Jano Charbel
Final Issue: Job security, financial problems and dangers plague journalists
Egypt
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Job security, financial problems and dangers plague journalists
This piece was written for Egypt Independent’s final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer you…
Monday’s papers: Court cases for presidents new and old
Egypt
April 15, 2013
Monday’s papers: Court cases for presidents new and old
Today’s papers are full of news pertaining to the retrial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his continued hospitalization, along…
State backs down on forcing striking train drivers into army
Egypt
April 11, 2013
State backs down on forcing striking train drivers into army
State authorities halted attempts at conscripting striking train drivers into the service of the Armed Forces on Wednesday, a campaign…
Qandil acquitted in privatization case
Egypt
April 10, 2013
Qandil acquitted in privatization case
The Dokki Misdemeanors Court issued its verdict today acquitting Prime Minister Hesham Qandil from liability and impeachment in light of a lawsuit…
Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years
Egypt
April 8, 2013
Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years
A nationwide train drivers strike continued into its second day on Monday, in protest against the “government neglect of their…
Monday’s papers: Youssef posts bail, and Farsi speakers needed
Egypt
April 1, 2013
Monday’s papers: Youssef posts bail, and Farsi speakers needed
Monday’s papers are replete with news pertaining to the legal investigations against TV comedian Bassem Youssef, who is charged with…
Rise in factory closures reflects Egypt’s compound economic malaises
Business
March 26, 2013
Rise in factory closures reflects Egypt’s compound economic malaises
Time and time again, officials have accused ongoing protests, workers’ strikes and labor action of halting the so-called wheel of…
Egyptian doctor association in Saudi officially recognised
Egypt
March 25, 2013
Egyptian doctor association in Saudi officially recognised
The Association of Egyptian Doctors in Riyadh (AEDR) was officially established on 21 March 2013, making it the first such…
Monday’s papers: Morsy’s meddling fingers
Egypt
March 25, 2013
Monday’s papers: Morsy’s meddling fingers
The fallout from Friday’s “Battle of Moqattam” between opponents and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood tops the news in all…