liberals
The cultural project of the revolution
Opinion
August 25, 2012
The cultural project of the revolution
Anxiety is running high among Egypt’s liberals and secularists. President Mohamed Morsy and the Islamist constituency that elected him pose…
With Brotherhood dominant, liberals look to SCAF for support
Egypt
July 2, 2012
With Brotherhood dominant, liberals look to SCAF for support
The political landscape over the past few weeks has largely been described as divided among an Islamist bloc, a military…
Free Egyptians Party launches national reconciliation initiative
Egypt
June 27, 2012
Free Egyptians Party launches national reconciliation initiative
The liberal Free Egyptians Party has announced it will launch a series of talks with other parties on holding a…
Presidential election puts secular parties to democratic test
Egypt
May 22, 2012
Presidential election puts secular parties to democratic test
Formed on a wave of optimism last year, political realities and internal squabbles have taken their toll on the secular…
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
Egypt
May 17, 2012
Women and Salafi rank-and-file sit uneasy under Abouel Fotouh’s big tent
Eager to prove their candidate’s commitment to women’s rights and empowerment, the campaign for Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s presidential bid…
Liberal party accuses Brotherhood of using NDP policies to dominate politics
Egypt
April 2, 2012
Liberal party accuses Brotherhood of using NDP policies to dominate politics
The chairman of the liberal Free Egyptians Party has accused the Muslim Brotherhood of trying to use the same policies…
Secular forces withdraw from constituent assembly, but next step unclear
Egypt
March 27, 2012
Secular forces withdraw from constituent assembly, but next step unclear
Relations between Islamists and secular political forces are at a low point since the latter withdrew their members from the…
Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution
Egypt
February 23, 2012
Islamists, secularists set to clash over who pens constitution
After nearly three months of a fierce parliamentary race, a new conflict may flare up soon between the Islamist majority…
Famous Islamic scholar attacks liberals on Facebook page
Egypt
February 19, 2012
Famous Islamic scholar attacks liberals on Facebook page
Famous Islamic scholar Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi launched a scathing attack on liberal groups in Egypt on his official Facebook page,…