Egypt’s crime rate skyrockets, institutions ‘aren’t stable’ under Morsi

Egypt’s crime rate skyrockets, institutions ‘aren’t stable’ under Morsi

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Egypt has acknowledged a crime wave amid the rule of President Mohammed Morsi. The Interior Ministry said crime has skyrocketed over the last year as police were unable to maintain order in much of Egypt. The ministry reported a near-200 percent in homicides since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak […]

U.S. stands by; Egypt not seeking help with Sinai insurgency

U.S. stands by; Egypt not seeking help with Sinai insurgency

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States plans to increase counter-insurgency cooperation with Egypt. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama has begun consultations with Egypt on ways to increase security aid and cooperation. They said the cooperation would focus on intelligence exchange, border security and advanced technology to track insurgency squads in […]