Maspero violence
Glimmering from the Maspero violence, a ray of hope
Egypt
October 20, 2011
Glimmering from the Maspero violence, a ray of hope
Antonios Wahba went to work as a cameraman on 9 October, knowing that a Coptic demonstration would take place in…
In rare TV interview, SCAF repeats familiar lines
Egypt
October 20, 2011
In rare TV interview, SCAF repeats familiar lines
Two members of Egypt’s ruling military council appeared Wednesday on one of Egypt’s most widely-viewed news talk shows in an…
Anan: Investigation into Maspero violence ongoing
Egypt
October 20, 2011
Anan: Investigation into Maspero violence ongoing
An investigation into the Maspero violence that took place last week is necessary to identify and prosecute the perpetrators, said…
Egypt’s troubled transition
Opinion
October 19, 2011
Egypt’s troubled transition
The bloody violence in front of Maspero two weeks ago has left Egypt on the brink of a potential disaster.…
Wednesday’s papers: Joy over Palestinian prisoners’ release and Tantawi speaks
Egypt
October 19, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Joy over Palestinian prisoners’ release and Tantawi speaks
Tears, smiles, hugs and cheers fill newspapers’ pages Wednesday as pictures of the reunion between freed Palestinian prisoners and their…
Sources: SCAF’s deputy chairman to discuss Maspero with Coptic clerics
Egypt
October 19, 2011
Sources: SCAF’s deputy chairman to discuss Maspero with Coptic clerics
The deputy chairman of Egypt's ruling military council, Sami Anan, will meet five senior Coptic clerics on Wednesday to discuss…
Tantawi: We will confront attempts to divide people and army
Egypt
October 19, 2011
Tantawi: We will confront attempts to divide people and army
The head of Egypt's ruling military council has warned Egyptians about elements that he says seek to drive a wedge…
Monday’s papers: Editorial pages shift Maspero blame
Egypt
October 17, 2011
Monday’s papers: Editorial pages shift Maspero blame
A week after a Maspero protest turned deadly when the army crushed a Coptic demonstration, local papers are taking a…
Information minister vows to investigate errors in Maspero coverage
Egypt
October 17, 2011
Information minister vows to investigate errors in Maspero coverage
Egypt's information minister met on Monday morning with Pope Shenouda III and vowed to investigate state TV coverage of the…
‘The Lord is my judge’
Opinion
October 17, 2011
‘The Lord is my judge’
I had not heard of Mina Daniel until he was killed on 9 October in the Maspero violence, which shocked…