Features/Interviews
Food poisoning scandal further deepens political split inside Al-Azhar
April 6, 2013
Food poisoning scandal further deepens political split inside Al-Azhar
Thousands of supporters of Al-Azhar’s top cleric, Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb, took to the streets across Egypt’s governorates after Friday prayers,…
Student union electoral system reflects a highly politicized process
April 6, 2013
Student union electoral system reflects a highly politicized process
As Egypt’s student union elections reach their end, independents and opposition groups have achieved surprising victories against the veteran Muslim…
Military denies interest in intervening in presidential affairs, but remains cautious
April 4, 2013
Military denies interest in intervening in presidential affairs, but remains cautious
A deteriorating political and economic situation has created a tense situation for the president and the military, muddied with rumors,…
Analysts argue silencing of free voices detrimental to regime
April 3, 2013
Analysts argue silencing of free voices detrimental to regime
The regime’s attempts to silence local satirist Bassem Youssef, often described as the Egyptian Jon Stewart, landed President Mohamed Morsy…
Allegations of financial corruption dog Doctors Syndicate
March 31, 2013
Allegations of financial corruption dog Doctors Syndicate
Allegations of corruption and financial violations took center stage during Friday’s Doctors Syndicate’s general assembly meeting. Nevertheless, the Muslim Brotherhood…
Iraqi refugees in Egypt still suffer from ambiguous legal status
March 31, 2013
Iraqi refugees in Egypt still suffer from ambiguous legal status
Abu Hussein, an Iraqi refugee, is reticent to speak of his experiences in Egypt — most refugees are. He regards…
No photo, no story: Photojournalists protest abuses
March 31, 2013
No photo, no story: Photojournalists protest abuses
"No photo, no story" read one poster carried by one of many photojournalists at a protest held on 19 March…
Verdict leaves prosecutor general post mired in ambiguity
March 30, 2013
Verdict leaves prosecutor general post mired in ambiguity
The Cairo Court of Cassation ruling on Wednesday annulled the presidential decree appointing Talaat Abdallah as Egypt's prosecutor general, after…
Bakery owners decry new system
March 30, 2013
Bakery owners decry new system
Bread shortages are not new to Egypt, with the most acute crisis of the not-so-distant past occurring in 2008. Since…
Charges against Abdel Fatah, activists are politically motivated: Lawyers
March 28, 2013
Charges against Abdel Fatah, activists are politically motivated: Lawyers
Opposition activist Alaa Abdel Fatah received notice on Thursday that he would stand trial along with his sister —…