Features/Interviews
Israeli reporters in Cairo provide rare coverage
February 18, 2011
Israeli reporters in Cairo provide rare coverage
Jerusalem--Israel's historic peace treaty with Egypt provided an unexpected dividend: For the first time ever, the Israeli press corps was…
Legacy of a former first lady
February 18, 2011
Legacy of a former first lady
On Wednesday, Minya announced its Suzanne Mubarak Square would no longer bear the former first lady’s moniker. While the Upper…
Egypt’s activists warn army against torturing, detaining political prisoners
February 17, 2011
Egypt’s activists warn army against torturing, detaining political prisoners
According to human rights organizations, thousands of political activists remain in detention with evidence that they’re being tortured. Experts say…
Experts fear fresh wave of migration following Tunisia, Egypt uprisings
February 16, 2011
Experts fear fresh wave of migration following Tunisia, Egypt uprisings
Nearly 100 irregular migrants believed to be Egyptian nationals have arrived in Sicily in two boats in the past three…
Fallen faces of the Uprising: Mahmoud Yehia Zakareya
February 16, 2011
Fallen faces of the Uprising: Mahmoud Yehia Zakareya
As he walked to the vegetable market in the northeastern governorate of Ismailia on 28 January, 20-year old Mahmoud Yehia…
Powerhouse and powerbrokers: A profile of Egypt’s military
February 16, 2011
Powerhouse and powerbrokers: A profile of Egypt’s military
As Egyptians look forward to an alternative political future, the country’s military is repositioning itself as an interim ruler preparing…
The Muslim Brotherhood after the uprising: What next?
February 15, 2011
The Muslim Brotherhood after the uprising: What next?
Mohamed al-Kassas is a 35-year-old youth leader with the Muslim Brotherhood. He belongs to the generation that has just changed…
Women revolutionaries hope for greater say in post-Mubarak Egypt
February 15, 2011
Women revolutionaries hope for greater say in post-Mubarak Egypt
In the days following the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians have begun to outline the characteristics of their ideal…
In wake of uprising, long-repressed state employees express grievances
February 15, 2011
In wake of uprising, long-repressed state employees express grievances
While state employees have historically shied away from street politics, some have begun to engage in protests in front of…
8 satellite channels allowed to resume broadcasting
February 15, 2011
8 satellite channels allowed to resume broadcasting
Board Chairman of the Egyptian Satellite Company (Nilesat) Ahmed Aniss has decided to reopen eight satellite channels who were prevented…