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Presidential race turns into game for two, possibly one
April 16, 2012
Presidential race turns into game for two, possibly one
A less exciting and diverse presidential race with no front-runner has emerged after the Presidential Elections Commission disqualified the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
What’s ‘left’ in the presidential election?
April 15, 2012
What’s ‘left’ in the presidential election?
Since 10 potential candidates were disqualified from the presidential election on Saturday, including three anticipated frontrunners, Egypt’s electoral landscape has…
In Egypt, setbacks on expression persist through legal avenues
April 15, 2012
In Egypt, setbacks on expression persist through legal avenues
Blows to freedom of expression have been ongoing in the year that lapsed since the 25 January revolution, causing observers…
Arabic blogs vie for German competition
April 15, 2012
Arabic blogs vie for German competition
Eleven blogs have been nominated to the shortlist in the Arabic-language category for the BOBs, a yearly competition of international…
Muslim Brotherhood returns to street politics, fills square
April 13, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood returns to street politics, fills square
Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood members flocked to the streets on Friday in mass marches in the name of "protecting the…
Meet your presidential candidate: Omar Suleiman, the phantom
April 12, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Omar Suleiman, the phantom
When Omar Suleiman, former spy chief and vice president under ousted President Hosni Mubarak, appeared for 30 seconds on 11…
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
April 12, 2012
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
Blogger and activist Ahmed Douma has been detained by security forces multiple times and was released from his most recent…
Administrative court ruling leaves transition timetable in disarray
April 11, 2012
Administrative court ruling leaves transition timetable in disarray
The ruling by the Cairo Administrative Court that halted the Constituent Assembly has thrown the transition timetable into disarray. The…
Shater faces early hiccups on campaign trail
April 11, 2012
Shater faces early hiccups on campaign trail
Khairat al-Shater, the Muslim Brotherhood's primary presidential candidate, held the very first rally of his campaign in front of a…
New alternatives may bolster Moussa’s chances
April 11, 2012
New alternatives may bolster Moussa’s chances
With the Muslim Brotherhood fielding candidates and the surprise candidacy of former spy chief Omar Suleiman — perceived to be…