The recent violence at Maspero was the worst in Cairo since the mass street protests in January that overthrew Hosni Mubarak. As bereaved families and friends mourn their losses, and sympathizers come together in support of the victims, the events (...)
Today marks 59 years since the July Revolution, an event that has defined the last half century of Egyptian history. Coming on the heels of another revolution, one popular in nature, this anniversary invites more reflection than celebration.
On 23 (...)
Egypt owes its unique history prior Mubarak to its pro-activeness in the region. A revolutionary Egypt must now reclaim its former prominence.
Perhaps the re-opening of Rafah border crossing and the success of the Palestinian reconciliation in Cairo (...)
The streets of Egypt erupted in jubilation yesterday after the announcement that Hosni Mubarak had resigned. Across the country, people relished the moment. Hundreds of thousands poured onto the streets to celebrate the end of Mubarak's autocratic (...)
As we write these words, pro-Mubarak supporters have descended upon Tahrir Square, violently attacking thousands of demonstrators who have been peacefully protesting for the Egyptian president's ouster for the past week.
The military, meanwhile, (...)
The 25 January protests which hit Egypt yesterday may prove to be a historic turning point for Egypt's small and feckless opposition. The “Day of Anger” saw tens of thousands take to the streets in most major Egyptian cities, with many (...)