Features/Interviews
Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith
October 21, 2012
Baha’is say constitution fails to recognize their faith
In 2009, four Baha’i homes were burned down in the Upper Egypt village of Shouraneya, Sohag after a member of…
Tahrir Square against the Constituent Assembly, Brothers stay home
October 21, 2012
Tahrir Square against the Constituent Assembly, Brothers stay home
Many among the ranks of opposition forces consider the Constituent Assembly to be dominated by Islamists. Far from a reflection…
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears
October 19, 2012
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears
“We will never betray the martyrs’ blood," Muslim Brotherhood member Saad al-Katatny pleged in his first speech after being elected…
Watchdogs: Draft constitution broadens role of monitoring bodies
October 18, 2012
Watchdogs: Draft constitution broadens role of monitoring bodies
The committee drafting the chapter on monitoring and independent bodies in the Constituent Assembly has almost finalized 16 articles. Allocating…
Junior policemen demand medical care, fair treatment
October 18, 2012
Junior policemen demand medical care, fair treatment
Approximately 300 policemen from across Egypt protested in front of the Interior Ministry headquarters in Cairo Wednesday. The protesters were…
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
October 18, 2012
Principles and precedents: Is the draft constitution an evolution — or a revolution?
Personal freedoms: A disconcerting zone Between the Sharia-related articles and those entitling the state to oversee the upholding of morals,…
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
October 17, 2012
Tantawi and Anan’s referral to civil prosecution could be shortlived
When the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces held a ceremony to hand over power to then newly-elected President…
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes
October 17, 2012
Trial of ‘atheist’ Alber Saber resumes
The controversial trial of Alber Saber on charges of insulting religion resumed on Wednesday at the New Cairo Court. Saber,…
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms
October 17, 2012
Constitution draft leaves room for restrictions on media freedoms
Vague terminology continues to plague articles pertaining to media freedom in the draft constitution, despite praise for some clauses deemed…
Judges strike back against media criticism
October 17, 2012
Judges strike back against media criticism
Prominent media personalities are confronting a backlash after speaking out against Egypt’s judiciary following the acquittal of defendants in the…