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Magda Shehata Haroun was chosen to head the Egyptian Jewish community because of her young age, notwithstanding her remarkable personality.…

"The daughter of Israel's enemy has become the president of the Jewish community in Egypt." So said Yedioth Ahronoth, describing…

As the Armed Forces spokesperson concluded the General Command’s statement announcing the removal of Mohamed Morsy from the presidency, a…

Ramadan is a time of festive celebrations, when rows of fanous lanterns light up the streets and a feeling of…

Millions of Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday. Ramadan unifies Muslims who live in…

Dalga, Minya - Burned façades, locked doors, looted shops, and dead calm prevail in an alleyway where several Coptic families…

The Egyptian street has been gripped by fear and anticipation with 30 June right at the doorstep. Those feelings have…

On 9 June on the sidelines of a visit to Qatar by President Mohamed Morsy's assistant for foreign affairs Essam…

This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…

This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…