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Egyptian Court Orders Prosecutor not to Label the MB as a Banned Group

Egypt's Emergency State Security Court, which was considering the 'Muslim Brotherhood International Organization case yesterday, has witnessed a hot debate between the president of the court, Judge Mahmoud Sami, and

State Council acknowledges Al-Shater’s rights for early release

The Legislative Department of the State Council has presented Chancellor Mamdouh Marei a presidential decree ordering an official pardon to detainees who have served half their sentences in prison and

Court refuses to review constitution

The State Council Administrative Court in Cairo rejected reviewing a lawsuit filed by independent MP Mohamed Elomda against the provisions of Article 76 of the constitution which stipulates it governs

Egypt’s women judges get favorable ruling

Egypt’s women judges welcomed a Constitutional Court ruling on Sunday that said women can be appointed to the country’s top advisory court. The ruling comes weeks after the State Council

NDP members protest ban on female judges.

Female members of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) protested against an earlier decision by the State Council's general assembly to ban the appointment of female judges.

Postponement of the decision of Soliman’s presidency over the Petroleum Services Company.

The General Assembly of the Fatwa and Legislation in the State Council announced that it will decide on January 20, 2010 the legitimacy of Dr. Ibrahim Soliman's presidency,

Muslim Brotherhood Denounces Mauritania Coup

The Muslim Brotherhood denounced Wednesday’s military coup in Mauritania in which the President and the Prime Minister have been taken into custody and troops announced the formation of a new

Egypt: State Council Cancels House Vote in

In a heavy caliber surprise that may increase owes of the Egyptian regime, the State Council cancelled the results of the 2005 People’s Assembly elections in 24 constituencies nationwide.