Features/Interviews
In Egypt’s constitutional referendum, ‘yes’ and ‘no’ votes often mirror each other
December 15, 2012
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
December 15, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
‘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
December 13, 2012
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
December 13, 2012
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
December 13, 2012
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
December 12, 2012
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
December 12, 2012
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
December 12, 2012
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
December 11, 2012
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…