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Caged Heat: 3 May demo ends with a whimper
Egypt

Caged Heat: 3 May demo ends with a whimper

Security forces prevented a group of protesters from proceeding with a planned march to parliament earlier today, surrounding demonstrators in…
Protesters draw PM’s attention with oboes and trumpets
Egypt

Protesters draw PM’s attention with oboes and trumpets

Protesters in front of parliament seized the opportunity presented by the meeting of the cabinet, led by Prime Minister Ahmed…
Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?
Egypt

Egypt’s Shura Council elections: A gesture of democracy?

In early June Egypt’s parliamentary elections will kick off with voting for the Shura Council, the consultative assembly. Some opposition…
Renewed sit-ins before the parliament
Egypt

Renewed sit-ins before the parliament

The sidewalk in front of the People's Assembly witnessed five new demonstrations yesterday as the Egyptian parliament resumed activity following…
MP calls for penalizing public-sector loss-makers
Business

MP calls for penalizing public-sector loss-makers

Although parliament's Wednesday meeting was convened to discuss problems facing employees of the Land Reclamation Company, the Maasara Telephone Equipment…
Hyde Park comes to Cairo
Egypt

Hyde Park comes to Cairo

It started in early February with the Tanta Flax and Oils Company workers sleeping, eating and praying on the sidewalks…
MPs lash out at govt privatization policies
Egypt

MPs lash out at govt privatization policies

During Monday's parliamentary session, MPs blasted the government-backed privatization process, which they blamed for the forced dismissal of thousands of…
Single day sees 5 demos outside parliament
Egypt

Single day sees 5 demos outside parliament

The area in front of the parliament building in downtown Cairo witnessed five demonstrations on Monday. Protesters included disgruntled employees…
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