Latest in Tag: revolution Highlight
Latest in Tag: revolution

Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh died near Tahrir of birdshot to the back: Forensic Authority
Socialist Popular Alliance, activists blame police for ‘excessive’ use of force

25 January celebrations ‘delayed’ to mourn Saudi king
Abdullah once called the 2011 revolutionaries “infiltrators who disrupt Egypt’s security and stability”

Tahrir Square closed in anticipation of protests
Anti-Coup Alliance warn police of attacking protesters, army tightens security

Where is the Egyptian revolution?
Demands increase on each anniversary, as do calls against every new regime

6 April, Brotherhood, SAC, Salafi Front, Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya to participate in 25 January demonstrations
On the 2011 revolution’s anniversary last year, 108 were killed, according to the independent statistics database Wiki Thawra

Revolution Dishonoured
To understand today’s pungent pain you must absorb the degree of yesterday’s hope

Parliament caught in political ambiguity: will the president respect legislative independence?
Experts warn of unfair representation, state control and failing public’s expectations

Interior minister warns of ‘spreading cancer’ ahead of revolution anniversary
Brotherhood trying to attract groups to carry out riots, says Mohamed Ibrahim

Presidential pardon for some prisoners on 25 January anniversary
Conditions do not apply to ‘popular’ detained Protest Law activists
Several deaths in Friday protests
A shooting on Central Security vehicle leaves 5 injured
NGO to submit 200 names for presidential pardon request in protest cases
Students most likely to be pardoned and released, say experts

Presidential pardon for Protest Law detainees expected: Human rights advocates
Expected on list include Ahmed Douma, Mohamed Soltan, Sanaa Seif, Yara Sallam

Mohamed Al-Beltagy sentenced to 6 years in prison for contempt
Court postpones Wadi El Natroun prison to 10 January

3 Al-Azhar students referred to military trial
Students vow to escalate protests against crackdown

Middle-East’s first ever tattoo expo held in Cairo
Tattoo artists in Egypt speak about their experience working in the country

Tunisians vote again in presidential elections run-off
Candidates traded accusations, personal attacks in heated run-up to poll

Mohamed Soltan in intensive care for 4th time
The detained activist has been on hunger strike for 325 days and refused medical treatment

714 protests in Egypt in November, Islamists’ revolution and Mubarak verdict major triggers: Democracy Index
Report warns of ‘angry’ movements and ‘violent’ state strategy next 25 January anniversary
2 protesters killed during Morsi’s rule officially recognised as ‘revolution martyrs’
Rights group supports families access to martyrs’ fund

The re-writing of history in the Mubarak verdict
Court claims Muslim Brotherhood responsible for shooting at police, demonstrators, during 25 January Revolution

Will Mubarak’s acquittal push Al-Sisi in a specific direction?
The vast majority of people were struck with the impression that the judgment acquitting Mubarak was not simply a court ruling issued by an independent judge acquitting Mubarak from specific crimes, but instead served to acquit the personality of Mubarak and his regime in general. We all witnessed how Mubarak’s supporters celebrated the ruling, while …

Badie handed 3 year-sentence for insulting judiciary
“Prison Break” trial was further postponed to 20 December

Mubarak verdict sparks angry reactions
Students vow to protest on campus; parties to sue Mubarak

Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to protest Mubarak’s verdict
Security forces dispersed demonstrators with water cannons and teargas; many protesters arrested

The Tentmakers of Cairo: Art, life and political rollercoasters
An interview with Kim Beamish, the director of “The Tentmakers of Cairo”, which was screened at Cairo International Film Festival
Flash protest in Mohamed Mahmoud Street in downtown Cairo
Timing and location were highly symbolic, as the protest took place two days before the anniversary of the Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes of 2011
3-month state of emergency imposed on North Sinai
Emergency law first used by Gamal Abdel Nasser back in force

$500m repaid to Qatar: CBE governor
Egypt will refund $2.5bn at beginning of November says Hisham Ramez

Court to decide Mubarak’s fate on Saturday
Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, former interior minister Habib Al-Adly, six close aides and fugitive businessman Hussein Salem also face court verdicts

Will Egyptians restore their sense of security?
Egypt faces increased militancy and crime following 25 January Revolution