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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…
Detention continues for last Egyptian in Guantanamo, despite deteriorating health
March 6, 2013
Detention continues for last Egyptian in Guantanamo, despite deteriorating health
There are fears for the life of the last Egyptian detained in the US Guantanamo Bay facility. His health appears…
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
March 6, 2013
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
As he answered questions about the upcoming parliamentary elections over the phone, Mohamed Zakareya, a member of the Popular Alliance…
Unrest in the Delta: Resident’s death spurs violent clashes in Mansoura
March 3, 2013
Unrest in the Delta: Resident’s death spurs violent clashes in Mansoura
MANSOURA — The violence in Mansoura had ebbed significantly Monday after the driver of the Central Security Forces truck that…
The Brothers may play elections solo, amid rising competition
March 3, 2013
The Brothers may play elections solo, amid rising competition
Potential electoral alliances among Islamist parties are likely to leave a lonesome Freedom and Justice Party braving the upcoming four-round…
With forensic report inconclusive, accusations fly over journalist’s death
March 3, 2013
With forensic report inconclusive, accusations fly over journalist’s death
It has been more three months since Al-Fagr journalist Al-Husseini Abu Deif was shot and killed in clashes between…
Cement company workers decry dog attack
March 2, 2013
Cement company workers decry dog attack
The use of police dogs in attacks against labor actions have been documented by activists and workers, who say that this…