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In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes often mirror each other

In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes often mirror each other

After a week of tumultuous polarization, Egyptians headed to the ballot boxes in what would be their eighth election since…
Alexandria sees changing landscape of Islamist groups

Alexandria sees changing landscape of Islamist groups

ALEXANDRIA — Many of the protest scenes that played out over the past weeks are emblematic of substantive changes in…
‘Faith! Determination! Morsy shoots to kill!’ : A sit-in unlike any other

‘Faith! Determination! Morsy shoots to kill!’ : A sit-in unlike any other

Despite its location, there hasn’t been much coverage of the Salafi sit-in outside Media Production City; possibly due to the…
Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution

Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution

Several Salafi movements and parties, including the Nour Party and Hazemoun, took part in protests Tuesday to support President Mohamed…
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote

Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote

While most opposition forces are opting to vote “no” in the referendum on the constitution held on Saturday, boycott is…
The chilling Brothers

The chilling Brothers

Despite massive opposition to their rule, the Muslim Brothers are still confident the ballot box can reinstate their dominance and…
Torture and detention at the hands of Brotherhood mob

Torture and detention at the hands of Brotherhood mob

  On 5 December, violent clashes raged for hours between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsy, after the latter…
In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy

In opposition to Morsy, Mahalla declares autonomy

  Mahalla — The “Independent Republic of Greater Mahalla” was declared by thousands of angry locals on 7 December, following…
Sharqiya protests uncomfortably close to Morsy’s family home

Sharqiya protests uncomfortably close to Morsy’s family home

ZAGAZIG — The sirens of the modern electronic crossing at the entrance of Zagazig, the capital of Sharqiya Governorate, are…
Conflicting narratives emerge on new prosecutor general’s past

Conflicting narratives emerge on new prosecutor general’s past

There is renewed talk about Egypt’s new prosecutor general, with conflicting narratives circulating as to what Talaat Ibrahim Abdallah has…
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