Jano Charbel

Labor law stalled as independent unions struggle for representation
Egypt

Labor law stalled as independent unions struggle for representation

Due to its failure to issue a new law guaranteeing trade union liberties, the Egyptian state may again be on…
Tuesday’s papers: All things Morsy
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: All things Morsy

All of Egypt’s newspapers focus the vast majority of their coverage on the country’s new president — the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
In Minya, diesel queues are longer than elections queues
Egypt

In Minya, diesel queues are longer than elections queues

The presidential runoff elections are still witnessing low voter turnout rates in the south-central governorate of Minya. Often referred to…
Activists plan vote nullification campaign
Egypt

Activists plan vote nullification campaign

The campaigns to boycott the presidential election and invalidate ballots may have been given a boost following the verdicts of…
Boycott camp hopes to lower turnout, strip vote’s legitimacy
Egypt

Boycott camp hopes to lower turnout, strip vote’s legitimacy

After the two most polarizing candidates won the first round of presidential elections, a growing number of disillusioned and frustrated…
Tuesday’s papers: Million-man marches demand ‘Revolutionary Trial’
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Million-man marches demand ‘Revolutionary Trial’

Tuesday’s newspapers focus their coverage on three chief developments: a million-person protest for a “Revolutionary Trial” to be held in…
Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation

On 29 May, Egypt’s papers focus on their coverage on three election-related developments: the Presidential Elections Commission’s announcement of the…
In labor stronghold of Mahalla, vote split between Morsy and Sabbahi
Egypt

In labor stronghold of Mahalla, vote split between Morsy and Sabbahi

MAHALLA — The city of Mahalla, which some call the "Industrial Citadel of the Nile Delta," conducted its first day…
Tuesday’s papers: Results of Egypt’s expat vote and reported irregularities
Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Results of Egypt’s expat vote and reported irregularities

One day prior to the first round of the presidential election, Egypt’s newspapers focus their coverage almost exclusively on what…
Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections
Egypt

Calls return for boycotting ‘murky’ elections

Out of some 53 million eligible voters, tens of millions are expected to partake in Egypt’s upcoming presidential elections. An…
Back to top button