counter-revolution
Iran cities hit by anti-government protests
Middle East
December 30, 2017
Iran cities hit by anti-government protests
Demonstrators took to the streets of several Iranian cities on Friday, marking the second day of rare protests against high prices…
If this is the revolution constitution, then let’s be the counter-revolution
Opinion
September 12, 2013
If this is the revolution constitution, then let’s be the counter-revolution
1 Lollipops no longer have gum fillings and ice pops have vanished from the market.
Patron Saints
Opinion
August 1, 2012
Patron Saints
Egypt’s revolution was leaderless, but not everyone got the memo. Today legions gravitate towards one notable or another, one visionary…
Libya asks Niger to hand over Qadhafi’s son and other former regime officials
World
February 11, 2012
Libya asks Niger to hand over Qadhafi’s son and other former regime officials
TRIPOLI, Libya — Libya demanded Niger hand over one of Muammar Qadhafi’s sons who is under house arrest in the…
Intellectuals accuse ruling military council of leading counter-revolution
Egypt
January 5, 2012
Intellectuals accuse ruling military council of leading counter-revolution
A group of political activists, writers, journalists and artists have launched an initiative under the name, “the National Initiative for…
Why Tunisia succeeds while Egypt fails
Opinion
November 2, 2011
Why Tunisia succeeds while Egypt fails
I traveled to Tunisia over a week ago to attend the country‘s first free elections. As I left Cairo, I…
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
Life & Style
September 14, 2011
Propaganda is hitting the mark, but ultimately doomed to failure, say experts
As political uncertainty continues to grip the nation, many Egyptians are continuing to express their apprehension over the ongoing circumstances…
Mubarak loyalists bring old state-run media ethos to the web
Egypt
August 10, 2011
Mubarak loyalists bring old state-run media ethos to the web
There is a part of the internet that will forever remain 24 January 2011, and much of it lurks on…
Flier calls on Egyptians to stay away from Friday protests
Egypt
July 7, 2011
Flier calls on Egyptians to stay away from Friday protests
As various political forces plan to participate in protests around the country on Friday, 8 July – including the recent…