Egypt
Politics of persistence: Entertainment in Tahrir Square
February 4, 2011
Politics of persistence: Entertainment in Tahrir Square
Between protesters roaming around shouting sarcastic anti-government slogans into handheld microphones, others attracting the crowd with original poetry, and young…
Demonstrators detain policemen, govt-hired thugs
February 3, 2011
Demonstrators detain policemen, govt-hired thugs
As the man was dragged kicking and screaming to one of Tahrir Square’s makeshift prisons, cries of “kill him!” filled…
United Nations to evacuate staff from Cairo
February 3, 2011
United Nations to evacuate staff from Cairo
The United Nations has sent several planes to evacuate the families of its essential and non-essential staff in Egypt, an…
Egyptian army starts rounding up journalists
February 3, 2011
Egyptian army starts rounding up journalists
The Egyptian military started rounding up journalists, possibly for their own protection, on Thursday after they came under attack from…
Israeli conspiracy theories-for Egypt unrest-begin to spread
February 3, 2011
Israeli conspiracy theories-for Egypt unrest-begin to spread
On Wednesday night, the Egyptian satellite TV station al-Mehwar broadcast a live interview with Shaimaa, a former journalist, who claimed…
Egypt’s attorney-general bans former ministers and officials from travel
February 3, 2011
Egypt’s attorney-general bans former ministers and officials from travel
Judicial sources on Thursday said Egypt’s attorney-general banned a former official of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) and three…
Thousands join pro-democracy protesters
February 3, 2011
Thousands join pro-democracy protesters
Thousands of protesters have been flocking to Cairo’s Tahrir Square to join pro-democracy protesters who are continuing their calls for…
Moussa calls for investigation of Tahrir clashes
February 3, 2011
Moussa calls for investigation of Tahrir clashes
The Arab League called Thursday for an investigation of the clashes downtown in Tahrir Square on Wednesday night among protesters…
Wafd High Commission makes its way to Tahrir
February 3, 2011
Wafd High Commission makes its way to Tahrir
After Cairo’s bloody events last night, Wafd Party's High Commission decided to express solidarity with Tahrir protesters by joining them…