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Despite cabinet shakeup, one Mubarak-era minister remains firmly in place
July 24, 2011
Despite cabinet shakeup, one Mubarak-era minister remains firmly in place
Purging Egyptian public life of Mubarak-regime figures has been a central and consistent demand of Tahrir Square protesters. At its…
A summer industry: Egyptian brides for Gulf visitors
July 24, 2011
A summer industry: Egyptian brides for Gulf visitors
As Egypt enters the peak of summer, there is a shadow economy that few dare to discuss: “Seasonal” or “transactional”…
Foreign funding of Egyptian rights groups causes stir in political discourse
July 22, 2011
Foreign funding of Egyptian rights groups causes stir in political discourse
In a climate where suspicion of foreign motives are exacerbated, a remark by the US Ambassador-Designate to Egypt Anne Patterson…
Egypt’s leverage over South Sudan is minimal, say experts
July 22, 2011
Egypt’s leverage over South Sudan is minimal, say experts
Egypt's political state of flux, especially at the ministerial level, will adversely affect efforts to establish a viable foreign policy…
Al-Azhar clerics hope for their own revolution
July 21, 2011
Al-Azhar clerics hope for their own revolution
Capitalizing on the current revolutionary mood, thousands of state-sanctioned preachers are expected to take to the streets on Saturday to…
Electoral amendments may benefit Mubarak-era players
July 21, 2011
Electoral amendments may benefit Mubarak-era players
New amendments to laws regulating the Egypt’s electoral process, which were announced by the ruling military council Wednesday, could…
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…