Syrian Revolution News Round-up

As the Assads increase their reliance on local militia and gangs, the potential for a nationwide meltdown increases. Only the protesters’ continued commitment to nonviolence keeps the country together at

US remains silent on Mubarak’s detention

An article in the Arabic Alyoum Alsabaa stated that the US remained notably silent following the detention order of Mubarak a former close and valued ally.

Gas export deals to be reviewed by Egypt

Citing the MENA news agency Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has ordered the revision and review of all gas contracts Egypt agreed to with all countries, including Jordan and Israel.

MB chairman: No deal cut with Army

Dr Mohamed Badie chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood denied allegations of a deal between the group and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) concerning the upcoming parliamentary and

Revolution’s Youth Coalition suspends demonstrations

A statement has been issued by the Revolution’s Youth Coalition announcing the postponement of demonstrations next Friday and calls for:

Mubarak’s Sons Detained for Investigation

State TV has announced early Wednesday that the ousted President Mubarak’s two sons have received a 15 day detention order pending investigation.

Egypt: The Arabic Network Is alarmed at the Stalling of The Public Prosecutor to Investigate

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information today,was extremely alarmed about the stalling of the Public Prosecutor on investigating the communique filed by ANHRI and its team on 23/2/2011 against

Ousted Mubarak served 15-day detention order

The 83 year old ousted President Mubarak was ordered detention soon after both his sons Alaa and Gamal also received the pending order for investigation.

Al-Shater: MB Development Programme Will Take up to 6 months

Deputy Chairman for the Muslim Brotherhood Eng Khairat el Shater confirmed the MB has begun taking concrete steps to develop and improve the group.

Islamic Organizations in France Demand the French Review the Niqab Ban Law

President of the Union of Islamic Organizations in France described the implementation of the law banning the niqab in public places as a law that encourages secularism that is based