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Children of the revolution: Youth wage street battles
March 14, 2013
Children of the revolution: Youth wage street battles
As the firing of a tear gas canister signaled the renewal of clashes on Qasr al-Nil Bridge, two 15-year-olds stood…
Abu Ismail builds on support by launching a new party in a turbulent political scene
March 14, 2013
Abu Ismail builds on support by launching a new party in a turbulent political scene
Salafi preacher and former presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail has raised a flag and is calling on the masses…
Judicial committee proves military violations, presidency remains tightlipped
March 11, 2013
Judicial committee proves military violations, presidency remains tightlipped
A report issued by a judicial fact-finding committee appointed by President Mohamed Morsy last June has proved serious…
Years after deadly rockslide, Duweiqa residents still await relocation
March 11, 2013
Years after deadly rockslide, Duweiqa residents still await relocation
Gamal Ramadan knocks against a bedroom wall and parts of it break off, setting free some cockroaches that were nesting…
Violence against activists becomes more systematic, observers say
March 11, 2013
Violence against activists becomes more systematic, observers say
Reports released by human rights organizations over the past months say that the targeting of activists and deliberate murder of…
After verdict, tense calm in Port Said
March 11, 2013
After verdict, tense calm in Port Said
On Saturday, the Port Said Criminal Court confirmed the death sentence of 21 defendants accused of killing 72 Ahly fans…
Port Said sees relative calm after contentious verdict
March 10, 2013
Port Said sees relative calm after contentious verdict
A day after an Egyptian court confirmed the death sentences of 21 Port Said civilians found guilty of causing Egypt’s…
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…