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11 political movements stage Tahrir sit-in after mass rally
Egypt
July 9, 2011
11 political movements stage Tahrir sit-in after mass rally
Several political movements on Friday began a sit-in in Tahrir Square that they said will last until protesters' demands are…
Sunday’s papers: Tantawi attends ceremonies, US talks to Brotherhood, thug networks unveiled
Egypt
July 3, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Tantawi attends ceremonies, US talks to Brotherhood, thug networks unveiled
In the absence of “obvious” front page news, every paper resorts back to its ideological hue to decide what to…
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
Egypt
July 2, 2011
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
The “We Are All Khaled Saeed” Facebook page has published a detailed research paper on the tear gas used by security forces…
Employees, citizens evacuating ministries amid unrest
Egypt
June 29, 2011
Employees, citizens evacuating ministries amid unrest
Employees are evacuating the Interior and Justice ministries and the Department of Criminal Evidence, eyewitnesses have said. They also said…
Party leaders, revolution youth predict more protests in interim period
Egypt
June 13, 2011
Party leaders, revolution youth predict more protests in interim period
Several party and revolution youth group leaders have said they expect calls for Friday protests in Tahrir Square to continue,…
Salafyo Costa aims to put a new face on fundamentalism
Egypt
June 5, 2011
Salafyo Costa aims to put a new face on fundamentalism
As a symbol of the triumph of Western-style capitalism, Costa Coffee takes some beating. Founded 40 years ago in south…
Egyptian activists protest ‘virginity tests’ on female protesters
Egypt
June 2, 2011
Egyptian activists protest ‘virginity tests’ on female protesters
Dozens protested Wednesday night against military police who had allegedly performed “virginity tests” on female protesters arrested in March.
Calling for ‘second revolution,’ tens of thousands flock to Tahrir
Egypt
May 27, 2011
Calling for ‘second revolution,’ tens of thousands flock to Tahrir
Thousands of people poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a "second revolution," calling for Egypt's…