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Egypt’s army draws fire over military trials
July 21, 2011
Egypt’s army draws fire over military trials
Actor Aly Sobhy's trial in an Egyptian military court lasted just 20 minutes, hours after he was detained in March…
As Egypt rejects international election monitors, rights advocates fear fraud
July 21, 2011
As Egypt rejects international election monitors, rights advocates fear fraud
A spokesperson for the ruling military council on Wednesday announced that Egypt will not allow international monitors of the upcoming…
Egyptian women protect rights from Islamist groups
July 21, 2011
Egyptian women protect rights from Islamist groups
Feminists dismayed that Egypt's revolution is failing to advance their cause are trying to rally disparate women's groups to defend…
Confusion and frustrations loom around Egypt’s new cabinet
July 20, 2011
Confusion and frustrations loom around Egypt’s new cabinet
The delay of the swearing-in of 14 new ministers and two deputies have raised concerns about looming tensions around the…
Tourist visa changes could leave expats with little recourse
July 20, 2011
Tourist visa changes could leave expats with little recourse
The Mugamma has long been a symbol of Egypt’s bloated government bureaucracy, and for foreigners who have endured the long…
Nearing 2-week mark, Tahrir sit-in becomes Tahrir City
July 20, 2011
Nearing 2-week mark, Tahrir sit-in becomes Tahrir City
As the ongoing Tahrir Square sit-in wraps up its second week, the tent city in the heart of downtown Cairo…
Political groups seek consensus on constitutional clauses, drop special role for military
July 19, 2011
Political groups seek consensus on constitutional clauses, drop special role for military
Members of various social and political organizations have pooled their minds and resources in an attempt to create a unified…
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
July 19, 2011
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
Egypt's ruling generals are seeking to enshrine a future role for themselves with considerable independence from civilian leaders and possibly…
Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges
July 18, 2011
Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges
With dozens of officials from former President Hosni Mubarak’s regime, including his sons, closest aides, and at least eight former…
Unleashed by the old regime, xenophobia persists
July 18, 2011
Unleashed by the old regime, xenophobia persists
Amira Mikhail, half Egyptian and half American, has lived in Egypt for the majority of her life but, as she…