FJP leading member, Ismail, condemns the opposition’s evident determination to stir trouble, threaten stability and cause panic, destruction and mayhem.

Contrary to rampant rumors maliciously claiming that Shura Council has crossed out complete sections from the Ministry of Culture budget for 2013-2014, nothing has actually been removed or replaced.

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi chairs meeting with members of National Security Council, issues statement reiterating respect for freedom of peaceful protest.

Referring Egyptian detainees in UAE to trial without allowing defense teams access to their clients and without proper investigations is completely unacceptable to the detainees and their families.

As ousted regime holdovers enlist the help of thugs and criminals and gear up to try and topple the first civilian President (or threaten a civil war), elected in Egypt’s

Brotherhood leaders meet with other Islamists to co-ordinate efforts and discuss how to best serve the higher interests of Egypt and its people.

While Egypt appreciates previous honorable UAE stances, FJP leader Erian believes better communications are needed to effect the release of Egyptians detained in the UAE, without delay.

The Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing, the FJP, affirms that those who think they can destroy elected institutions are confused and deluded.

Translation of Excerpts from the Muslim Brotherhood’s interview with the Egyptian newspaper ‘Akhbar Al-Youm’ on Saturday.

Egypt’s Upper House rejects hostile media claims that the ‘Ballet’ budget has been removed by Shura Council’s Finance and Economic affairs committee.