Tension at MOD sit-in after deadly attacks

The situation remains tense at the Ministry of Defence sit-in, where hundreds have been protesting in recent days against the ruling Military Council (SCAF). 

Presidential hopeful Khaled Ali visited the sit-in to show his solidarity, after dozens of protesters were injured and up to 4 killed when unknown assailants attacked the demonstrators at night on Saturday and Sunday.

Hazem Abu-Ismail supporters flood the streets to celebrate presidency bid

Supporters of Salafist presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu-Ismail join a march and motorcade to celebrate his official candidacy application

Egypt Votes, Tahrir Split

Egyptians head to the polls for a historic occasion - the first parliamentary elections since former President Hosni Mubarak was toppled by a mass uprising in January and February.

Tahrir sends clear warning to military council

A mass demonstration in Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square delivers a strong message to the ruling military council.

Protesters demanded that the military transfer power to a civilian president by April 2012, and rejected a document put forward of 'supra constitutional principles' which could protect the military's privileges. 

Thousands rally in Alexandria as part of nationwide Islamist demonstrations in Egypt

Despite being portrayed as a day of unity between Islamists and liberal groups, Friday's protests in Alexandria - which attracted tens of thousands - saw divisions between members of the liberal 6th April group and members of the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafists.