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Egypt’s revolution: Beyond the street politics
Egypt
February 19, 2011
Egypt’s revolution: Beyond the street politics
Thousands of Egyptians were politically active during the 25 January revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of…
One book fair closes, another one opens
Books
February 19, 2011
One book fair closes, another one opens
Egyptian publishers potentially had much to mourn after the Publishers Association announced on Wednesday that the 43rd Cairo International Book…
Revolutionary music: Rap up
Art news
February 15, 2011
Revolutionary music: Rap up
As Tahrir rapidly imposed itself as the epicenter of the Egyptian revolution and a space of peaceful demonstrations, a frenzy…
Amr Moussa asked to continue as Arab League chief
Egypt
February 14, 2011
Amr Moussa asked to continue as Arab League chief
Permanent members of the Arab League urged Amr Moussa, current secretary-general of the league, to remain in his position during…
Egypt activists and army discuss reforms
Egypt
February 14, 2011
Egypt activists and army discuss reforms
The online activists who organised Egypt's popular uprising said Monday they had discussed reforms with the country's new military rulers…
Cairo protesters disagree on whether to leave Tahrir Square
Egypt
February 12, 2011
Cairo protesters disagree on whether to leave Tahrir Square
The revolutionaries of Tahrir Square are split as to whether they should--or will--vacate the square following former President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation…
25 January revolutionaries vow to ensure all demands are met
Egypt
February 12, 2011
25 January revolutionaries vow to ensure all demands are met
The people will continue their peaceful revolution, even after they managed to bring down President Hosni Mubarak's regime, until they…
Cairo’s artists thrive on revolution
Art news
February 10, 2011
Cairo’s artists thrive on revolution
Although art is generally perceived as an exclusive discipline with limited outreach, Egyptian curator Sarah Rifky argues that the boundaries…
Rights organizations call for prosecution of Information Minister
Egypt
February 9, 2011
Rights organizations call for prosecution of Information Minister
Twenty-four rights organizations have submitted a report to Egypt's Attorney General to call for the trial of Minister of Information…
Revolutionary music: The noise from Tahrir
Art news
February 8, 2011
Revolutionary music: The noise from Tahrir
Those who have witnessed recent Cairo protests know firsthand just how loud they can get. But as protesters continue to…