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Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
January 10, 2012
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
In the lead-up to the first year anniversary of the 25 January revolution, calls have intensified for a swift handover…
Al-Azhar reform draft law stirs controversy
January 9, 2012
Al-Azhar reform draft law stirs controversy
The draft bill proposed by leaders of Al-Azhar to reform the oldest Sunni Muslim institution has sparked controversy among some…
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
January 9, 2012
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
There was a time when Islamist lawyer Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's toughest challenge was brokering business deals and marriages. Now…
Despite elections, North Sinai still suffering under security-first policies
January 8, 2012
Despite elections, North Sinai still suffering under security-first policies
The police station at the border town of Rafah has not been renovated, unlike the police stations in Arish and…
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
January 5, 2012
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
ALEXANDRIA ― The Qedeseen Church complex was filled with noisy activity last Friday. A sonorously intoned prayer floated out of…
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
January 5, 2012
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
As in the rest of the country, Islamist parties are expected to dominate the third and final round of parliamentary…
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
January 4, 2012
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
Thursday afternoon is typically a slow time in most government offices. But these days, there aren’t any slow times for…
The battle for Maspero
January 4, 2012
The battle for Maspero
As 2011 comes to an end, Egypt’s state media continues to act as the ruling regime’s mouthpiece, despite calls for…
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
January 4, 2012
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
ARISH — Political party workers in North Sinai Governorate have reported various irregularities on the first day of the final…
In North Sinai, Islamist parties expected to prevail
January 3, 2012
In North Sinai, Islamist parties expected to prevail
ARISH — Fifty-eight candidates and 13 party lists face off Tuesday in the third round of People's Assembly elections in…