Features/Interviews
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…
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
January 1, 2012
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
While the country is poised to embark on its final phase of parliamentary elections, questions remain as to how the…
A year in review: The labor battle continues
December 31, 2011
A year in review: The labor battle continues
The success of the 25 January uprising in toppling Hosni Mubarak was made possible by industrial actions in key sectors…