US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt
Despite US pressure, Egypt is adamant; the new government is determined to put on trial 19 American pro-democracy NGO workers.
Despite US pressure, Egypt is adamant; the new government is determined to put on trial 19 American pro-democracy NGO workers.
The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to meet with the head of Egypt's ruling Supreme Military Council a travel ban on Americans.
Egypt's Justice Minister Hamid rejected a letter Tuesday from the U.S. Ambassador asking him to "review" a travel ban imposed on Americans.
American citizens trapped in Cairo have taken shelter in the U.S. Embassy as the dispute between the two countries escalates.
The Egyptian Social Democratic Party called for a demonstration Monday night to protest last week's raid on a group of pro-democracy NGOs.