“MB says to sack members who support Abol Fotoh”
The Brotherhood is intent on dismissing members who support Abol Fotoh’s candidacy for president.
“Rights activists appalled by doctor`s acquittal in virginity tests case”
Cairo court declares innocent the doctor who conducted virginity tests on female protesters.
“FJP women say rights `go beyond` international laws"
Female MPs talk about their take on women’s rights and criticize women’s institutions of the former regime.
“Wanted: maybe a president?”
Egypt enters the presidential race with a complex political situation.
“Cabinet, People`s Assembly to discuss cutting petroleum subsidies”
The government mulls cutting of fuel subsidies amid shrinking budget concerns.
“Why Egypt moved against unregistered NGOs”
Fayza Aboulnaga presents to Washington her arguments for the foreign-funded NGO trials she initiated.
“Is Egypt`s women`s movement strong enough to face threats?”
Political marginalization and the legacy of Suzanne Mubarak haunt the women’s rights movement in Egypt.
“Old attitudes stand in the way of a new Egypt”
Tamer Fouad reflects on Egyptians’ attitudes of seeking stability and paternalistic leaders.
“Complaints against Al-Aswany, Ghoneim and others referred to military prosecution”
More than 700 against public figures submitted to a military court.
“SCAF Advisory Council chief announces bid for Egyptian presidency”
Former information minister Mansour Hassan joins the presidential race.
“EGYPT: Thousands of refugees miss out on UNHCR living allowance”
As Caritas closes its Cairo office, many refugees lose their only sources of income.
“Military courts are a weapon: An interview with Amal Bakry”
Amal Bakry of No to Military Trials for Civilians campaign comments on the continuing practices of civilians tried in military courts.
“17 police officers demoted for growing beards"
More officers are demoted as the scandal over the rules of the Interior Ministry against its employees growing beards continues.
“The Muslim Brotherhoods: force of change and enemy of the imperialist west?”
Café Thawra criticizes the MB’s strategy of dealing with SCAF and its neo-liberal economic policies.
“Nose job ends Salafist MP’s political career”
Salafi MP “lies” about nose job, resigns from al-Nour Party.
“Passing the buck: Who lifted the travel ban on indicted foreign NGO workers?”
SCAF, the Brotherhood and Abul-Naga all deny involvement in the lifting of the travel ban.
“Brotherhood deputy chairman El-Shater visits Qatar”
El-Shater will raise a number of issues with the Qatari government, including funding.
“Retired Israeli general: Egypt’s generals urged us to pummel Gaza”
According to a retired Israeli general, Egyptian generals gave green light for the 2008 invasion and even encouraged the operation against Hamas.
“Farmers stand up to former Mubarak regime stalwart”
Fayoum farmers displaced after a secret land deal with the jailed Land Minister are still fighting for their rights
“Gambling on imagination”
A second woman joins the presidential race in Egypt.
“FJP meets with various party heads to discuss formation of coalition government”
The Brotherhood starts negotiating for a new cabinet before the Parliament is to vote on the survival of the Ganzouri government
“A judgment in absentia has been issued on Kamal Abbas, CTUWS general coordinator, of six months imprisonment”
General coordinator of Center for Trade Union and Workers’ Services was sentenced to six months imprisonment for insulting a public officer.
In Arabic:
“عـن مصـر التى لا تركـع”
Rabab Al-Mahdy criticizes SCAF and politicians for playing the “foreign plots” card to preserve their own interests.
“الصحف القومية ترفض تصريحات "فهمى" بتغيير 48 من قياداتها 18 مارس.. وتطالب "الصحفيين" بجلسة طارئة.. و"عيسى": إنهاء مدة عمل كل رؤساء التحرير كلام غير منطقى.. و"قنديل": "الشورى" غير مؤهل للقيام بذلك”
Ahmed Fahmy, the speaker of the Shora Council, announced that editors-in-chief of state-owned press will be changed, prompting protests by journalists and fears that the Muslim Brotherhood will take over state media.
“التحقيقات تكشف تلقى جمعية أنصار السنة لـ 223 مليون جنيه من الكويت وقطر”
The investigation into foreign-funded NGOs continues as a Salafi NGO is implicated in illegally receiving millions from the Gulf.
“ثانى أفضل مرشح بعد مبارك“
Khalid al-Bary comments on Hassan Mansour’s candidacy for presidency and the generational gap
“إبراهيم عيسى يكتب: لا لحكومة رجال أعمال الإخوان!”
Ibrahim Eissa criticizes the Brotherhood’s move to call for the formation of a new coalition government.
“عام على يوم الباستيل المصري: أمن الدولة يا أمن الدولة... فين الأمن وفين الدولة”
Karim Ennara reflects on the anniversary since the storming of the headquarters of Amn al-Dawla.
“لم نغادر عصر مبارك”
Ahmed Al-Sawi talks about the failure of the revolution to produce substantial change, pointing to the persistence of the “old ways” in trade union elections.
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