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Report reveals continued bias in state-run media since January uprising

Report reveals continued bias in state-run media since January uprising

Egypt’s local press coverage of government activities has continued to be editorially partial in recent months, driven by the same…
Cairo’s poorest residents help the less fortunate in Somalia

Cairo’s poorest residents help the less fortunate in Somalia

Ezzbet Abu Qarn is a place that wealthy and upper middle-class Cairenes see as worthy of donations and campaigns, especially…
Civil society seeks to fight back against govt attacks

Civil society seeks to fight back against govt attacks

Thirty-six civil society groups released a statement on 24 August condemning the “smear campaign” being conducted against them by Egypt’s…
Crisis brewing over constitutional principles

Crisis brewing over constitutional principles

A cabinet-backed charter calling for legal provisions guaranteeing a democratic and secular Egyptian government has sparked fierce debate - and…
Popular committees bring true spirit of democracy to the streets

Popular committees bring true spirit of democracy to the streets

Protests in Tahrir Square might be slowing down for now, but the ongoing struggle for dignity, freedom and social justice…
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home

After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home

When a game of pool is at stake, 23-year-old Marwan Soltan develops a determined gaze as he analyzes his possible…
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side

Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side

Along with fasting during the day, the other main feature of Ramadan is the peak television and talk show season…
Luxor keeps revolutionary fire burning in Upper Egypt

Luxor keeps revolutionary fire burning in Upper Egypt

Much of the media and activists’ attention in revolutionary Egypt has focused on developments in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. But…
Israeli commentators find reassurance in Egypt’s military rulers

Israeli commentators find reassurance in Egypt’s military rulers

As Israel’s diplomatic crisis with Egypt intensified this past week, commentators in the Israeli press have been unable to resist…
In reminder of pre-revolution days, people gather to discuss injustice

In reminder of pre-revolution days, people gather to discuss injustice

A year ago, the Freedoms Committee of Cairo’s Journalists’ Syndicate was one of the few venues available to rights and…
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