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Revolutionary wave reaches private universities

Revolutionary wave reaches private universities

Thousands of students gathered today in and around the German University in Cairo's (GUC) campus, to protest the decision to…
Syrian Brothers everywhere but Syria

Syrian Brothers everywhere but Syria

As the regime-toppling revolutions in the Arab world move into their second spring, identifying a unified opposition front for the…
Profile: Who stands behind Abouel Fotouh’s campaign?

Profile: Who stands behind Abouel Fotouh’s campaign?

Before the revolution, Ahmed Ossama, a 35-year-old electrical engineer by training, made a conscious decision to pursue personal glory and…
Europe talks of free trade with Egypt, activists frown

Europe talks of free trade with Egypt, activists frown

As the country struggles to discern its political and economic future, Egypt is coming under greater pressure to advance its…
Will new amendment lead to an independent constitutional court?

Will new amendment lead to an independent constitutional court?

Among the laws that the legislative committee of the People’s Assembly is currently revising is a June decree regarding how…
Policemen see security reform in unionization

Policemen see security reform in unionization

Thousands of policemen and officers across Egypt are seeking to establish trade unions with which to protect their interests. Legal…
Fighting corruption with information: Stories from abroad

Fighting corruption with information: Stories from abroad

Freedom of information (FOI) is not yet a basic right Egypt. But that could soon change with the writing of…
Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution

Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution

After nearly three months of a fierce parliamentary race, a new conflict may flare up soon between the Islamist majority…
Parliament Review: Donkeys, radioactive material and porn

Parliament Review: Donkeys, radioactive material and porn

Parliamentary sessions this week were predominantly occupied with a war of semantics, with feuds erupting over insults and apologies for…
The students are back

The students are back

Grief runs deep for Hassan Osama, a student and member of a group that calls itself Ultras Revolution. “I’ve had…
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