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Latest in Tag: demonstrations
One killed as more than a million protest in Brazil
One protester was killed and an estimated 1.25 million people rallied nationwide demanding better public services
30 June: Once upon a time in a Brotherhood
A big day awaits the Muslim Brotherhood on 30 June. Sometimes when I look back at the events of the past two years, I realise how well-prepared the Muslim Brotherhood was. Since the Brotherhood was certain Hosni Mubarak’s regime would not compensate it for refraining from joining demonstrations, the Islamist group moved on to their …
Interior minister pledges not to attack protesters on 30 June
Preparations are in place to ‘secure protests’ and protect citizens minister says
Musical sit-in
Artistic demonstrations give Egypt a different taste of positive activism
The Islamisation of a culture
For 23 years, Egypt’s cultural scene was in the hands of Farouq Hosny. One can write volumes on the man, rumours mixed with truths until his reputation was completely ruined. What we do know though is that he was a lousy painter; he painted like a six year old and yet he was able to …
Alternatives
After a stellar week in Egyptian foreign policy, with both a fiasco of a national security meeting regarding the non-threatening Ethiopia Grand Renaissance Dam and a disturbing court ruling against NGO workers, people have once again shifted their focus to National politics, specifically the 30 June demonstrations. Expectations are flying high on the side of …
The day after the ‘Rebellion’
By Taher El Moataz Bellah After the minor uprising against the Muslim Brotherhood on 24August 2012 failed to mobilise public support, the Islamist group was relieved by the low turnout of demonstrators. However, eight months of deteriorating economic conditions and unfulfilled promises paved the way for Tamarod, (“Rebellion”), a leaderless movement, in gathering more than …
In Pictures: Demonstration at High Court to free detainees
Almost every day in Cairo, a protest is held calling for the freedom of detainees held in police custody. Most of the charges are vague, the whereabouts of some detainees is yet unknown, and several of them are under 18 years old.
Demonstrations in Alexandria and Cairo
Bicycle ride in solidarity with detainees and marches call for independence of judiciary
Demonstrations in several governorates in support of Al-Azhar
Sufi groups, political parties, and revolutionary groups demonstrated in Cairo, Luxor Mansoura and Qena
In Pictures: Demonstration calling on Army to rule
Dozens protested against President Mohamed Morsi and demanded the return of military rule in what they called “last chance Friday”.
Protests on Friday calling for army involvement
Demonstrations in Nasr City scheduled for noon on Friday will call for Morsi to step down and the army to lead Egypt
The Rise and fall of Mubarak
On the second anniversary of his stepping down, DNE illustrates the journey of the ousted president from the palace to Tora Prison
Egypt’s days of despair
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Life continues at the Book Fair
Life at the Cairo Book Fair is going on as normal
Interior ministry and parties brace for 25 Jan
Ministry of Interior says it anticipates peaceful demonstrations, as groups announce stances on mass demonstrations on two year anniversary or revolution
Islamists rally for constitution
Marches planned in support of Morsy and the constitutional referendum
Obama concerned over Egypt deaths
In the protests against the latest presidential decree
Anti-Morsy demonstrations spread beyond borders
Egyptian expats rally against Morsy in the US, Canada, France, Spain and Australia
National Rescue Front in action
Liberal forces unite to oppose presidential constitutional declaration
Demonstrations erupt in Tahrir square
Demonstrators refuse the removal of graffiti paintings
Demonstrations continue in Cairo against offensive film
Protesters rally in Tahrir against offensive film
The Social Media Illusion
The demonstrations of August 24 did not turn out to be politically significant, especially after major political forces decided to abandon them. The demonstrations were controlled by individuals who possess no experience in mobilizing for collective action and lack credibility within Egyptian political life. However, these demonstrations brought to the scene two valuable lessons, first, …
Thousands of women marched in Tunis to protest constitutional amendment
Roughly 6,000 protesters, mostly female, took to the streets of Tunis