reform
ElBaradei: I’ll be on front line of 25 January demonstration
Egypt
January 15, 2012
ElBaradei: I’ll be on front line of 25 January demonstration
Mohamed ElBaradei, former presidential hopeful, said that he would take part in the 25 January demonstration to commemorate the first…
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
Egypt
January 4, 2012
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
Thursday afternoon is typically a slow time in most government offices. But these days, there aren’t any slow times for…
Al-Azhar issues document to support democracy in region
Egypt
October 31, 2011
Al-Azhar issues document to support democracy in region
Al-Azhar has issued a document in support of democratic transformation in the Arab region, state-run news agency MENA reported on…
Jordan ex-MP ‘stoned over reform criticism’
World
October 2, 2011
Jordan ex-MP ‘stoned over reform criticism’
An outspoken Jordanian opposition figure and former member of parliament has been pelted with stones while making a speech criticizing…
After months of talks, professors to begin strike for independence tomorrow
Egypt
July 2, 2011
After months of talks, professors to begin strike for independence tomorrow
University students’ and professors’ summer recess just began, but it might be an extra long one this year: Professors are…
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
Egypt
June 14, 2011
Municipalities in need of reform, but path forward is unclear
Local councils are the only remaining elected bodies dominated by members of the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), which…
Behind the lawlessness
Opinion
May 15, 2011
Behind the lawlessness
The recent church attack in Imbaba and the sectarian clashes that ensued have once again prompted fears of lawlessness in…
The path to reform is long for official human rights council
Egypt
May 2, 2011
The path to reform is long for official human rights council
Despite drastic changes to the composition of the semi-autonomous National Council for Human Rights (NCHR), many are skeptical of the…
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
Egypt
April 26, 2011
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward
The military is widely credited with securing the fall of the Mubarak regime by placing pressure on the president to…
Thousands of protesters demand ‘A New Morocco’
World
April 24, 2011
Thousands of protesters demand ‘A New Morocco’
Casablanca -- Thousands took to the streets of Morocco on Sunday in peaceful demonstrations to demand sweeping reforms and an…