Features/Interviews
Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future
March 18, 2012
Shenouda leaves Copts divided on his legacy and church’s future
In its full papal uniform, the body of late Pope Shenouda III remains on display at the Saint Mark…
The embattled new National Council for Women
March 18, 2012
The embattled new National Council for Women
Since the beginning of this year, the National Council for Women has continually been brought into question by political forces…
Who is the pope’s successor?
March 18, 2012
Who is the pope’s successor?
It’s not easy to predict who’s going to succeed Pope Shenouda III and be enthroned as the 118th Pope and…
Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence
March 16, 2012
Parliament review: Chasing a turbulent policeman and a vote of no-confidence
It’s hard to remember that just last Sunday, Parliament voted to withdraw confidence from the current government. Usually on such…
SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases
March 15, 2012
SCAF’s investment law offers impunity in corruption cases
Days before the chamber of the recently elected People’s Assembly first filled with members, the Supreme Council of the Armed…
What’s left of Tahrir today
March 14, 2012
What’s left of Tahrir today
A little over a year after becoming a national symbol of unity, Tahrir Square has become a very lonely place.…
Students object to minister’s intervention in university bylaws
March 13, 2012
Students object to minister’s intervention in university bylaws
Long-standing government intervention remains an obstacle to reforming the organization and makeup of university student groups, giving high ranking government…
GUC strike moves protest to new territory, private universities
March 12, 2012
GUC strike moves protest to new territory, private universities
A miniature Tahrir Square has bloomed on the desert outskirts of Cairo, in front of the gates of the German…
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated
March 12, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated
For almost three decades, Mansour Hassan, a former stalwart of Anwar Sadat’s regime, remained aloof from the political arena. But today,…
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
March 11, 2012
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings
Disappointed but not surprised, lawyers and supporters of Samira Ibrahim blamed a verdict issued Sunday acquitting the military doctor that…