constitution
ElBaradei, supporters attacked at polling station
Egypt
March 19, 2011
ElBaradei, supporters attacked at polling station
As soon as reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei approached a polling station in the poor North Cairo district of Moqattam, he…
Why early elections can be a good thing
Opinion
March 18, 2011
Why early elections can be a good thing
Controversy has erupted over the Egyptian army’s plan to hold early parliamentary elections this year. Proponents of an extended transitional…
Egypt’s constitutional referendum: The debate continues
Egypt
March 17, 2011
Egypt’s constitutional referendum: The debate continues
With the clock ticking down to the referendum on constitutional amendments slated for Saturday, the pro-democracy movement remains divided on…
Five positions on the revolution
Opinion
March 17, 2011
Five positions on the revolution
One night in Tahrir Square, during the revolution, I lit a cigarette and threw the empty box on the floor.…
Youth coalition shuns constitution changes
Egypt
March 16, 2011
Youth coalition shuns constitution changes
The Coalition of the 25 January Revolution Youth has declared it will vote against the constitutional amendments that will be…
Why I will vote ‘no’
Opinion
March 15, 2011
Why I will vote ‘no’
Egypt is abuzz these days with discussions over the proposed amendments to the 1971 constitution. The country is divided into…
Egypt’s Supreme Council insists on holding referendum on time
Egypt
March 13, 2011
Egypt’s Supreme Council insists on holding referendum on time
Despite calls to postpone the referendum on constitutional amendments, Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) announced on Sunday…
Female activists call for abolition of women’s quota
Egypt
March 13, 2011
Female activists call for abolition of women’s quota
Several female activists welcomed Prime Minister Essam Sharaf's announcement that a new commission for women affiliated to the Egyptian cabinet…
Revolution interrupted? On constitutional reform
Opinion
March 12, 2011
Revolution interrupted? On constitutional reform
Revolutions are tumultuous. This is the first article in a series which will tackle the tumult by discussing the obstacles…