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Referendum days are upon us
Do not be alarmed by the queues or the camels
In Pictures: Explosion at Imbaba courthouse on first day of referendum
Voters continue to head to the polls
In Pictures: Voting on referendum begins
Egyptians headed to polling stations early Tuesday morning to cast their votes on the draft constitution finalised on 3 December. Interim Egyptian President Adly Mansour and Defence Minister Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi called upon Egyptians to participate in the much-anticipated referendum earlier this week. The referendum on the draft constitution is part of the roadmap …
Celebrating the Prophet’s birthday
Muslims celebrate the birth of Muhammad
In Pictures: SAC protest targets Giza Security Directorate
Clashes erupted outside Giza Security Directorate in Dokki on Sunday between Students Against the Coup (SAC) demonstrators and Central Security Forces (CSF). A march of dozens of students moved from Cairo University and headed to Nahda Square. The march was organised through the student movement’s official Facebook page, and led by flag bearers who chanted …
Winter Bites Back
Camel market at Birqash
Located an hour north west of Cairo’s city centre, the Birqash camel market provides a glimpse of rural Egyptian life that cannot be found on the manicured streets of Maadi or under the loud din of Downtown. On Friday mornings, livestock merchants from across the region gather in Birqash to buy, sell and trade camels, …
In Pictures: Morsi trial adjourned, clashes erupt
 AFP- An Egyptian court on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of deposed president Mohamed Morsi to February 1, citing “weather conditions” that prevented the Islamist’s transport to court from prison. It had been scheduled as the second hearing in Morsi’s trial, after an initial court appearance in November in which he denounced the tribunal and insisted …
L’okacha
Amro Okacha “ aka L’okacha” was born and raised in Cairo. He was raised in the realm of Nubian morals and traditions. He discovered drawing at 17. He is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema, animation department. He worked in an animation studio for a short while. Currently, his focus is on illustration. …
Syria Today
Syrians walk along a severely damaged road in the northeastern city of Deir Ezzor on January 4, 2014. Syrian rebels have united to kill and capture dozens of jihadists in a new “revolution” against an Al-Qaeda affiliate they accuse of worse abuses than the hated President Bashar al-Assad, activists said. AFP PHOTO / AHMAD ABOUD
Happy New Year
From all of us at the Daily News Egypt we wish you a very happy 2014.
Egypt’s road accidents’ rates spike in 2013
The total number of accidents in Cairo and on travel roads in 2013 is 13,957 with a 24% increase from 2012
In Pictures: Aftermath of Al-Mansoura blast
At least 14 people died and 102 were injured early Tuesday morning following a blast that targeted Al-Daqhleya Security Directorate, reported state media. The bomb caused the building to cave in and injuries included both civilians and police personnel. The incident garnered much condemnation from local and international institutions. The attack came two weeks …
In Pictures: CSF clash with students in front of Cairo University
Clashes between Central Security Forces (CSF) and students erupted in Nahda Square at midday on Tuesday. The clashes began when marches comprised of hundreds of students organised by Students Against the Coup and the student arm of the Ahrar movement reached CSF barricades and military armoured personnel carriers near the entrance of Giza Zoo. …
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
In Pictures: Engineering students protest
Cairo University’s Engineering students protested again today in condemnation of the General Prosecution statement which said that fellow student Mohamed Reda was killed by weapons carried by demonstrators.
The Secret Gardens of Sinai
Sometimes, the greatest treasures lie in plain sight
In Pictures: Ahmed Fouad Negm’s funeral
On 3 December, a group of friends and family bid their final farewells to Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. The funeral procession began after prayers at Al-Hussein Mosque and ended with the burial of the body at Negm’s family cemetery in the neighbourhood of Al Sayeda Aisha. Photos by Mohamed Omar
In Pictures: Security forces disperse Students Against the Coup protest in Tahrir
Security forces dispersed a protest organised by Students Against the Coup (SAC) in Tahrir Square on Sunday after the student group march from Cairo University reached the square. Around 3pm, the student group marched from Cairo University to Tahrir following protests at the university campus, with the march reaching the square around 4.30 PM At …
In Pictures: Protests in and around Cairo University as students start their strike
Police vehicle burnt by SAC in Al-Nahda Square amid complete absence of security forces
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
In Pictures: Clashes in front of Abdeen Courthouse
On Saturday dozens of protesters gathered in front of Abdeen Courthouse chanting against the Protest Law and calling for the release of the detainees. The protest was organised by the Revolutionary Front, who gave it the name “Turn yourself in”. “The protest was to show the Ministry of Interior that the revolutionaries are not afraid …
In Pictures: Cairo University student funeral
Cairo University Engineering student Mohamed Reda died on Thursday after violence between police and protesting students at Cairo University. Reda was shot three times in the back, chest and pelvis. His funeral was held Friday
In Pictures: Cairo University protest dispersal
Egyptian police disperses protest by Students Against the Coup movement at Cairo University. Reports of one death and several injuries
In Pictures: Anti-coup protests at Cairo University
Students Against The Coup movement protested Thursday at Cairo university, chanting against the coup and calling for the freedom of the detainees. Clashes erupted and reports of the death of one student
In Pictures: Police violently disperses protest against military trials and protest law (2)
Egyptian police dispersed a protest held infront of the Shura Council building, against the military trials for civilians and the newly issued protest law. Police used water cannons and teargas to disperse the crowd, and arrested at least 33 activists. Photos by AFP
In Pictures: Police violently disperses protest against military trials and protest law
Egyptian police dispersed a protest held infront of the Shura Council building, against the military trials for civilians and the newly issued protest law. Police used water cannons and teargas to disperse the crowd, and arrested at least 33 activists. Photos by Mohamed Omar
In Pictures: Brotherhood student supporters continue protesting
On Sunday several hundred student protesters gathered in front of the Faculty of Science building on the Al-Azhar University campus to mark the 100 days since supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi were dispersed from mass sit-ins during a violent government crackdown. Students carried flags and hand signs representing the sit-in at Rabaa Al-Adaweya mosque …
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
Siwa: Sun, sand and springs
Travelling to Siwa can be both an exciting and relaxing trip