Features/Interviews
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
June 14, 2011
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
Local councils are the only remaining elected bodies dominated by members of the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), which…
In post-Mubarak North Sinai, tribalism and state compete for control
June 14, 2011
In post-Mubarak North Sinai, tribalism and state compete for control
Rafah and Arish – In the first week of June, a group of Bedouin tribesmen living on the Palestinian side…
Egypt’s Sufis see Islamist threat after Mubarak
June 14, 2011
Egypt’s Sufis see Islamist threat after Mubarak
Down the narrow alleyways of Cairo's Sayidda Zeinab neighbourhood, 100 men sway their heads and clap in rhythm as they…
Looming question: Who’ll get to write the constitution?
June 13, 2011
Looming question: Who’ll get to write the constitution?
While the debate over whether the Constitution should be written before or after the parliamentary elections continues to capture national…
Egyptian expat votes up for grabs
June 13, 2011
Egyptian expat votes up for grabs
Representatives of the New York City-area Egyptian community met with Consul General Youssef Zada on 5 June to discuss how…
Evicted families take their fight to Maspero building
June 12, 2011
Evicted families take their fight to Maspero building
As the sit-in protest in front of the state television and radio building at Maspero enters its eighth day, Khalid…
Old opposition parties struggle to survive in new political climate
June 10, 2011
Old opposition parties struggle to survive in new political climate
After surviving three decades of oppression under Mubarak’s regime, Egypt’s traditional, state-approved opposition parties are now struggling to adapt to…
Coptic leaders reject draft law on places of worship
June 9, 2011
Coptic leaders reject draft law on places of worship
Coptic leaders have rejected the draft law on places of worship, objecting to a clause in it that says building…
For now, electronic surveillance projects stalled
June 7, 2011
For now, electronic surveillance projects stalled
Despite being one of the most celebrated cities of the ancient world, Luxor could soon fall prey to one of…