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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…
Street vendors mull forming union to combat state crackdowns

Street vendors mull forming union to combat state crackdowns

Struggling with increasing unemployment, an estimated 5 million Egyptians have long resorted to becoming self-employed street vendors, and make up…
Hands off: Initiatives grow fighting sexual harassment in Tahrir and elsewhere

Hands off: Initiatives grow fighting sexual harassment in Tahrir and elsewhere

  “Don’t go there” and “Stay out for your own safety” have been the menacing messages from alarmist male protesters…
Right and left, protests with and against Morsy in Cairo

Right and left, protests with and against Morsy in Cairo

A year, 11 months and 14 days have passed since the 25 January revolution and Egyptians are still taking to…
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