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21, 000 signatures on MB petition supporting ElBaradei’s demand for reform

The Muslim Brotherhood's online petition has seen the number of signatures rise to over 21,000 by Egypt ’s largest political opposition group and their websites' visitors.

Gamal Mubarak calls for “justice” in Khaled Saeed’s killing

Head of the Policies' Committee in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), Mr. Gamal Mubarak, commented on the controversy surrounding the killing of Khaled Saeed, the 28 year old Egyptian

Reform tops MB Chairman’s meeting with NAC coordinator

Muslim Brotherhood Chairman, Dr. Mohamed Badie. met with the General Coordinator of the National Association for Change (NAC), Dr. Hassan Nafaa, to discuss further measures for their call for change

UK study finds widespread corruption in Egypt

The UK based Oxfam organization and semi-official Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies released a new report determining that official corruption has become widespread in Egypt.

Clinton criticizes Egypt ‘s democracy

Hillary Clinton US secretary of state expressed her concern about Egypt 's state of democracy and human rights.

NDP attests to election rigging

The Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies witnessed much contradictory comments from political opposition forces regarding the last Shura midterm elections.

Opposition welcomes detention of police agents accused of Saeed’s death

A statement issued Thursday by the 6 April Movement described the decision to detain two Alexandria police officers by the accused of using excessive force on Khalid Saed who died

US ambassador calls for justice in Khaled Saed incident

Ikhwanweb received reports concerning the Sidi Gaber Prosecution's stating that it will conduct a trial for the plainclothes policemen who were involved in the killing of Khaled Saed.

U.N. report illustrates marginalizing of Egyptian youths in political participation.

The recent report issued by the U.N. Development Programme stated that the majority of the youths in Egypt had little faith in the electoral system.

Egyptians unite in silent protest against police brutality and emergency law

An appeal on Facebook has harvested a positive response from over 11,000 people to take part in a silent protest in Cairo and Alexandria Friday.