cairo in a street battle for the future of Egypt.

Morsi Flees Egypt Palace Clashes

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:30:00 -0800

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi fled the Egyptian palace as rioters braved police and tear gas to break through barricades and surge to the palace walls. Demonstrators chanted against the "joke" draft constitution and Morsi's sweeping power grab as the country plunges deeper into crisis.

Protests Continue as Egypt Prepares for Controversial Referendum

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:26:00 -0800

Egypt is set to hold a referendum this week on a highly-contentious draft constitution. President Mohammed Morsi's top legal adviser says Egyptian judges will oversee the vote, even though they're on strike.

Morsi Supporters Rally as Date Set for Constitutional Referendum

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:54:00 -0800

Thousands of Egyptians took to the streets of Cairo to voice their support for President Mohamed Morsi. Morsi set December 15 as the date for a referendum on a controversial new constitution which has polarized citizens across Egypt.