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Maspero employees protest military control
February 8, 2012
Maspero employees protest military control
Dozens of employees at Maspero, the state TV and radio headquarters, held a protest outside the building on Wednesday. They…
The Brothers: Between the revolutionaries and the junta
February 8, 2012
The Brothers: Between the revolutionaries and the junta
Amid the ongoing political turmoil, the Muslim Brotherhood seeks to walk a fine line between proving its commitment to the…
‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story
February 6, 2012
‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story
With the outbreak of new clashes between security forces and protesters around the Interior Ministry and security forces’ use of…
Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine
February 6, 2012
Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine
The Sukari Gold Mine, Egypt's largest and oldest, has been witnessing numerous acts of labor unrest amidst allegations of corruption,…
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
February 5, 2012
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
Even within the context of the past 13 months, the events of Wednesday’s soccer match confound. Port Said’s home team…
US media pressures Congress to condition Egypt aid
February 5, 2012
US media pressures Congress to condition Egypt aid
US-Egypt relations have soured following the latter’s recent blows to its most important benefactor. For the first time, US aid…
Blog: Football meets politics again, but differently
February 5, 2012
Blog: Football meets politics again, but differently
I watched endless re-runs of the final moments of the Ahly–Masry game in Port Said in a restaurant, on a…
NDI Egypt director says the organization will continue work
February 4, 2012
NDI Egypt director says the organization will continue work
When public prosecutors and gun-wielding Central Security Forces stormed the Cairo office of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in late…
Inside a protester discussion on the frontlines
February 3, 2012
Inside a protester discussion on the frontlines
During the brief calm of a prayer-time ceasefire, as an imam delivered the Friday sermon in front of a cordon…
Port Said fans blame security, infiltrators for match violence
February 3, 2012
Port Said fans blame security, infiltrators for match violence
PORT SAID ― Despite a biting wind the sun shone brightly on Port Said Thursday, and if not for the…