Features/Interviews
Report reveals continued bias in state-run media since January uprising
August 25, 2011
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
August 24, 2011
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
August 24, 2011
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
August 24, 2011
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
August 23, 2011
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
August 23, 2011
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
August 23, 2011
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
August 22, 2011
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
August 22, 2011
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
August 22, 2011
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…