activism
Activists call for Syrian solidarity march on Friday
Egypt
February 16, 2012
Activists call for Syrian solidarity march on Friday
Revolutionary forces are organizing a march Friday to support the Syrian people against what they call the human rights violations…
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Egypt
February 14, 2012
Authorities release Australian journalist, US student
Authorities have released an Australian journalist and an American student who were detained on suspicion they had distributed cash to…
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
Egypt
January 22, 2012
A year of revolution: Lessons learned
On 11 February 2011, jubilation broke out in Tahrir Square after Vice President Omar Suleiman announced a victory for the…
The generals are ‘Kazeboon’
Opinion
January 18, 2012
The generals are ‘Kazeboon’
After the recent brutal crackdown on protesters in front of the cabinet by military forces, some are taking it upon…
Palestine’s Couch Party
Opinion
December 28, 2011
Palestine’s Couch Party
Some have called Egypt’s revolution "the Comical Revolution" because of the jokes and satirical slogans used by Egyptians, well known…
Fury over young activist publishing nude self-portrait
Egypt
November 13, 2011
Fury over young activist publishing nude self-portrait
In an unprecedented move, a young Egyptian female on Sunday dared to publish a nude self-portrait, along with other nude…
Detained activist’s mother starts hunger strike
Egypt
November 6, 2011
Detained activist’s mother starts hunger strike
Laila Soueif, university professor and mother of activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, decided to go on a hunger strike starting…
Gaza-bound flotilla boarded, taken to Israel
Egypt
November 4, 2011
Gaza-bound flotilla boarded, taken to Israel
Israeli forces boarded two flotilla boats carrying aid bound for the besieged Gaza Strip on Friday afternoon. The 27 activists…
Enthusiastic passengers settle in for the ride on Gaza-bound aid ship
World
November 3, 2011
Enthusiastic passengers settle in for the ride on Gaza-bound aid ship
INTERNATIONAL WATERS, Eastern Mediterranean - The 12 passengers aboard the Tahrir, a Canadian boat attempting to bring medical aid and…
From Tahrir to Gaza: The faces of ‘Freedom Waves’
Egypt
November 2, 2011
From Tahrir to Gaza: The faces of ‘Freedom Waves’
FETHIYE, Turkey - "It doesn't matter what we do for Gaza this month or this year. What matters is how…