Egypt
MPs launch unprecedented criticism of Egypt’s rulers
January 24, 2012
MPs launch unprecedented criticism of Egypt’s rulers
Egypt’s Parliament on Tuesday launched fierce criticism against Egypt’s government when Islamists and secular MPs accused of not caring adequately…
Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind
January 24, 2012
Martyrs’ stories lie in the belongings they left behind
In their earthly possessions lie the shadows of their souls, like avatars of their bodies that now rest in the…
ElBaradei urges abolition of repressive laws before constitution
January 24, 2012
ElBaradei urges abolition of repressive laws before constitution
Parliament should prioritize abolishing repressive legislation over creating a new constitution, said Mohamed ElBaradei, former presidential hopeful. On Twitter, he…
Egypt’s financial sector braced for revolution anniversary
January 24, 2012
Egypt’s financial sector braced for revolution anniversary
Egypt's financial sector is bracing for protests scheduled for 25 January to commemorate the first anniversary of the beginning of…
Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination
January 24, 2012
Amnesty International: Some Egyptian parties refuse to stop discrimination
Most of the largest Egyptian political parties have committed to ambitious reform concerning human rights, but have given mixed signals…
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
January 24, 2012
Was the Egyptian revolution really non-violent?
As attention turns to the anniversary of the 25 January revolution, questions arise about the nature of the Egyptian revolution…
Abouel Fotouh: Old regime still alive despite Mubarak’s ouster
January 24, 2012
Abouel Fotouh: Old regime still alive despite Mubarak’s ouster
Continued violations against individual freedoms and the absence of social justice prove the old regime still exists despite the ouster…
EU: Egypt’s military council should transfer power as early as possible
January 24, 2012
EU: Egypt’s military council should transfer power as early as possible
Egypt’s ruling military council should keep its promise of transferring the power to civilian rule as early as possible, the…
Despite talk, revolution’s martyrs receive no justice
January 24, 2012
Despite talk, revolution’s martyrs receive no justice
Nearly 1,000 people have been killed at the hands of army and security forces since the revolution broke out on…
Adly defense team videos apparently show attacks on police during revolution
January 24, 2012
Adly defense team videos apparently show attacks on police during revolution
Defense lawyers for Interior Minister Habib al-Adly and six of his top security aides screened videos in court Tuesday that…