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Decree expands SCAF authority and curbs president’s remit over defence

The country’s ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) has issued a…

Ahmed Aboulenein

In advance of handover of power military delineates scope of influence

  Late on Monday evening the Supreme Council of Armed Forces delivered…

Maryam Ishani

Violations reported in run off

Grave election violations were reported by observers during the two days of…

Rana Muhammad Taha

Disenchantment keeps Egyptians home

Observers cite ailing transition as reason for relatively low turnout.

Maryam Ishani

Boycott more significant than expected

Some choose to invalidate their votes while millions simply stayed home.

Ahmed Aboulenein

Muslim Brotherhood faces critical court ruling

The Muslim Brotherhood is haunted by Nasser era persecution.

Ahmed Aboulenein

Bakkar: Legally, Parliament and Constituent Assembly still up and running

Nader Bakkar, spokesperson for the Salafi Al-Nour Party, speaks to DNE.

Daily News Egypt

Trial postponed for filmmaker arrested by Ahmed Shafiq’s campaign

Award-winning filmmaker, Ashraf Nabil, found himself caught in the political fray of…

Rana Muhammad Taha

US expands drone surveillance in Sahel

US surveillance over the Sahel signifies expansion of 'war on terror.'

Rana Muhammad Taha

April 6 members arrested

At least twelve April 6 Youth Movement activists were arrested on the…

Hend Kortam