Features/Interviews
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…
Out of sight, but not out of mind: Mohamed Mahmoud remembered
November 18, 2012
Out of sight, but not out of mind: Mohamed Mahmoud remembered
On 19 November 2011, all hell broke loose in Mohamed Mahmoud Street, which juts east from Tahrir Square. Security forces…
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
November 17, 2012
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
ARISH — For Ahmed Taha, Sharia tribunals are not earthly justice. They come from a higher power. “The verdict of…
Qandil’s visit to Gaza overshadowed by Gazans’ fear for the future
November 16, 2012
Qandil’s visit to Gaza overshadowed by Gazans’ fear for the future
Egypt's Prime Minister Hesham Qandil crossed into Gaza via Rafah at 8 am Friday for a brief three-hour stay…