Port Said Civil disobedience
Friday protests against Morsy, poor economy sweep nation
Egypt
March 15, 2013
Friday protests against Morsy, poor economy sweep nation
Thousands across the nation took to the streets on Friday to protest against deteriorating economic conditions under the rule of…
Morsy promises justice for Port Said
Egypt
March 14, 2013
Morsy promises justice for Port Said
President Mohamed Morsy promised justice to the people of Port Said on Thursday after investigations concluded into the violence…
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
Egypt
March 6, 2013
Stubborn polls: Elections likely to be source of further provocation
As he answered questions about the upcoming parliamentary elections over the phone, Mohamed Zakareya, a member of the Popular Alliance…
Morsy tries to placate Port Said by reestablishing free trade zone
Egypt
February 28, 2013
Morsy tries to placate Port Said by reestablishing free trade zone
Port Said is once again a free trade zone, after President Mohamed Morsy endorsed the Shura Council’s law designating it…
Merchant city of Port Said calls for dignity and justice
Egypt
February 28, 2013
Merchant city of Port Said calls for dignity and justice
PORT SAID — In the ongoing protest movement that has gripped the city of Port Said for the past month,…
Update: Kafr al-Sheikh opposition forces start sit-in at city council
Egypt
February 22, 2013
Update: Kafr al-Sheikh opposition forces start sit-in at city council
Protesters from the Popular Current, Dostour Party, Karama Party and April 6 Yout Movement staged a protest in front of…
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
Egypt
February 19, 2013
Tuesday’s papers: Turbulence within the army and Port Said civil disobedience
Al-Shorouk leads with, “prejudice against Sisi is suicide for the current political regime.” The paper reports that sources stated there…
Port Said unions join civil disobedience campaign
Egypt
February 18, 2013
Port Said unions join civil disobedience campaign
The Port Said Maritime Arsenal Workers’ Association said it would join civil disobedience campaigns in the governorate and strike…