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Human RightsPrisoners of Conscience April 13, 2008

A Humanitarian Campaign for the Release of Prisoners of Conscience in Syria

The Syrian Human Rights Committee (SHRC) in cooperation with the Arab Orient Centre for Strategic and Civilization Studies has launched a humanitarian campaign for the release of prisoners of conscience,
MB OpinionsMB StatementsPalestine April 12, 2008

MB Demands Egypt to Reopen Rafah Crossing to Aid Palestinians in Gaza

MB has issued a statement on the recent deteriorations at Gaza Strip after the Israeli occupation forces’ military operation that led to dozens of Palestinian martyrs. The statement has been
Other IssuesReports April 12, 2008

Egypt: Inflation Up to 15.8% Due to 38% Prices Hikes

Annual inflation rate raised to 15.8% last March compared to 12.1% last February. The Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) declared that the inflations rise came out of
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience April 12, 2008

Al-Misery: Future Strikes Require Cooperation Between MB and Kefaya

Kefaya (Enough) Movement called for cooperation with Muslim Brotherhood in the awake of arresting leaders related to both of them; recently George Isaac.
Human RightsReform Issues April 12, 2008

The Lessons of al-Mahalla al-Kubra

It would have been possible for a Cabinet re-shuffle in Egypt, which in any case is thought unlikely by observers in Cairo, to absorb some of the domestic problem, which
Human Rights April 12, 2008

What’s Left of Bush’s Democracy Agenda?

The other month in Cairo, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice confirmed at a press conference that the Bush Administration had quietly waived a congressional hold on $100 million in military
Iran April 12, 2008

Cheney on the Warpath Again?

Vice President Cheney went on right-wing talk radio yesterday with a dramatic new argument for preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons, casting the Iranian leadership as apocalyptic zealots who yearn
Human RightsPalestine April 12, 2008

UNRWA warns: Israeli restrictions on movement led to acute lack of food in Gaza

The UNRWA warned against the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza due to the acute shortage of basic food commodities and energy resources as a result of the restrictions imposed by
Election CoverageIslamic MovementsMB NewsReports April 11, 2008

Egypt: Elections and Future of the Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian parliamentary elections held April 7-8 attracted scant foreign notice and extremely low voter turnout at home. Unlike in 2005, when it made gains that shocked the Egypt’s ruling party,
Human RightsPalestine April 11, 2008

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kills Seven Palestinians, Including Children

Palestinian medical sources declared that the Israeli occupation forces launched many operations at Gaza Strip leading to seven martyrs; including five children, and 12 injured. Al-Hurrah correspondent reported the destruction