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Washington critical of Egypt crackdown on freedom

The United States government repeatedly criticized the Egyptian government last week and called on the regime to respect freedom of expression, following the arrests that took place in downtown Cairo

Kuwait: Clearly declare reasons for arresting Egyptians not breaking the law

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) received what they described as “utterly disturbing news” of the arrest of Egyptians in Kuwait for supporting Mohamed ElBaradei and advocating democracy

State security attack MB students injuring 7 and arresting 23

The charade against MB students continues in yet another series of brutal assaults as arrests continue.

Egypt blogger publishes MB families testimonies of state abuse, terror

The From Mahalla to Cairo blog highlighted the testimonies of the families of the recently detained members of the Muslim Brotherhood

MB deputy chairman Ezzat: We will continue our call for reform

Dr Mahmoud Ezzat confirmed to Ikhwanweb that they would continue in their cause stressing that Islam was a blessing which should be appreciated.

Ruling regime defies parole release for MB detainees

Prosecutors have ruled in favor of parole release of 13 MB detainees who were served harsh sentences by a military tribunal in 2008. Authorities however have challenged the verdict in

ElBaradei calls for democracy in Egypt

In a recent interview ElBaradei restated the significance of a constitutional amendment with regards to presidential elections

Egypt vows to fight escalating corruption

Transparency International (TI), printed the 2009 National Integrity System Study which reported that: the “corruption perception in index" based on citizen surveys has ranked Egypt at 111 out of 180

MB will participate in up-coming Shura elections

MB media spokesman Dr. Saad El-Katatni confirmed that the MB will enter in the up-coming Shura elections.

MB MP’s and opposition hold press conference calling for new bill

Press conference Bill announced The press conference which was scheduled yesterday by Muslim Brotherhood members of parliament and opposition movements including "Kefaya".