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Egypt says to toughen emergency laws
Egypt
September 12, 2011
Egypt says to toughen emergency laws
Egypt's military rulers outlined on Sunday new areas where they would use long-standing emergency laws, citing activities such as blocking…
SCAF to fund 4000 housing units in Port Said
Egypt
September 7, 2011
SCAF to fund 4000 housing units in Port Said
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on Wednesday approved the construction of 4000 housing units at its…
‘Lessons in Revolting’: The revolution continues
Art news
August 20, 2011
‘Lessons in Revolting’: The revolution continues
On the opening night of “Lessons in Revolting”, Rawabet Theater was packed full, leaving many disappointed latecomers turned away at…
A to-do list for SCAF
Opinion
August 19, 2011
A to-do list for SCAF
Once again, political forces in Egypt disagree about how to move forward after the revolution. The current rift may be…
Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military
Egypt
August 17, 2011
Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military
Egypt’s military rulers should drop legal charges being leveled against a local activist, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, declaring…
Female activist summoned on charges of ‘slandering the army’
Egypt
August 15, 2011
Female activist summoned on charges of ‘slandering the army’
The military prosecutor on Monday summoned Maha Abu Bakr, a lawyer and political activist, on charges of slandering the army…
Islamists threaten escalation if constitutional guidelines imposed
Egypt
August 11, 2011
Islamists threaten escalation if constitutional guidelines imposed
Islamist movements and parties are threatening to take to the streets if the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) approves…
Sunday’s papers: A nation trapped between past and future
Egypt
August 7, 2011
Sunday’s papers: A nation trapped between past and future
Today’s papers are still running follow-ups to last week’s major stories, such as the prosecutions of former regime figures and…
On treason and patriotism
Opinion
August 1, 2011
On treason and patriotism
Patriotism has never been about accusing others of treason or leveling baseless charges. Patriotism is a deep feeling that one…
Former army chief of staff criticizes ruling military council’s performance
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Former army chief of staff criticizes ruling military council’s performance
Former Army Chief of Staff Magdi Hatata on Sunday criticized the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces’ (SCAF) performance during…