Heba Fahmy
Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution
Egypt
October 31, 2012
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
October 26, 2012
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
October 21, 2012
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
October 21, 2012
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
October 19, 2012
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
October 11, 2012
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
September 27, 2012
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
September 18, 2012
‘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
September 16, 2012
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
September 6, 2012
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…