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Censored talk at Internet Governance Forum

Censored talk at Internet Governance Forum

Sharm el-Sheikh--Despite a relatively open internet environment in Egypt, censorship is enacted in a variety of forms, say advocates of…
HIV/AIDS in Egypt: Low prevalence, high risks

HIV/AIDS in Egypt: Low prevalence, high risks

While the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Egypt is low, its treatment, care and support are in need of a bolster.…
Luxor residents evicted to make way for tourists

Luxor residents evicted to make way for tourists

A billboard behind Luxor Temple sums up the government's plans for the city. In one picture, locals are picnicking in…
Foreign media sees politics, repression in football turmoil

Foreign media sees politics, repression in football turmoil

The two recent World Cup qualifying matches between Egypt and Algeria, the source of so much local media hype, were…
Arab unity, still alive?

Arab unity, still alive?

After Egypt-Algeria final match for FIFA World Cup qualification, which has turned into “war”, Arab unity it seems has been…
Why football, not poverty?

Why football, not poverty?

In a county where government statistics say that 20 per cent of citizens live below the poverty line, 28.6 per…
Phrying the online Phishers

Phrying the online Phishers

Mansoura--Egypt has always had a subculture of tech-savvy hustlers eager to stay one step ahead of the rules. Almost everyone,…
Hawamdiya sugar company forces father to retract allegations

Hawamdiya sugar company forces father to retract allegations

A health ministry committee took water samples from the home of Sheikh Hassan Haddad after Al-Masry Al-Youm ran an investigative…
Football row: A civilized reaction

Football row: A civilized reaction

Reactions by both the Egyptian media and public to last week's decisive Egypt-Algeria World Cup qualifying match in Sudan have…
Patriotism fever hits Egyptian TV channels thanks to Algeria

Patriotism fever hits Egyptian TV channels thanks to Algeria

Since last Wednesday, the sets of most television talks shows were covered in Egyptian flags. And the colors red, white…
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