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Copts At The Crossroads: Mariz Tadros On Inclusive Democracy in Egypt
Dina Ezzat reviews Copts at the Crossroads by Mariz Tadros.
Activists Given Suspended Sentences in 2012 Arson Case
Alaa Abdel-Fattah and other activists receive a one-year suspended sentence.
Selling A Constitution
Mai Shams El-Din writes on the advertisement campaigns advocating for a "yes" vote on the constitutional referendum.
On-Campus Protests Continue Across the Country Sunday
University students clash with security forces following protests.
Qatari Diplomat Summoned Over Calls For ‘Dialogue’
Mada Masr reports on Egypt-Qatar relations.
Stagnation and Decay at Egypt`s Forgotten Cultural Palaces
Lamia Hassan writes on the neglect of "state-run cultural centers" in the country.
Traitors and the Exercise in Futility
Wael Eskandar writes on the regime`s rhetoric against 25 January revolutionary activists.
Scores March to Demand Release of Shura Council Protests Detainees
Revolutionaries rally in Downtown Cairo to demand the release of protesters detained in November.
The Motives of the Egyptian Military
Scott Williamson responds to an analysis written by Omar Ashour on the Egyptian Army generals` role in Morsi`s ouster.
Egyptian School Curriculums Dictated by Ruling Powers
Walaa Hussein argues, "Throughout the ever-changing dynamic of regimes in power in modern Egypt, the nation’s school curriculum has always been the most ideologically affected."
Ahrar Movement Claims Military Rule Never Stopped in Egypt
Mostafa Hashem Youssef says, "The Ahrar movement claims that none of the goals of Egypt’s 25 January Revolution have been achieved and vows to continue the struggle."
Harrowing End to 2013 For Civil Society in Egypt
Shadi Rahimi says, "It’s been a harrowing end to 2013 for activists, journalists and opposition, who have faced crackdowns, arrests, imprisonment and death when opposing or even just working under the rule of the military-backed government that ousted Mohammed Morsi."
13 dead, 235 Arrested in Friday Clashes
Mada Masr reports on pro-Muslim Brotherhood protests across the country.
May Every New Year Find You Free
Bilal Fadl writes an open letter to imprisoned activist Alaa Abdel Fattah on the last day of 2013.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Mai Shams El-Din writes on the divergence of social forces on voting for or against the constitutional referendum on 14 and 15 January 2014.
No More Negotiating
Mohamad Salama Adam says, "The government’s decision to brand the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization marked the collapse of any chance of political negotiation between the authorities and the Islamist group."
On Campus: A Year of Despair and Possibility
Mai Shams El-Din analyzes the Islamist-secular divide among university students, and the ramifications this divide has on political activism and adapted bylaws in university campuses.
Morsi Jail Break Trial to Begin Late January
Ahram Online reports, "Trial of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi for prison escape during 2011 uprising will begin on 28 January."
Forecast: Greater Cairo to Reach 25 Million People Within Two Decades
Mada Masr releases report on informal housing in Cairo.
Loaded Labels and Egypt’s Economy
Amira Salah-Ahmed argues that classifying the Muslim Brotherhood as a "terrorist organization" may have negative implications on the economy.
On Alaa
Omar Robert Hamilton writes an in-depth account of the salient moments of Alaa Abdel Fattah`s activism.
Egypt`s Government Fails to End Civil Strife, Terrorism
Sarah el-Sirgany says, "The Egyptian government’s recent decision to list the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is meant to draw attention away from criticism directed at the government and will not help address Egypt’s primary challenges."
Morsy’s Spokesman Detained For inciting Violence
North Giza prosecution ordered the arrest of Yasser Ali, spokesperson of ousted president Mohamed Morsi.
Doctors Launch Partial Strike Across Egypt
Doctors Syndicate held a one-day, nationwide strike "to demand increased salaries for physicians and improved conditions for patients."
A State in Shackles
Lina Attalah writes, "While the current period may be marked by consolidated institutional power, this does not necessarily translate into a more empowered state."
Mansoura Turns On the MB
Mohamed Ezz writes on people`s reactions towards Mansoura bombing on 24 December, which reflect explicit denunciation of members of the Muslim Brotherhood and their supporters.
A Historic Opportunity to Rebuild Egypt’s Economy?
Radwa Elsaman postulates that articles related to the economy in the draft constitution do not reflect "clear economic policy."
Anas Al-Beltagy Arrested for Inciting Riots in Universities
Son of Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested with two other Azhar University students.
Protests Continue on Al-Azhar University`s Cairo and Assiut Campuses
"Pro-Muslim Brotherhood students maintain their protests at Al-Azhar University as the National Alliance to Support Legitimacy praises their role in the `Week of Rage`."
Court Bans Protests on University Campuses
Protests on university campuses banned unless demonstrators get approval from university presidents.
Cairo-Based Al Jazeera Crew Arrested, Accused of Belonging to MB
"Four Al-Jazeera journalists arrested on suspicions of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood."
In Arabic:
"الأعلى للجامعات" يقر تعديلا لقانون تنظيمها يتيح عقوبة الفصل النهائي للطلاب ممارسي "أعمال الإرهاب والتخريب"
Aswat Masriya reports, the Supreme Council of Universities approves law that gives university presidents the authority to expel students involved in “terrorist and disruptive acts.”
طَرَقات الفاشية الجديدة
Fahmi Hwaidi argues that Egypt is witnessing the rise of a new form of fascism by analyzing the inhumane conditions detainees - Muslim Brotherhood supporters and revolutionaries - face in prison facilities under the current regime.
لماذا فشلت القوى السياسية؟
Ibrahim Mansour argues that the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood was a result of weak political forces at the time.
محمد دوير: الثوري والانتهازي والإصلاحي
Mohammad Dwair offers summarized explanations of the meaning of the revolutionary, the opportunistic, and the reformist.
محمد عبد الحكم دياب: أحوال مصر وهجمة الفلول على ثورة 25 يناير
Mohamed Abdel Hakeem Diyab explores the role and impact of political parties on the developments following the 25 January and 30 June uprisings.
خبر عاجل: إعفاء السيسي تمهيدا لترشحه.. رد عاجل: نركز على خارطة الطريق
Al-Shorouk compiles recent reports on Al-Sisi`s presidential run rumors.
كل سنة وأنت حر
Bilal Fadl writes an open letter to imprisoned activist Alaa Abdel Fattah on the last day of 2013.
حزب النور ينظم أول مسيرة لتأييد الدستور بالصعيد في العام الجديد
Al-Nour Party organizes a gathering in Minya in support of the constitutional referendum.
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Open Letter from AUC Faculty Members to the American Studies Association (ASA)
Faculty members of the American University in Cairo release a supportive letter to the American Studies Association for its decision to boycott Israeli academic institutions.
The 24th Youth Salon: Crossing into the Future
Medrar TV reports on "Crossing into the Future" art exhibition, in which one hundred fifty-five artists under the age of thirty-five participated in this showcase.
The Promise of the Wall: Reflections on Desire and Gated Communities in Cairo
Farha Ghannam writes on the cultivation and constitution of desires in advertisement campaigns of gated communities in Cairo.
هل تصح مقارنة قانون التظاهر المصري بقوانين الغرب؟
Abdel el-Ghani Said focuses on the nuances and cautionary measures that need to be considered when comparing the newly approved protest law in Egypt with Western protest laws.