Jano Charbel
Monday’s papers: Judiciary, opposition and media criticize Brotherhood
Egypt
October 15, 2012
Monday’s papers: Judiciary, opposition and media criticize Brotherhood
President Mohamed Morsy and his Muslim Brotherhood have come under intense criticism from opposition forces, the judiciary, and today, the…
Maid in Egypt: Domestic workers organize
Egypt
October 1, 2012
Maid in Egypt: Domestic workers organize
Egypt’s first labor union for domestic maids was established early this month and already claims a membership of some 300…
New labor measures respond to rising tide of strikes
Egypt
September 24, 2012
New labor measures respond to rising tide of strikes
Strikes and the organization of the country’s labor movement are a hot political topic. Strikes have taken place recently, or…
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
Egypt
September 19, 2012
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
The beginning of the academic year this week was inaugurated with a host of strikes by employees across sectors —…
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
Egypt
September 17, 2012
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
Several thousand bus drivers, mechanics, engineers and fare collectors employed at the Public Transport Authority went on strike Saturday and…
Sunday’s papers: Movie protests, US-Egypt relations and strikes
Egypt
September 16, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Movie protests, US-Egypt relations and strikes
Sunday’s papers focus their coverage on three main news developments: the forced dispersal of anti-Islam movie protests and their repercussions…
Nation’s teachers congregate in Cairo, protest working conditions
Egypt
September 10, 2012
Nation’s teachers congregate in Cairo, protest working conditions
From Alexandria in the north to Aswan in the south, protesting teachers from numerous governorates descended upon the Cabinet for…
Monday’s papers: Ultras, teacher uprisings and military lawsuits
Egypt
September 10, 2012
Monday’s papers: Ultras, teacher uprisings and military lawsuits
Monday’s papers focus their coverage on three main developments. Topping the news are the Ultras Ahlawy and their stand to…
Multinational investors and union rights: Strikes and sackings continue
Egypt
September 10, 2012
Multinational investors and union rights: Strikes and sackings continue
Business executives representing nearly 50 US companies are in Egypt this week, the latest of a series of international trade…
Wednesday’s papers: Brotherhoodization, bearded police officers and Satanist youth
Egypt
September 5, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Brotherhoodization, bearded police officers and Satanist youth
Wednesday’s papers focus on the alleged phenomenon of “Brotherhood-izing” the state via new mass appointments in governor positions, national councils…