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Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama

Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama

"If I am destined to only get a little of life, my Lord, your satisfaction is in my patience," were…
Egyptian doctor association in Saudi officially recognised

Egyptian doctor association in Saudi officially recognised

The Association of Egyptian Doctors in Riyadh (AEDR) was officially established on 21 March 2013, making it the first such…
Is the Brotherhood feigning a feud with the women’s council?

Is the Brotherhood feigning a feud with the women’s council?

A face-off between the Muslim Brotherhood and the National Council for Women (NCW) over a newly ratified United Nations declaration…
The elections law conundrum is proving harmful for Islamists

The elections law conundrum is proving harmful for Islamists

In its race to come up with a constitutionally viable parliamentary elections law, the Islamist-dominated legislature is trying hard to…
A day at the Moqattam clashes

A day at the Moqattam clashes

  Over the past 26 months, Egyptians have protested in public squares, outside state-run institutions and, more than once, at…
There and back again: Egyptian workers remember their time in Iraq

There and back again: Egyptian workers remember their time in Iraq

The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was a devastating day for Samir Shahin, even though more than a decade has…
Brotherhood headquarters proves to be dangerous territory for protesters

Brotherhood headquarters proves to be dangerous territory for protesters

At the highest point in Cairo, in the suburb of Moqattam, stands the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood, the party…
On the legacy of the Iraq War: Q&A with Rashid Khalidi

On the legacy of the Iraq War: Q&A with Rashid Khalidi

In commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, Egypt Independent spoke to American historian Rashid Khalidi…
Breaking the news mold: Egypt’s community media gains a much-needed voice

Breaking the news mold: Egypt’s community media gains a much-needed voice

When major clashes in areas like Mansoura or Port Said break out, the Egyptian and international press descend upon the…
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