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NGO law: Legalizing the government battle against civil society?
Egypt
February 22, 2012
NGO law: Legalizing the government battle against civil society?
Amid a controversial case against NGOs charged with receiving illegal funding, a new bill regulating the work of civil society…
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
Egypt
February 9, 2012
When NGOs drop ‘non’ from the name
While many perceive current investigations into unregistered NGOs as a quest by the government to dominate civil society, criticism of…
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
Business
January 15, 2012
As Egypt returns to IMF, transparency still lacking
Though largely billed as the country’s best and last hope to balance a growing budget deficit and to alleviate a…
6th of April movement accuses New York Times of libel
Egypt
April 16, 2011
6th of April movement accuses New York Times of libel
The 6th of April Youth Movement on Friday denied a New York Times report that the movement received assistance from…
Shias accuse Saudi Arabia of mobilizing Salafis to disrupt Egypt’s unity
Egypt
April 10, 2011
Shias accuse Saudi Arabia of mobilizing Salafis to disrupt Egypt’s unity
Shia Muslims gathered in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Cairo on Saturday to denounce the Saudi stance on…
LE7 billion shortfall on Egypt’s comprehensive health care plan
Egypt
October 8, 2010
LE7 billion shortfall on Egypt’s comprehensive health care plan
The final draft of a comprehensive health insurance bill will be completed within the next two weeks to be ratified…
US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt
Egypt
August 5, 2010
US slashes funds for democratization in Egypt
The US Senate Budget Committee, headed by Senator Patrick Leahy, announced a decision last Thursday to cut funds allocated to…