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Latest in Tag: anniversary
On revolutionary depression
What an anniversary! I am not sure how many are familiar with the term “revolutionary depression”, but it’s a condition that was so common this last week in Egypt. If you did not run into one of those who were complaining about their revolutionary depression, then it is your own fault for keeping such a …
SAC holds protest on ‘Friday of Rage’ anniversary
17 protesters arrested and one bomb diffused, interior ministry says
Revolution anniversary detainees still held for investigation
Al-Azbakeya detainees get 15 days, no clear decision on Maadi detainees
Are We There Yet? Reflections on Egypt’s Revolution Three Years Later
By Dr Ghada Chehade Having followed and written on the Egyptian uprisings since 2011, on the third anniversary of the (not yet realised) revolution, I find myself somewhat befuddled. And I suspect I may not be alone in my confusion. The Egyptian revolution originally began with calls for “bread, freedom, social justice and human dignity”. …
Op-ed review: 25 January questions, death by nostalgia
Wael Abdel Fatah Tahrir Newspaper Columnist Wael Abdel Fatah starts the article with the topic of yesterday’s bombing: “We were startled by the sound of the explosion. It was near us, at the heart of the city. The explosions have passed their normal borders and have reached everywhere. The sound echoed in all corners of …
Cabinet’s security committee convenes, Ibrahim present
The meeting comes after four explosions rocked Greater Cairo throughout the day
Need to transition from informal to formal politics
By Adel El-Adawy We reach yet another 25 January anniversary, and Egypt is still not a vibrant consolidated democracy. Three years of political and economic instability has changed the mood in the Egyptian street. The significance of 25 January has been largely overshadowed by the popular 30 June Revolution. Today, many Egyptians yearn for stability, as they …
Clashes spring up in Egypt on eve of revolution anniversary
Violence erupts across multiple governorates, leaves 8 dead, 59 injured, and 171 arrested
Anti-Coup Alliance calls on security forces not to point arms at Egyptians
The coalition’s statement comes ahead of third anniversary of the 2011 revolution
One more anniversary
Another anniversary passes by, as Egypt remains stuck inside the loop of political transformations that began on January 2011. Much has changed since that Tuesday where a few thousands took to the streets defying Mubarak’s corrupt repressive state. Personally, I was one of those who left Tahrir Square that night with a clear decision in …
Cabinet Clashes commemorators acquitted
All detainees arrested during the protest were acquitted by court
Egyptians commemorate 2011 cabinet clashes
Commemorative demonstrations end with 10 arrests after use of teargas, amid conflicting reports regarding protest’s legality
Five arrested and 12 injured in Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
The arrests include two reporters
Symbolic coffin placed over Tahrir monument
The monument was defaced within hours of its inauguration
Revolutionary Socialist students detained
Nine high school students captured while calling for commemorating the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
Essam Atta remembered, two years on
Sympathisers hold demonstration in memoriam of torture victims in front of Press Syndicate
Calls for retribution on second anniversary of ‘Maspero massacre’
Political movements call for trials of those responsible for the killings; protests and prayers organised
Ministry of Interior warns groups trying to “spoil” the day
The ministry said it will respond without hesitation to “any forms of breaking the law”.
Armed forces commemorates Rafah’s border guards
The army honoured the families of 16 soldiers killed last year in Ramadan
Experts’ views on Morsi and the judiciary: One Year in Power
Experts weigh in on Morsi’s decisions concerning the Egyptian judicial system
Presidency launches online campaign to defend first year
The new campaign aims at highlighting government projects transparently
What’s really wrong with Morsi
The one year anniversary of Mohamed Morsi’s election is approaching fast. From a substitute candidate to a very controversial president; Morsi remains one of the revolution’s big surprises. During the 18 days back at the square, we had a strange sense of certainty that there could be no president from the Muslim Brotherhood. I even …
Egypt remembers Khaled Saied
Demonstrations across governorates to commemorate his death
Khaled Said re-trial causes uproar in Alexandria
Two police officers accused of killing Said have been released as the trial continues
Tamarod collects 7.5 million signatures
Petition campaign announces launch of a news website
Eighth anniversary of ‘Black Wednesday’
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights blames the Egyptian government for assaults
Amr: Egypt has always adopted African issues
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said Egypt has always supported freedom fighters in Africa and defends the interests of the continent
EgyptAir offers up to 25% discount for anniversary
Airline: Best way to celebrate is to communicate with customers
Revolutionary Socialist students remember Abbassiya
One year since the deadly clashes outside the Ministry of Defence has passed
Four marches planned 6 April’s ‘Day of Rage’
The youth movement will be marching on 6 April marking its 5th anniversary