Egypt after Mubarak

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Last modification: 02/08/11

Egypt after Mubarak

After an 18-day revolution that forced president Hosni Mubarak from power, a military council is guiding Egypt through a “peaceful transition” that has already included a referendum-approved package of constitutional amendments. Military leaders have announced that presidential elections will be held in November, leaving the country’s emerging political groups only a few months to organise ahead of the much-awaited poll.

Will Mubarak face justice?

The much-awaited trial of Hosni Mubarak is finally slated for Wednesday in Cairo. But the verdict on whether the former Egyptian leader will actually have his day in court is still out.

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Riot police evict Tahrir Square activists

Armoured tanks and riot police descended on Cairo's Tahrir Square Monday to remove activists who have been blocking the square for weeks, demanding trials for those responsible for killing protesters during Egypt's uprising earlier this year.

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Islamists call for sharia law during mass rally in Cairo

Ultraconservative Salafi Islamists used a mass rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday to call for the adoption of sharia law, giving popular protest chants an Islamic twist, shouting 'Islamic, Islamic' instead of 'Peaceful, Peaceful'.

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Doctors deny reports of Hosni Mubarak coma

Hosni Mubarak’s lawyer said Sunday that the former president had suffered a stroke and was in a coma, but medical officials denied the reports. Mubarak’s recurrent health issues, real or purported, complicate efforts to bring him to trial.

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Egypt to hold elections by year's end

Egypt's ruling military council announced Wednesday a presidential election would be held by the end of the year, and said the council would cede power to a new parliament once it is elected in September.

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Egyptians back constitutional reform

According to final results announced Sunday, 77% of Egyptians who took part in a referendum on constitutional amendments allowing greater civil liberties backed the proposed changes, paving the way for elections.

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Unprecedented numbers vote on constitutional reform

Egyptians turned out en masse on Saturday to vote on constitutional reforms ahead of fresh presidential and parliamentary elections within six months. The otherwise peaceful voting was marred by an attack on opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei.

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Tahrir Square youths urge 'No' vote on constitution

The young, educated activists who inspired and led Egypt’s revolution talk to FRANCE 24 about their concerns that Saturday’s referendum on approving an amended constitution could derail everything they have fought for.

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Muslim Brotherhood urges support for constitutional changes

Some 40 million Egyptians go to the polls Saturday to vote on amendments to the country’s constitution. The powerful and popular Muslim Brotherhood is telling its supporters to vote "yes".

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Hated state security agency closed

The Egyptian government announced Tuesday it was disbanding its much-hated security and spying agency, a move long demanded by protesters who brought down the regime of President Hosni Mubarak in February.

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Eleven dead as Muslims and Christians clash in Cairo

At least 11 people died in clashes Tuesday night between Muslims and Christians in Cairo,officials said. The violence was triggered after thousands of Christians protested the burning of a church by a Muslim mob last week.

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Egyptian prime minister resigns amid calls for purge of 'old guard'

Egypt's military rulers have announced the resignation of Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq (pictured), who was appointed in the final days of President Hosni Mubarak's rule. Shafiq will be replaced by Essam Sharaf, a former transport minister.

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Army promise of reform fails to appease protesters

Egypt’s military government failed to deter strikes and street protests on Monday with promises of swift reform as thousands of workers and activists staged demonstrations across the country, calling for better pay and an end to emergency rule.

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Military rulers dissolve parliament, suspend constitution

Egypt's higher military council met two major demands of demonstrators by dissolving parliament and suspending the constitution Sunday. The military rulers also announced that they will stay in power for six months or until an election.

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Egypt’s bloggers and digital democracy

It’s a manifesto in the making. Activists are working on ways to exploit Internet technology to give everyone the chance to contribute ideas on how Egypt’s transitional government should be run.

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Celebrations and uncertainty in an Egypt without Mubarak

Egypt on Saturday celebrated the first real prospect of democracy in 30 years following President Hosni Mubarak's resignation a day earlier. Many on Cairo's Tahrir Square called for protests to continue, defiant in the face of an uncertain future.

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World leaders welcome new Egyptian era after Mubarak

As fireworks burst over Tahrir Square, world leaders lined up to congratulate Egyptians after hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters toppled President Hosni Mubarak following weeks of demonstrations.

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Mubarak resignation sparks nationwide celebration

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (pictured) has resigned as head of state, Vice President Omar Suleiman announced on state TV Friday. The announcement sparked emotional celebrations among protesters across the country.

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Google executive Ghomin is Egypt's reluctant hero of Tahrir Square

Wael Ghomin, a rising marketing manager at Google, has become an icon of the revolt in Egypt. His recent emotional TV appearance set off a new wave of protests calling for the immediate resignation of President Mubarak.

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