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Land rights, labor and violence in a Cairo slum

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

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’

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

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’

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

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

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?

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

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

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…
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