Features/Interviews
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
May 9, 2012
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
Laila Soueif, a long-time Egyptian activist in her 50s and assistant professor at Cairo University, chuckles softly and humbly at…
Dubai Press Club: Al-Masry Al-Youm has highest circulation in Egypt
May 9, 2012
Dubai Press Club: Al-Masry Al-Youm has highest circulation in Egypt
The fourth edition of the Dubai Press Club report “Arab Media Outlook” says Al-Masry Al-Youm has the highest readership among…
Abbasseya clashes and new law revive military trials for civilians
May 9, 2012
Abbasseya clashes and new law revive military trials for civilians
Civilian referrals to military trials seemed to be subsiding in recent months following the early days after the military took…
Abbasseya fallout leaves SCAF on top, revolution floundering
May 8, 2012
Abbasseya fallout leaves SCAF on top, revolution floundering
Hours after a bloody fight between military forces and protesters when the latter violently dispersed the weeklong sit-in next to…
Ahead of historic election, tension builds between Brotherhood and Salafis
May 8, 2012
Ahead of historic election, tension builds between Brotherhood and Salafis
On the eve of Egypt’s anticipated presidential poll, tension is mounting between the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafis, after the latter…
Anger lingers among Abbasseya residents after clashes
May 8, 2012
Anger lingers among Abbasseya residents after clashes
Two days after the military drove protesters from their sit-in in front of the Defense Ministry, Mostafa Hashem surveys the…
China bars reporter, Al Jazeera closes bureau in Beijing
May 8, 2012
China bars reporter, Al Jazeera closes bureau in Beijing
Al Jazeera said on Tuesday it has shut its English-language bureau in Beijing after Chinese authorities expelled its correspondent Melissa…
Firsthand account: Injured and arrested for a photo
May 7, 2012
Firsthand account: Injured and arrested for a photo
Egypt Independent’s Virginie Nguyen was hurt and detained while covering the clashes in Abbasseya Square last Friday. Herein, she gives an…
Profile: Former banker seeks to empower youth through local councils
May 7, 2012
Profile: Former banker seeks to empower youth through local councils
For Mostafa Shouman, decentralizing Egypt's power structures is one of the biggest challenges for the future of the country. “While…
Middle East blog competition winners announced
May 7, 2012
Middle East blog competition winners announced
Two major blogging competitions, the international competition “The Bobs” and the Arabic award “Arabisk,” announced their winners on 2 May.…