Egypt
‘Leave and don’t look back,’ masked gunmen tell freed prison inmates
February 6, 2011
‘Leave and don’t look back,’ masked gunmen tell freed prison inmates
After the conspicuous disappearance of security forces on the night of Friday, 28 January, conspiracy theories are still rife as…
The Egyptian Uprising: The view from London
February 6, 2011
The Egyptian Uprising: The view from London
London--The uprising in Egypt has continued to dominate headlines in the UK and much Western media, an indication of the…
Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
February 6, 2011
Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
Over the past twelve days, the demonstrations have dominated Egyptian television. But not all coverage has been equal. In fact,…
Brotherhood vows not to abandon demands for Mubarak’s ouster
February 6, 2011
Brotherhood vows not to abandon demands for Mubarak’s ouster
After the first session of talks held on Sunday between the opposition and newly-appointed Vice-President Omar Suleiman, a leading member…
Youth coalition rejects talks with embattled regime
February 6, 2011
Youth coalition rejects talks with embattled regime
Leaders of numerous youth organizations, calling themselves the Coalition of the Angry Youth Uprising, announced at a press conference today…
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
February 6, 2011
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
With evening curfews still in effect, the 14-kilometer drive from Garden City to Heliopolis takes three hours on average. And,…
Rattled Israel holds security talks to discuss Egypt, Tunisia developments
February 6, 2011
Rattled Israel holds security talks to discuss Egypt, Tunisia developments
Israel is holding a four-day security conference to discuss current events in the Middle East, especially those pertaining to Egypt…
Opposition figure ElBaradei slams Egypt talks
February 6, 2011
Opposition figure ElBaradei slams Egypt talks
Washington--Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei slammed fledgling negotiations on Egypt's future on Sunday and said he was not invited to…
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
February 6, 2011
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
Residents of Cairo’s sprawling shantytowns are rejoicing in the fall of a security force that has long oppressed them, but…