Features/Interviews
Nubians say constitution ignores Egypt’s cultural diversity
November 21, 2012
Nubians say constitution ignores Egypt’s cultural diversity
Egypt’s draft constitution is drawing the ire of a wide spectrum of groups and political powers, and this past Sunday,…
Experts see Morsy’s delegation to Sisi as response to Gaza escalation
November 21, 2012
Experts see Morsy’s delegation to Sisi as response to Gaza escalation
President Mohamed Morsy's decision to authorize Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to mobilize army troops raised suspicions that he may…
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
November 21, 2012
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
When Israel named its recent military operation on the Gaza Strip “Pillar of the Cloud,” many drew a biblical connection…
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
November 21, 2012
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
The tumultuous constitution-writing process was dealt another blow this week when secular powers withdrew from the assembly tasked with drafting…
Assiut train collision deemed avoidable, if not for neglect and state failure
November 20, 2012
Assiut train collision deemed avoidable, if not for neglect and state failure
The remains on the railway tracks at the entrance of Mandara in Assiut Governorate spoke of the unthinkable tragedy that…
In midst of renewed clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud, remembering the violence of 2011
November 19, 2012
In midst of renewed clashes on Mohamed Mahmoud, remembering the violence of 2011
Like other Egyptians who were provoked by the pictures of the injured people during the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes in 2011…
Once again, Qursaya residents fight for their land
November 19, 2012
Once again, Qursaya residents fight for their land
Located in the midst of a favorable spot in the Nile, the Qursaya Island was the spot chosen by hundreds…
Insult laws: Elusive and longstanding
November 19, 2012
Insult laws: Elusive and longstanding
With human rights organizations reporting a spike in defamation charges, concerns are piling up over the effect of such charges…
Israeli commentators praise Morsy’s role in Gaza conflict
November 19, 2012
Israeli commentators praise Morsy’s role in Gaza conflict
“For the first time on Thursday, the Egyptian president explicitly said the word ‘Israel’ during a public condemnation of Israel’s…
Court ruling a victory for Nile University students, faculty
November 18, 2012
Court ruling a victory for Nile University students, faculty
Following an 18-month saga, Nile University students and faculty celebrated Sunday a court ruling that annulled an earlier decision to…