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Maspero violence raises questions about military’s fitness to run Egypt
October 10, 2011
Maspero violence raises questions about military’s fitness to run Egypt
Sunday’s bloody attack on a Coptic-led protest stands as fresh evidence of the incompetence of Egypt’s military rulers, who might…
State media coverage of Maspero violence raises tempers
October 10, 2011
State media coverage of Maspero violence raises tempers
As clashes erupted on Sunday night between military forces and a group of mostly Coptic protesters demonstrating against sectarian attacks,…
A firsthand account: Marching from Shubra to deaths at Maspero
October 10, 2011
A firsthand account: Marching from Shubra to deaths at Maspero
The march from the Cairo district of Shubra was huge, like the numbers on 28 January. In the front row…
Egyptians abroad protest for their right to vote
October 9, 2011
Egyptians abroad protest for their right to vote
Egyptians staged protests in Cairo as well as several North American and European cities on Saturday, demanding the right to…
‘Arab Spring’ broadcasts poised to win media awards
October 8, 2011
‘Arab Spring’ broadcasts poised to win media awards
The media productions tackling the “Arab Spring” have dominated the nominations for the seventh annual International Media Excellence Awards sponsored…
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
October 6, 2011
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
The celebrations for the 6 October anniversary have, over the past three decades, always been overblown, with the emphasis on…
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
October 6, 2011
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
CAIRO – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, gunned down by Islamists at a military parade in Cairo 30 years ago on…
Ruling council’s proposed timetable ignites fears of military president
October 5, 2011
Ruling council’s proposed timetable ignites fears of military president
The military's recently proposed timetable for the handover of power to an elected civilian government has exacerbated fears of further…
Recently amended anti-NDP law could target revolutionaries
October 5, 2011
Recently amended anti-NDP law could target revolutionaries
The military backed interim government has approved recent amendments to the controversial Treachery Law, which aims to prevent remnants of…
Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike
October 5, 2011
Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike
After a dramatic set of protests that included blocking a main downtown Cairo thoroughfare with parked buses, the more than…