He is no longer in battle, but Ayoub Jalgham wears desert fatigues when he visits downtown Tripoli. His build, scruffy facial hair and air of confidence all tell passers-by that this 19-year-old fought against the regime of Muammar Qadhafi, Libya's (...)
With the Libyan government still incapable of ensuring national security, the question of when it will disband the Interior Ministry's Supreme Security Committee (SSC) has stirred controversy.
The SSC was first created by the National Transitional (...)
After regaining the Sinai Peninsula in 1981 as part of its peace treaty with Israel, the Egyptian government began to develop its southern half for tourism. Its development plan for the region, however, continues to raise questions about the (...)
When a game of pool is at stake, 23-year-old Marwan Soltan develops a determined gaze as he analyzes his possible moves. His opponent and those watching the game in a smoky pool hall in Dokki comment on Soltan's shots with the same melodic (...)
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during daylight hours, all the while continuing with their regular work or school activities. Needless to say, fasting Muslims look forward to their daily iftar, the meal they share with (...)
Israeli naval forces late morning on Tuesday forcefully took over the French vessel Dignite al-Karama en route to Gaza in protest against the Israeli blockade on the coastal strip. The soldiers usurped control of the ship with little resistance, (...)
With the issue of sexual harassment of women in Egypt garnering much public attention and debate, stories of men facing sexual advances on Cairo's streets are also surfacing. While there is no data on the frequency of the phenomenon, anecdotes (...)
US activists opposed to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip are determined to fight for the release of their boat, the Audacity of Hope, and captain John Klusmire, from Greek custody in order to continue on to Gaza.
While other boats in the (...)
The annual AUC Press Book, Art, and Music Festival held Wednesday at the Cairo Opera House celebrated the 25 January revolution by showcasing two recently published books of photos taken in Tahrir Square during protests. While the event's mood was (...)
In the four times I've been to Egypt, I've never neglected to spend at least a few days in the Sinai town of Dahab. Nor will I ever.
Dahab is my perfect escape from bursting-at-the-seams Cairo. The overnight bus provides for the most dramatic (...)
When Ihab Fouly, 45, learned of the popular uprising in Tahrir Square on 25 January from his home in Kuwait, he made an admittedly bold decision. He booked one-way tickets on the next available flight to Cairo for himself, his wife, and two kids. He (...)