Mohamad Adam
Final Issue: For a new generation of physicists, change was unwelcome
Environment
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: For a new generation of physicists, change was unwelcome
This piece was written for Egypt Independent’s final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer you…
Justice in jeopardy
Egypt
April 19, 2013
Justice in jeopardy
"I think you can see how many [former regime officials] have been released from prison. They’ll give them bonuses next,”…
Allegations of financial corruption dog Doctors Syndicate
Egypt
March 31, 2013
Allegations of financial corruption dog Doctors Syndicate
Allegations of corruption and financial violations took center stage during Friday’s Doctors Syndicate’s general assembly meeting. Nevertheless, the Muslim Brotherhood…
Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama
Egypt
March 27, 2013
Obituary: Mohamed Yousry Salama
"If I am destined to only get a little of life, my Lord, your satisfaction is in my patience," were…
Brotherhood headquarters proves to be dangerous territory for protesters
Egypt
March 21, 2013
Brotherhood headquarters proves to be dangerous territory for protesters
At the highest point in Cairo, in the suburb of Moqattam, stands the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood, the party…
Bearded policemen remain at loggerheads with Interior Ministry
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Bearded policemen remain at loggerheads with Interior Ministry
Unlike the usual “million-man” rallies organized by Islamists, there were barely 500 people taking part in the protest held by…
Violence vs. violence
Opinion
February 19, 2013
Violence vs. violence
Any sensible person would not possibly buy into talk about conspiracies orchestrated against Egypt by elements inside and outside the…
Protesting legally: Demonstration bill deemed highly restrictive
Egypt
February 13, 2013
Protesting legally: Demonstration bill deemed highly restrictive
The new protests draft law proposed by the Justice Ministry opens the way for fresh controversy over the future of…
Brothers and soldiers: A weakened security apparatus is implicated in political play
Egypt
February 6, 2013
Brothers and soldiers: A weakened security apparatus is implicated in political play
An Egyptian is lying naked on the ground while policemen are kicking him. Another is lying dead in a hospital…
Brotherhood youth say tight structure is the key to its success
Egypt
January 27, 2013
Brotherhood youth say tight structure is the key to its success
With rising opposition to the Muslim Brotherhood in light of the leadership of President Mohamed Morsy, who hails from the…