Features/Interviews
Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day
January 24, 2012
Blow by blow: The People’s Assembly’s first day
Egypt's first post-Mubarak parliament convened on Monday at 11 am. It was presided over by the oldest MP, Mahmoud Al-Saqqa…
Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind
January 24, 2012
Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind
In their earthly possessions lie the shadows of their souls, like avatars of their bodies that now rest in the…
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
January 24, 2012
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
As attention turns to the anniversary of the 25 January revolution, questions arise about the nature of the Egyptian revolution…
Despite talk, revolution’s martyrs receive no justice
January 24, 2012
Despite talk, revolution’s martyrs receive no justice
Nearly 1,000 people have been killed at the hands of army and security forces since the revolution broke out on…
The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?
January 23, 2012
The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?
Between the ruling military council that decreed 25 January a national holiday and activists who dubbed the week preceding it…
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
January 23, 2012
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
There was almost a party atmosphere on Maglis al-Shaab Street, where the Parliament building is located, this morning. Men carrying…
A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions
January 23, 2012
A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions
The commencement of the first parliamentary session on Monday leads Egyptians to reevaluate the traditional association between elections and violence.…
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s new People’s Assembly swears in today, but powers are dubious
Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly will hold its first session today amid skepticism over the level of autonomy the…
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
January 22, 2012
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
On 11 February 2011, jubilation broke out in Tahrir Square after Vice President Omar Suleiman announced a victory for the…
State TV news staff launches protests to demand independence
January 22, 2012
State TV news staff launches protests to demand independence
Dozens of employees at the state-run Nile News TV Channel started an open-ended strike Sunday at the Maspero building, as…