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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…
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…