Features/Interviews
Opinion: U.S., Russian stances on 30 June uprising juxtaposed
August 5, 2013
Opinion: U.S., Russian stances on 30 June uprising juxtaposed
Perhaps because it is a relatively young nation, the United States does not seem to learn much from history. Today’s…
In photos: Army drops flyers on pro-Morsy protesters
July 29, 2013
In photos: Army drops flyers on pro-Morsy protesters
Military aircraft dropped flyers on supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsy at the Rabea al-Adaweya sit-in on Monday, urging them…
In photos: Scenes from Tahrir Square
July 26, 2013
In photos: Scenes from Tahrir Square
Tens of thousands of anti-Morsy protesters gathered in Tahrir Square, the one-time epicentre of the Egyptian revolution against the country's…
In photos: The Muslim Brotherhood’s day of “discernment”
July 26, 2013
In photos: The Muslim Brotherhood’s day of “discernment”
Thousands of supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsy have flocked streets nationwide to protests against the overthrow of Egypt's first…
Opinion: Egypt’s “war on terror”
July 25, 2013
Opinion: Egypt’s “war on terror”
The head of Egypt’s armed forces, General Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, has once again proven himself a master of political timing.…
Special report: How the Muslim Brotherhood lost Egypt
July 25, 2013
Special report: How the Muslim Brotherhood lost Egypt
When Egyptians poured onto the streets in their millions to demand the fall of President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, few…
Profile: Magda Haroun, Egypt’s Jewish community chief
July 16, 2013
Profile: Magda Haroun, Egypt’s Jewish community chief
Magda Shehata Haroun was chosen to head the Egyptian Jewish community because of her young age, notwithstanding her remarkable personality.…
Interview: Magda Haroun, head of Egypt’s Jewish community
July 16, 2013
Interview: Magda Haroun, head of Egypt’s Jewish community
"The daughter of Israel's enemy has become the president of the Jewish community in Egypt." So said Yedioth Ahronoth, describing…
Morsy’s ouster: Understanding international reaction
July 16, 2013
Morsy’s ouster: Understanding international reaction
As the Armed Forces spokesperson concluded the General Command’s statement announcing the removal of Mohamed Morsy from the presidency, a…
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
July 13, 2013
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Ramadan is a time of festive celebrations, when rows of fanous lanterns light up the streets and a feeling of…