Features/Interviews
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…
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force
July 17, 2011
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force
Ending the state of emergency has long been a priority for pro-reform Egyptians and was one of the main demands…
In Suez, popular committees drive change
July 17, 2011
In Suez, popular committees drive change
SUEZ - Egypt was on edge on Tuesday as protesters in Suez made their way to the Suez Canal, sparking…
In Egypt, fighting for a US$50-a-month factory job
July 17, 2011
In Egypt, fighting for a US$50-a-month factory job
The sun was already searing the pavement on the early June morning when Mariam Hawas and her co-workers from the…
Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money
July 17, 2011
Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money
On 11 February, when revelers were shooting fireworks in Tahrir Square, Swiss banking officials were pinpointing accounts that could belong…