Al Wafd is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:
Egypt accused of human rights violations
CAIRO -- Leading Egyptian newspaper editor Ibrahim Eissa waited patiently as his trial got underway on May 19, only to be surprised when the government tacked on an additional charge, distancing his chances of appealing the charges brought against him.
Headlines from the Arab press
What the Arab papers said on May 8:
Egypt elections proceed amid protests
CAIRO -- Amid turmoil and demonstrations over crippling price rises, Egypt went ahead with local elections on Tuesday much to the frustration of activists and the leading opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Headlines from the Arab press
What the Arab papers said on April 7:
Egypt's media under duress
The Cairo press referred to last September as "Black September." A total of 11 journalists received prison sentences for charges that varied from insulting the ruling National Democratic Party to insulting the president.
Egyptian censure has heavy hand
The Cairo press referred to last September as "Black September." A total of 11 journalists receiving prison sentences for charges that varied from insulting the ruling party National Democratic Party to insulting the president.
Egypt papers strike over press crackdown
Egyptian independent and opposition newspapers suspended publication Sunday in protest at a government clampdown that has seen several journalists hit with lengthy jail terms.
Headlines from the Arab press
Headlines from the Arab press, October 4.
Egypt slams US over 'unacceptable' interference
Egypt Wednesday lashed out at the White House for what it called interfering in its affairs after Washington criticized the trials of several Egyptian journalists and the closure of a rights group.
Egypt jails three journalists
A court Monday sentenced the editor of an opposition newspaper and two other journalists to two years in jail for "damaging the image of justice," in the latest case against Egypts media.
