Latest in Tag: revolution Highlight
Latest in Tag: revolution
Sudanese refugee: Eight years in Egypt and still no status
“The Sudanese who chose to come to Egypt had certain expectations that this country that had long historical and cultural bonds with Sudan would be a better refuge for them. The question remains, have their expectations been fulfilled?”
Syrian women on hunger strike in Cairo
Six women on seventh day of hunger strike in front of the Arab League headquarters
Former Port Said security chief and three of his top aides acquitted
Cleared of premeditated and attempted murder of protestors during 25 January revolution
Fighting continues as Brahimi travels to Cairo
Brahimi visiting Cairo as a peace envoy, having scheduled talks with Arab leaders
President joins Twitter
President joins popular social media website, while another popular site keeps tabs on his progress
Protests against corruption in Tunisia
“Ekbes” group organises protest, calls for cleansing Tunisia’s institutions
Numbers of Syrian refugees on the rise
Current number of Syrian refugees outside Syria much higher than previous UN estimate
After the revolution: story of a social enterprise
Abdo Gobeer’s commitment to his ecolodge helps create a place of peaceful serenity
Suit for closing down ONTV show referred to commissioners’ body
A law suit filed against the independent news channel’s popular show is being reviewed by the commissioners’ body in the administrative court
Iran supplying Syria with weapons
Amid Brahimi’s statements about increasing violence in Syria, New York Times report claims Iran is supplying Syria with arms via Iraq
After Syrian Embassy violence, MB calls for demonstrations
MB calling for protests all over Egypt to show solidarity with the Syrian uprising
Morsy addresses the Arab League
Egyptian president says it’s “time for change” in Syria
Tunisian artists face jail
Conservative crackdown continues in post-revolutionary Tunisia
Highest rates of death and displacement since the uprising in Syria began
Struggle intensifies with no end in sight
UK slow to return Mubarak’s millions
Money could be the solution to Egypt’s financial woes
Jordan demands international support in order to house Syrians
“The cost of hosting Syrians is almost $700 million”, says the Jordanian planning and international cooperation minister
Damascus blast and attacks on military installations on the rise
The continuing violence in Syria and the apparently well-coordinated attacks on military installations by the Free Syrian Army (FSA) indicate strong leadership and increased armament
Morsy’s words changed in Farsi translation
Morsy speech at NAM mistranslated to avoid reference to Syria fighting
August 31 protest: leftists in, liberals out
Socialists and communists participating in the protest called for by Kamal Khalil, the leftist leader
Criticising military leadership will always be a taboo
DNE speaks to Ragia Omran, lawyer and human rights activist with the No Military Trials for Civilians group.
NoMilTrials: Arresting change
Despite the worrying number of men and women still facing military trial in Egypt, one grass-roots movement has succeeded in alerting the public to the need for change. Rana Muhammad Taha speaks to No Military Trials activists Salma Abdelgelil and Mohammad Fouda about the group’s development.
Charges against Australian journalist dropped
Charges were pending for six months
Bahraini activist denied access to Egypt
Maryam Al-Khawaja denied entrance to Egypt for “Top secret”
New protests set for Friday
“We shall organise different marches to Tahrir square right after the Friday prayer”, says the Second Revolution of Anger Facebook page
Libyan Minister resigns after Sufi mosque destroyed
Public pressure leads Libyan Interim Interior Minister to resign, following the recent attacks on Sufi religious sites
Refugees stranded as Turkey closes border
With 80,000 refugees have already crossed its borders, Turkey declares it’s a “great burden”
Daraya massacre aftermath highlights war-crimes
Finding 200 dead bodies, activists accuse the Syrian army of war crimes
Iran supports Quartet Committee for Syria
The faithful ally to Syria supports President Morsy Quartet committee plan
More Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR
Amid Brahimi’s worry, more Syrians flee the conflict-torn country
Political movements divided over August 24
Political movements and factions stand divided regarding their participation in the 24 August protests against the Brotherhood