Jano Charbel
Labor law stalled as independent unions struggle for representation
Egypt
June 26, 2012
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
June 26, 2012
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
June 17, 2012
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
June 15, 2012
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
June 6, 2012
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
June 5, 2012
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
May 29, 2012
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
May 24, 2012
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
May 22, 2012
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
May 19, 2012
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…