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Dabaa nuclear power sit-in continues in wake of clashes
Egypt
January 14, 2012
Dabaa nuclear power sit-in continues in wake of clashes
Residents of Dabaa, where Egypt’s nuclear power project is under construction, continued their sit-in on Saturday after clashes with Egyptian military police…
Awa: SCAF will hand over power to civilians on schedule
Egypt
January 13, 2012
Awa: SCAF will hand over power to civilians on schedule
Mohamed Selim al-Awa defended the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) against charges that it may not fully hand over power,…
Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Opinion
January 12, 2012
Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Egypt is the first country since the Arab uprisings began in early 2011 to face the challenge of a transition…
Activists plan ‘Friday of the Martyrs’ Dreams’ to mourn revolution victims
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Activists plan ‘Friday of the Martyrs’ Dreams’ to mourn revolution victims
Activists on Wednesday called on all Egyptians to declare a day of mourning on 20 January, calling it “Friday of…
Jimmy Carter doubts military will fully submit to civilian rule
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Jimmy Carter doubts military will fully submit to civilian rule
Former US President Jimmy Carter, following a meeting with Egypt's military rulers, expressed doubt they would completely submit to a…
Brotherhood: We didn’t make deal with SCAF
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Brotherhood: We didn’t make deal with SCAF
The Muslim Brotherhood on Tuesday defended itself against claims that it made a deal with the ruling Supreme Council of…
Ayman Nour banned from travel pending investigation
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Ayman Nour banned from travel pending investigation
Egyptian authorities have banned prominent opposition figure Ayman Nour, founder of the Ghad al-Thawra Party, from travel pending investigation on…
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
Egypt
January 10, 2012
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
In the lead-up to the first year anniversary of the 25 January revolution, calls have intensified for a swift handover…
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
Egypt
January 8, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Election results and talk of a national defense council
The Muslim Brotherhood and the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) agree on the structure of a national…
Egypt’s new war of information
Opinion
January 7, 2012
Egypt’s new war of information
The war of information in Egypt — one that has been at the heart of this revolution since its inception — is…