Heba Fahmy

Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution
Egypt

Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution

The murky constitution drafting process, which has long been criticized by secularists for being hijacked by Islamists, is today the…
New daily newspaper Al-Sabah struggles to make an impact
Egypt

New daily newspaper Al-Sabah struggles to make an impact

Al-Sabah, a new independent newspaper, hit the streets and cafes of Cairo on 30 September. Its recipe — sensational anti-Muslim…
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
Egypt

Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own

Around 30 street vendors gathered in front of the Public Prosecution's office on Sunday, demanding retribution for Mostafa Eid, who…
Sunday’s papers: Controversy over draft constitution, protests
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Controversy over draft constitution, protests

  Controversy over the first draft of the constitution and its authors, which have been under fire since the draft…
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears
Egypt

Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears

“We will never betray the martyrs’ blood," Muslim Brotherhood member Saad al-Katatny pleged in his first speech after being elected…
Antiquated rental law distorts housing market
Business

Antiquated rental law distorts housing market

In the upscale neighborhood of Abbas al-Akkad in Nasr City, Amr Hegazy owns a five-story building surrounded by prominent restaurants. Passing…
Accusations of blasphemy often serve a political function
Egypt

Accusations of blasphemy often serve a political function

After her son, atheist activist Alber Saber, was arrested on charges of blasphemy, Kariman Meseha says the prosecutor who interrogated…
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’
Egypt

‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’

As political parties scurry to establish themselves before the parliamentary elections, expected to take place after the constitution is approved, 10…
Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry
Egypt

Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry

“My mobility is restricted in my legs, other than that I’m a completely normal person,” Fatma Seif, head of Human…
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect
Egypt

Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect

Leftist leaders have spoken out against a US$4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund in past weeks. But with…
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