Features/Interviews
In Sinai, the tribe comes before the state, the state before Islamists
June 11, 2012
In Sinai, the tribe comes before the state, the state before Islamists
Manei Mohamed was buying a mobile phone at a kiosk in downtown Arish on the afternoon of 19 May when…
Two bills in Parliament compete to provide freedom of information
June 10, 2012
Two bills in Parliament compete to provide freedom of information
In March* 2011, protesters entered the State Security Investigation Services office in Nasr City, Cairo, and found ream upon ream…
With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands
June 8, 2012
With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands
Protesters have assembled in Tahrir Square over the past week demanding Ahmed Shafiq’s disqualification from the presidential election on the…
Parliament review: Scuffles and laws
June 8, 2012
Parliament review: Scuffles and laws
As the political deadlock over the formation of the committee that will write Egypt’s constitution continues, MPs expressed their outrage…
Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests
June 7, 2012
Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests
Under pressure from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, political forces announced Thursday that they had come to an…
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s health deteriorates
June 6, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak’s health deteriorates
Independent Al-Shorouk newspaper writes on its front page this morning, “Field marshal meets with political forces in a ‘Muslim Brotherhood-free’…
Israeli media accuses Egyptian masses of wanting Mubarak hanged
June 3, 2012
Israeli media accuses Egyptian masses of wanting Mubarak hanged
“What resonates most with the Egyptian people these days? Anything that smells like gallows. Oh, and Islam too,” writes prominent…
Anger and disappointment in the street following Mubarak case ruling
June 2, 2012
Anger and disappointment in the street following Mubarak case ruling
Taxi driver Khaled Morsy has been crying since he heard Saturday morning that former President Hosni Mubarak and his interior…
In disappointing transition, analysts say Mubarak’s verdict mocks justice
June 2, 2012
In disappointing transition, analysts say Mubarak’s verdict mocks justice
The only trial that has taken place against one of the fallen dictators of the Arab revolutions ended today. The…
Fury follows joy outside Mubarak’s courtroom
June 2, 2012
Fury follows joy outside Mubarak’s courtroom
Outside the Police Academy on Saturday, 10 minutes of elation gave way to feelings of anger as Hosni Mubarak and…