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Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
February 6, 2011
Tahrir media wars: State TV gives ground before Al Jazeera-led rivals
Over the past twelve days, the demonstrations have dominated Egyptian television. But not all coverage has been equal. In fact,…
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
February 6, 2011
Popular committees: Between protecting and policing
With evening curfews still in effect, the 14-kilometer drive from Garden City to Heliopolis takes three hours on average. And,…
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
February 6, 2011
In the shantytowns of Cairo, mixed feelings about Egypt’s uprising
Residents of Cairo’s sprawling shantytowns are rejoicing in the fall of a security force that has long oppressed them, but…
Expert suggests reasons for EU’s silence on Egypt’s protests
February 6, 2011
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
February 4, 2011
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
February 4, 2011
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
February 2, 2011
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
January 31, 2011
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
January 27, 2011
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
January 26, 2011
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…