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Nubians say constitution ignores Egypt’s cultural diversity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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