Features/Interviews
Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama
March 27, 2013
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
March 25, 2013
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?
March 25, 2013
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
March 25, 2013
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
March 23, 2013
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
March 21, 2013
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
March 21, 2013
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
March 20, 2013
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
March 17, 2013
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…