Features/Interviews
The pirates of Manzala
September 20, 2012
The pirates of Manzala
Manzala Lake is a brackish lagoon on the eastern side of the Delta in Matareya district. Low, bushy islands push…
Papal politics: Candidates line up in politicized elections
September 20, 2012
Papal politics: Candidates line up in politicized elections
Elections for the Coptic Orthodox Church’s 118th pope are under way at a time in which the role of the…
Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti whitewashed, but returns for new era
September 19, 2012
Mohamed Mahmoud graffiti whitewashed, but returns for new era
Late on Tuesday night, the walls of the American University in Cairo (AUC) were no longer covered with the colorful…
A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough
September 19, 2012
A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough
In late August, 40-year-old Arafa Kamel set himself on fire outside the presidential palace in Heliopolis after a disagreement with…
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
September 19, 2012
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes
The beginning of the academic year this week was inaugurated with a host of strikes by employees across sectors —…
Covering the embassy protests
September 18, 2012
Covering the embassy protests
As protests erupted in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Cairo last week over an anti-Islam film, Egypt Independent…
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’
September 18, 2012
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’
As political parties scurry to establish themselves before the parliamentary elections, expected to take place after the constitution is approved, 10…
AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday
September 17, 2012
AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday
Members of the American University in Cairo student movement blocked the university gates Sunday, not allowing students to enter. Many…
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
September 17, 2012
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start
Several thousand bus drivers, mechanics, engineers and fare collectors employed at the Public Transport Authority went on strike Saturday and…
Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry
September 16, 2012
Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry
“My mobility is restricted in my legs, other than that I’m a completely normal person,” Fatma Seif, head of Human…