Features/Interviews
Land rights, labor and violence in a Cairo slum
July 15, 2012
Land rights, labor and violence in a Cairo slum
The death of five-year-old Amar Mohammed Salah as fire tore through his shack in Boulaq, a central-Cairo slum on 27…
No longer off limits: Presidential palace becomes a new space of protest
July 14, 2012
No longer off limits: Presidential palace becomes a new space of protest
Shortly before being sworn in, President Mohamed Morsy professed a desire to keep in touch with the demands of the…
Employees confront Mubarak-era boss accused in ‘Battle of the Camel’
July 13, 2012
Employees confront Mubarak-era boss accused in ‘Battle of the Camel’
More than a thousand Ceramica Cleopatra workers protested outside the presidential palace last week, demanding unpaid wages, overdue bonuses and…
Sacked workers of Egypt attempt to unite
July 13, 2012
Sacked workers of Egypt attempt to unite
Around 100 members of the "Sacked Workers' Front" convened for their first conference on Wednesday, with the stated goal of…
After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’
July 12, 2012
After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’
SUEZ — As the sun set over Suez’s corniche, couples and families started to arrive at the popular hangout. Couples…
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
July 11, 2012
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
After days of heated deliberations in political and religious circles, the architects of Egypt’s next constitution reached an agreement on…
With Morsy, an untested relationship between the US and Brotherhood
July 10, 2012
With Morsy, an untested relationship between the US and Brotherhood
The specifics remain unclear, but Mohamed Morsy’s presidency is ushering in a new and unprecedented relationship between Egypt and its…
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
July 9, 2012
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
The trial of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of the former president, and seven businessmen accused of insider trading to…
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
July 8, 2012
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
Outside the halls of the presidential palace, where newly elected President Mohamed Morsy is still getting settled, protesters are already…
Channel featuring niqab-wearing women to be launched in Ramadan
July 5, 2012
Channel featuring niqab-wearing women to be launched in Ramadan
State-run Al-Ahram newspaper said Thursday that there are plans to launch a satellite channel during Ramadan featuring only women who…