Mohamed Elmeshad
Activists, politicians see more than hooliganism in football violence
Egypt
February 2, 2012
Activists, politicians see more than hooliganism in football violence
At least 71 are confirmed dead in the worst-ever fan violence following a sporting event in Egypt, after a fight…
New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians
Egypt
February 1, 2012
New draft bill aims for speedier handover to civilians
Social Democratic Party MP Ziad al-Elaimy proposed a draft bill in Parliament on Tuesday that would push forward presidential elections…
Groups press SCAF to leave, but how?
Egypt
January 31, 2012
Groups press SCAF to leave, but how?
As the curtains seem to draw on the resurgent street demonstrations marking the anniversary of the beginning of the 25…
A reporter’s look back: The three wise men of 25 January
Egypt
January 25, 2012
A reporter’s look back: The three wise men of 25 January
When 25 January came last year, I woke early and was set to join some one of the marches, knowing…
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
Egypt
January 24, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues
The newly elected post-revolution People's Assembly convened yesterday for an incredibly long-winded and sometimes farcical inaugural session. What was supposed…
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
Egypt
January 22, 2012
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
On 11 February 2011, jubilation broke out in Tahrir Square after Vice President Omar Suleiman announced a victory for the…
Sunday’s papers: ElBaradei bows out, parliament steps in
Egypt
January 15, 2012
Sunday’s papers: ElBaradei bows out, parliament steps in
Mohamed ElBaradei, former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and Nobel laureate, announced yesterday that he will not be…
Street protests down, but not ruled out as a tactic
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Street protests down, but not ruled out as a tactic
During the military council’s press conference on Monday about the recent violence around the cabinet building, Major General Adel Emara…
Sunday’s papers: Fires, martyrs, military violations… and elections
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Fires, martyrs, military violations… and elections
Qasr al-Aini street in downtown Cairo has been a virtual war zone for the past three days. Ten people have…
In Sohag, a new kind of election
Egypt
December 14, 2011
In Sohag, a new kind of election
SOHAG — Voter turnout in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Sohag seems to be much higher than in recent years, with…