Features/Interviews
Unfulfilled economic and political demands keep Egypt’s laborers furious
September 15, 2011
Unfulfilled economic and political demands keep Egypt’s laborers furious
The first two weeks of September have witnessed a massive wave of strikes, with many more planned for the rest…
Military rulers activate Mubarak’s repressive media policies
September 15, 2011
Military rulers activate Mubarak’s repressive media policies
The recent crackdown on the al-Jazeera Mubasher Misr channel, preceded by a decision to halt the authorization of new satellite…
Renewed Emergency Law raises fears of coming crackdown
September 13, 2011
Renewed Emergency Law raises fears of coming crackdown
Rights groups are expressing unease about the recent decision to reinvoke and expand the scope of Egypt's Emergency Law.
Syrian uprising forces Hamas to consider relocating
September 13, 2011
Syrian uprising forces Hamas to consider relocating
With governments and political entities across the Arab world beginning to reconsider their alliances in light of the tumultuous political…
Israeli Embassy break-in raises questions over military’s motives
September 13, 2011
Israeli Embassy break-in raises questions over military’s motives
When he scaled the diminutive building adjacent to the one hosting the Israeli Embassy, Mostafa al-Sayed did not think that…
Erdogan visit comes at a sensitive time for Egypt’s rulers
September 12, 2011
Erdogan visit comes at a sensitive time for Egypt’s rulers
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due in Cairo on Monday for an official visit at a very sensitive…
Co-opting Egypt’s farmers no longer feasible after 25 January
September 10, 2011
Co-opting Egypt’s farmers no longer feasible after 25 January
Amid rising labor and social protests across Egypt, the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) planned to breathe…
Stateless in Libya: Egyptians stranded on other side of border
September 9, 2011
Stateless in Libya: Egyptians stranded on other side of border
BENGHAZI/CAIRO - Since 17 February, the armed conflict in Libya has left hundreds - if not thousands - of Egyptians…
Revolutionary groups ready for 9 September protest, despite veiled threats
September 8, 2011
Revolutionary groups ready for 9 September protest, despite veiled threats
Political and revolutionary forces are moving ahead with plans for a large-scale demonstration in Tahrir Square on Friday 9 September,…
Saudi Arabia moves its satellite channel to Arabsat
September 8, 2011
Saudi Arabia moves its satellite channel to Arabsat
Less than 24 hours after the ruling military council and cabinet announced it decision to ban new licenses for satellite…