Muslim Brotherhood
This week in 1964: Outspoken Brotherhood critic and intellectual dies
Archaeology
March 14, 2013
This week in 1964: Outspoken Brotherhood critic and intellectual dies
On 12 March 1964, an Egyptian cultural legend died aged 75. For decades, Abbas Mahmoud al-Aqqad had engaged in intellectual…
Activists call for new protest at Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam
Egypt
March 14, 2013
Activists call for new protest at Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam
Activists called for protest Friday in front of the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam to demand President Mohamed Morsy step…
What is Egypt’s politics all about?
Opinion
March 13, 2013
What is Egypt’s politics all about?
It has already become clear that Egypt’s revolution has deep socioeconomic roots that cannot be quelled through the establishment of…
The Muslim Brotherhood, the state and the public sphere
Opinion
March 12, 2013
The Muslim Brotherhood, the state and the public sphere
A toxic combination is unfolding under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Former Brotherhood leader urges trial for Morsy
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Former Brotherhood leader urges trial for Morsy
Former Deputy Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood Mohamed Habib said President Mohamed Morsy should be brought to trial for…
Sunday’s papers: Fire (and drama) in Cairo
Egypt
March 10, 2013
Sunday’s papers: Fire (and drama) in Cairo
With dramatic headlines, today’s newspapers agonized over the fires and violence that spread throughout Cairo and beyond following the verdict…
Tahrir Square Friday calm before demonstrations
Egypt
March 8, 2013
Tahrir Square Friday calm before demonstrations
Tahrir Square was calm on Friday morning, as the main stage played Quran to mourn the martyrs of the revolution,…
Student union elections reveal Brotherhood’s weakening social base
Egypt
March 7, 2013
Student union elections reveal Brotherhood’s weakening social base
The preliminary results of student union elections across Egyptian state universities reflect a sweeping success for students affiliated with opposition…