Heba Fahmy
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
Egypt
November 29, 2012
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
For almost two years, civil and secular groups were constantly blamed for being disunited and unorganized, paving the way for…
The pitfalls and limitations of the Revolution Protection Law
Egypt
November 27, 2012
The pitfalls and limitations of the Revolution Protection Law
After days of upheaval following President Mohamed Morsy’s constitutional declaration, his spokesperson Yasser Ali justified the move late Monday by…
Sunday’s papers: The judges vs. the president
Egypt
November 25, 2012
Sunday’s papers: The judges vs. the president
The judges’ face-off with President Mohamed Morsy takes the lead in Sunday’s papers, alongside the rest of the aftermath of…
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
When Israel named its recent military operation on the Gaza Strip “Pillar of the Cloud,” many drew a biblical connection…
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
The tumultuous constitution-writing process was dealt another blow this week when secular powers withdrew from the assembly tasked with drafting…
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
Egypt
November 17, 2012
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
ARISH — For Ahmed Taha, Sharia tribunals are not earthly justice. They come from a higher power. “The verdict of…
Govt begins to implement employment quota for people with disabilities
Egypt
November 6, 2012
Govt begins to implement employment quota for people with disabilities
A long-standing law which seeks to ensure employment for Egypt’s disabled people may finally be implemented. In 1975, a law…
Monday’s papers: Security in North Sinai, papal elections dominate headlines
Egypt
November 5, 2012
Monday’s papers: Security in North Sinai, papal elections dominate headlines
News of the dismissal of North Sinai Security Director General Ahmed Bakr and the election of Bishop Tawadros as the…
Appointment of new security director in Sinai curbs protests
Egypt
November 4, 2012
Appointment of new security director in Sinai curbs protests
Policemen in Sinai ended their protests around the Arish Security Directorate on Sunday, after Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin sacked…
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
Environment
November 1, 2012
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
Taking a breath of fresh air is often is quite difficult in the bustling Cairene metropolis, specifically in fall when…
Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution
Egypt
October 31, 2012
Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution
The murky constitution drafting process, which has long been criticized by secularists for being hijacked by Islamists, is today the…
New daily newspaper Al-Sabah struggles to make an impact
Egypt
October 26, 2012
New daily newspaper Al-Sabah struggles to make an impact
Al-Sabah, a new independent newspaper, hit the streets and cafes of Cairo on 30 September. Its recipe — sensational anti-Muslim…
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
Egypt
October 21, 2012
Street vendors demand justice after police kill one of their own
Around 30 street vendors gathered in front of the Public Prosecution's office on Sunday, demanding retribution for Mostafa Eid, who…
Sunday’s papers: Controversy over draft constitution, protests
Egypt
October 21, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Controversy over draft constitution, protests
Controversy over the first draft of the constitution and its authors, which have been under fire since the draft…
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears
Egypt
October 19, 2012
Absent justice: Calls for retribution for martyrs’ killers fall on deaf ears
“We will never betray the martyrs’ blood," Muslim Brotherhood member Saad al-Katatny pleged in his first speech after being elected…
Antiquated rental law distorts housing market
Business
October 11, 2012
Antiquated rental law distorts housing market
In the upscale neighborhood of Abbas al-Akkad in Nasr City, Amr Hegazy owns a five-story building surrounded by prominent restaurants. Passing…
Accusations of blasphemy often serve a political function
Egypt
September 27, 2012
Accusations of blasphemy often serve a political function
After her son, atheist activist Alber Saber, was arrested on charges of blasphemy, Kariman Meseha says the prosecutor who interrogated…
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’
Egypt
September 18, 2012
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’
As political parties scurry to establish themselves before the parliamentary elections, expected to take place after the constitution is approved, 10…
Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry
Egypt
September 16, 2012
Special needs associations slam draft law issued by ministry
“My mobility is restricted in my legs, other than that I’m a completely normal person,” Fatma Seif, head of Human…
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect
Egypt
September 6, 2012
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect
Leftist leaders have spoken out against a US$4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund in past weeks. But with…