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Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Opinion

Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF

Egypt is the first country since the Arab uprisings began in early 2011 to face the challenge of a transition…
Military plans celebrations for 25 January
Egypt

Military plans celebrations for 25 January

25 January has been set as a national day and the military will organize a huge celebration of the revolution,…
Al-Azhar calls for accelerating transfer of power
Egypt

Al-Azhar calls for accelerating transfer of power

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has called on Egypt’s military rulers to accelerate their handover of power to civilians. In…
Army dropping military trials for civilians, but not exceptional courts
Egypt

Army dropping military trials for civilians, but not exceptional courts

After about a year during which more than 12,000 Egyptians were tried in military courts and activists waged a relentless…
Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution
Egypt

Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution

The books burned when the Institut d'Egypte caught fire during clashes in late December were much more important than a…
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
Egypt

Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer

In the lead-up to the first year anniversary of the 25 January revolution, calls have intensified for a swift handover…
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
Egypt

Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’

There was a time when Islamist lawyer Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's toughest challenge was brokering business deals and marriages. Now…
April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics
Egypt

April 6 Youth Movement demands that military keep away from politics

The April 6 Youth Movement has launched a campaign dubbed “Preserve the Egyptian Army,” which other youth movements and political…
Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers
Egypt

Military court failing to provide justice in Maspero trial, say rights lawyers

Lawyers representing the victims of the Maspero massacre in October last year say the military court is hampering their work…
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council

The Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) agree on the structure of a national…
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