Features/Interviews
Bearded policemen remain at loggerheads with Interior Ministry
March 10, 2013
Bearded policemen remain at loggerheads with Interior Ministry
Unlike the usual “million-man” rallies organized by Islamists, there were barely 500 people taking part in the protest held by…
Ultras divided on Cairo fire
March 10, 2013
Ultras divided on Cairo fire
“Are you from the ultras?” asked one of the Ahly club football fans in a reserved manner, amid roaring crowds…
In photos: Port Said reacts to verdict
March 9, 2013
In photos: Port Said reacts to verdict
Thousands of Port Said residents throughout the city protested Saturday’s verdict in the stadium violence case, after a court upheld…
Port Said massacre verdict feared by many
March 9, 2013
Port Said massacre verdict feared by many
Egypt awaits today the verdict of Sobhy Abdel Hamid, the head of the Port Said Criminal Court who is to…
Delayed elections may defuse Egypt’s crisis
March 8, 2013
Delayed elections may defuse Egypt’s crisis
An administrative court order heralds a new stage in the controversy surrounding the parliamentary elections that were scheduled to take…
Student union elections reveal Brotherhood’s weakening social base
March 7, 2013
Student union elections reveal Brotherhood’s weakening social base
The preliminary results of student union elections across Egyptian state universities reflect a sweeping success for students affiliated with opposition…
Forensics authority rejects notion of politicized reports, blames lack of information
March 7, 2013
Forensics authority rejects notion of politicized reports, blames lack of information
Khaled Saeed, Sayed Belal, Essam Ali Atta, Saad Saeed, Al-Husseini Abu Deif and Mohamed al-Gendy: For many Egyptians, these are…
Detention continues for last Egyptian in Guantanamo, despite deteriorating health
March 6, 2013
Detention continues for last Egyptian in Guantanamo, despite deteriorating health
There are fears for the life of the last Egyptian detained in the US Guantanamo Bay facility. His health appears…
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
March 6, 2013
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
As he answered questions about the upcoming parliamentary elections over the phone, Mohamed Zakareya, a member of the Popular Alliance…