Port Said
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Ultras: Heroes, villains or scapegoats?
Even within the context of the past 13 months, the events of Wednesday’s soccer match confound. Port Said’s home team…
Students angry over their University’s ‘lack of principles’
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Students angry over their University’s ‘lack of principles’
Students at the privately owned German University in Cairo (GUC) have accused the university’s administration of “lacking principles” after the…
Mobile companies ready to cooperate in Port Said probe
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Mobile companies ready to cooperate in Port Said probe
Egypt's three main cell phone service providers —Vodafone, Mobinil, and Etisalat — have expressed readiness to cooperate with authorities in…
Revolution youth, Ahly fans call for dismissal of PM
Egypt
February 5, 2012
Revolution youth, Ahly fans call for dismissal of PM
Several revolutionary and protest movements on Saturday called for the dismissal of the government amid the aftermath of the massacre…
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
Egypt
February 4, 2012
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
A civilian council appointed to advise Egypt's military rulers said on Saturday preparations for a presidential election should begin on…
Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on
Egypt
February 4, 2012
Egypt clashes ease but protesters determined to fight on
Clashes between rock-throwing protesters and riot police eased in Egypt on Saturday as activists argued over how to build momentum…
Inside a protester discussion on the frontlines
Features/Interviews
February 3, 2012
Inside a protester discussion on the frontlines
During the brief calm of a prayer-time ceasefire, as an imam delivered the Friday sermon in front of a cordon…
Police reportedly shoot out activist’s right eye in Mansour Street clashes
Egypt
February 3, 2012
Police reportedly shoot out activist’s right eye in Mansour Street clashes
An activist has reportedly lost his right eye after being shot by security forces in clashes on Mansour Street Friday…
Empty bullet casings found in Port Said Stadium
Egypt
February 3, 2012
Empty bullet casings found in Port Said Stadium
A forensic team has found empty bullet casings in the seats in which fans of the Cairo-based Ahly football club…