Features/Interviews

Expert suggests reasons for EU’s silence on Egypt’s protests

Expert suggests reasons for EU’s silence on Egypt’s protests

While individual European countries released statements encouraging peaceful demonstrations and the end of violence during Egypt ongoing protests which began…
Cairo’s Tahrir Square: From traffic headache to revolutionary icon

Cairo’s Tahrir Square: From traffic headache to revolutionary icon

Thousands congregated Friday in Tahrir Square, dubbed Egypt’s “liberated zone" by protesters.  Friday marked day 11 of the revolution that…
Politics of persistence: Entertainment in Tahrir Square

Politics of persistence: Entertainment in Tahrir Square

Between protesters roaming around shouting sarcastic anti-government slogans into handheld microphones, others attracting the crowd with original poetry, and young…
In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite

In discontent, Egypt’s Muslims and Christians unite

Despite growing sectarian tensions in recent years, the Egyptian people have adamantly expressed their unity since the start of mass…
China restricts news, discussion of Egypt unrest

China restricts news, discussion of Egypt unrest

Bejing—Chinese censors are blocking online discussion and sanitising news reports about the unrest in Egypt, in a sign of official…
The making of a police state: From the battle of Ismailiya to Khaled Saeed

The making of a police state: From the battle of Ismailiya to Khaled Saeed

A poignant video circulated online among Egyptian activists in the days leading up to 25 January, or Egypt’s Police Day.…
Experts: Western reactions to Mid-East unrest belie commitment to democratization

Experts: Western reactions to Mid-East unrest belie commitment to democratization

Despite President Barack Obama’s recent assertion in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that the US “supports the…
Palestinian reactions to explosive Al Jazeera revelations vary

Palestinian reactions to explosive Al Jazeera revelations vary

Jerusalem--On Sunday, Qatar-based satellite news channel Al Jazeera published hundreds of confidential documents pertaining to suspended peace talks between Israel…
Brazilian cartoonist advocates Tunisia-style change in Arab world

Brazilian cartoonist advocates Tunisia-style change in Arab world

The abrupt overthrow of Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, who ruled the North African state with an iron fist…
After Al-Azhar snub, Vatican defends calls to protect Mid-East Christians

After Al-Azhar snub, Vatican defends calls to protect Mid-East Christians

Rome--Papal officials have defended the Vatican’s call for the protection of Christians in the Middle East following Al-Azhar’s announcement that…
Back to top button