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Patrick Werr
Patrick Werr works from Cairo, Egypt. Economics and finance journalist based in Egypt for 26 years, writing on the Egyptian economy for Reuters and for Abu Dhabi’s National newspaper. Patrick Werr has over 228 followers on Twitter.
Protesters clash with troops in Cairo, dozens hurt
Protesters threw rocks at troops guarding Egypt’s defence ministry as thousands marched in Cairo to denounce violence against demonstrators.
Protesters rage against Egypt military’s ‘hollow gesture’
Egypt’s army chief has promised a swifter handover to civilian rule but failed to convince thousands of demonstrators who are battling police.
Protesters defy Egypt army order to quit Tahrir Square
More than 1 000 protesters ignored an army order to leave Cairo’s main square on Sunday, extending their calls for a quick move to civilian rule.
Govt aims to get Egyptians back to work
President Hosni Mubarak’s government aimed to get people back to work on Sunday with banks and businesses reopening.
Berlusconi calls Mubarak wise man, protesters steadfast
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Friday praised Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a wise man.