Heba Fahmy
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
Egypt
November 29, 2012
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
For almost two years, civil and secular groups were constantly blamed for being disunited and unorganized, paving the way for…
The pitfalls and limitations of the Revolution Protection Law
Egypt
November 27, 2012
The pitfalls and limitations of the Revolution Protection Law
After days of upheaval following President Mohamed Morsy’s constitutional declaration, his spokesperson Yasser Ali justified the move late Monday by…
Sunday’s papers: The judges vs. the president
Egypt
November 25, 2012
Sunday’s papers: The judges vs. the president
The judges’ face-off with President Mohamed Morsy takes the lead in Sunday’s papers, alongside the rest of the aftermath of…
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Banking on the Brotherhood for Israel-Gaza truce
When Israel named its recent military operation on the Gaza Strip “Pillar of the Cloud,” many drew a biblical connection…
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
Egypt
November 21, 2012
Wave of walkouts leaves Constituent Assembly in Islamists’ hands
The tumultuous constitution-writing process was dealt another blow this week when secular powers withdrew from the assembly tasked with drafting…
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
Egypt
November 17, 2012
Sharia tribunals on the rise in North Sinai
ARISH — For Ahmed Taha, Sharia tribunals are not earthly justice. They come from a higher power. “The verdict of…
Govt begins to implement employment quota for people with disabilities
Egypt
November 6, 2012
Govt begins to implement employment quota for people with disabilities
A long-standing law which seeks to ensure employment for Egypt’s disabled people may finally be implemented. In 1975, a law…
Monday’s papers: Security in North Sinai, papal elections dominate headlines
Egypt
November 5, 2012
Monday’s papers: Security in North Sinai, papal elections dominate headlines
News of the dismissal of North Sinai Security Director General Ahmed Bakr and the election of Bishop Tawadros as the…
Appointment of new security director in Sinai curbs protests
Egypt
November 4, 2012
Appointment of new security director in Sinai curbs protests
Policemen in Sinai ended their protests around the Arish Security Directorate on Sunday, after Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin sacked…
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
Environment
November 1, 2012
The black cloud hits again, and rice husk is to blame
Taking a breath of fresh air is often is quite difficult in the bustling Cairene metropolis, specifically in fall when…