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Inspired by the revolution, diaspora Egyptians to return

Inspired by the revolution, diaspora Egyptians to return

When Ihab Fouly, 45, learned of the popular uprising in Tahrir Square on 25 January from his home in Kuwait,…
Judges renew push for independent judiciary

Judges renew push for independent judiciary

As calls for reform echo through Egypt’s government institutions, judges are pushing for an overhaul of the long-criticized Judicial Authority…
Democratizing knowledge: A2K4D’s second annual conference

Democratizing knowledge: A2K4D’s second annual conference

In 2007, a graduate student told Sherif Kamel, dean of the American University in Cairo's School of Business, that he…
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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…
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