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…
Egypt’s foreign policy won’t change, but leadership being put to test
Egypt
January 2, 2013
Egypt’s foreign policy won’t change, but leadership being put to test
Many would expect that, as an organization ascending to power from political isolation, the Muslim Brotherhood would engage in a…
Say yes to the revolution
Opinion
December 21, 2012
Say yes to the revolution
Dear Mom and Dad,I hear you're going to vote "yes" on the draft constitution. But because I know you well,…
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
Egypt
December 19, 2012
Round one referendum results marred by reports of critical violations
Many took to the streets of Cairo and elsewhere Tuesday, after a call from the National Salvation Front and other…
Sharqiya protests uncomfortably close to Morsy’s family home
Egypt
December 12, 2012
Sharqiya protests uncomfortably close to Morsy’s family home
ZAGAZIG — The sirens of the modern electronic crossing at the entrance of Zagazig, the capital of Sharqiya Governorate, are…
Conflicting narratives emerge on new prosecutor general’s past
Egypt
December 11, 2012
Conflicting narratives emerge on new prosecutor general’s past
There is renewed talk about Egypt’s new prosecutor general, with conflicting narratives circulating as to what Talaat Ibrahim Abdallah has…
Right and left, protests with and against Morsy in Cairo
Egypt
December 8, 2012
Right and left, protests with and against Morsy in Cairo
A year, 11 months and 14 days have passed since the 25 January revolution and Egyptians are still taking to…
Blog: Reporting the clashes from the ranks of the Brothers
Egypt
December 7, 2012
Blog: Reporting the clashes from the ranks of the Brothers
Despite news about pro-President Mohamed Morsy groups dispersing a sit-in of secular opponents at the presidential palace and although the…
Army builds wall on Qasr al-Aini as clashes continue
Egypt
November 25, 2012
Army builds wall on Qasr al-Aini as clashes continue
Clashes between protesters and security forces continued for a seventh day around Tahrir Square, as the Armed Forces constructed a…
Clashes erupt in front of High Court between declaration supporters, opponents
Egypt
November 24, 2012
Clashes erupt in front of High Court between declaration supporters, opponents
Clashes erupted outside the High Court between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsy’s new constitutional declaration while the Judges…