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“PM: Tahrir graffiti removal against Cabinet`s will to commemorate revolution”
After sharp criticism, the prime minister denies that the cabinet ordered the whitewashing of Tahrir Square’s graffiti.
“Revolutionary Democratic Coalition: A new voice on Egypt`s Left”
The Egyptian Socialist Party, Socialist Popular Alliance, Al-Tagammu Party, and a number of other leftist forces announce a coalition.
“Interviews with Morsi”
Zanobia comments on Mohamed Morsi’s first official TV interview for the state media.
“Egypt’s New Leader Spells Out Terms for U.S.-Arab Ties”
In his first official interview for the foreign press, Mohamed Morsi says that it is up to Washington to mend relations with the Arab world.
“Gender equality only within provisions of Shari’a, says constituent assembly”
Women’s rights groups denounce the text of the article in the new constitution, which, they say, reverses rights women gained in past years.
“AUC suspends operations until further notice Sunday”
The American University in Cairo shuts down temporarily after intensifying protests from its students.
“We don`t use force against peaceful protesters: Egyptian cabinet”
A statement issued by the government rejects accusations that it ordered use of violence against peaceful protests in recent weeks.
“Rights group: New police powers law recreates Mubarak-era emergency regime”
A new draft law will give police powers similar to the ones in canceled emergency law.
“Polls expose rift in Egypt`s Al-Nour party”
Internal elections divide the leadership of Egypt’s biggest Salafist party.
“Minority voices in Upper Egypt”
Josephine Littlejohn explores a variety of socio-political issues in the Upper Egypt town of Luxor.
“Muslim Brotherhood Opponents: Playing Solo”
A number of different coalitions are formed as secular political forces try to unite ahead of the parliamentary elections.
“Our revolution: a tourist attraction!”
Rana Allam comments on the PM Qandil’s decision to “renovate” Tahrir Square.
“Government admits fuel supplies insufficient”
Fuel crisis continues despite recent government promises to end it.
“Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors”
Teachers, university staff, transportation works, and government employees on strike across the country.
“After film, push strengthens for blasphemy clause in Egypt`s constitution”
Inserting a clause banning blasphemy in the constitution will intensify persecution and hurt freedom of expression, experts say.
“North Sinai Copts refuse to leave despite threats; governor denies problem”
Unknown perpetrators distribute leaflets threatening the Coptic community in Al-Arish and Rafah with violence.
“Egypt president appoints new head of General Intelligence”
The new intelligence chief Mohamed Raafat Shehata specializes in the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
“Al-Bashir’s Expected Visit to Cairo, a Blunt Betrayal to the Victims of the Egyptian Revolution”
Cairo Institute for Human Rights condemns the visit of Sudanese president Omar El-Bashir.
In Arabic:
“حصاد يومين من جرائم ضباط قسم شرطة ميت غمر: قبض عشوائي وعنف مفرط وتعذيب حتى الموت ثم قتل بدم بارد“
Another torture case in the province of Daqahliyya sparks protests of local residents.
“«أزهريون مع الدولة المدنية» تدعو للتظاهر رفضاً لـ«التأسيسية» وقرض صندوق النقد”
A group of Al-Azhar sheikhs together with revolutionary forces call for a protest in support of “civilian state” and against the IMF loan.
“«الشروق» تنشر الصياغة النهائية لمسودة باب الحقوق والحريات فى الدستور الجديد”
Al-Sherouk publishes the final text of the constitution on rights and freedoms.
“عودة «الفئويات»”
Ziad Baha El-Din argues that the wave of strikes and demonstrations is a test for the new government’s capacity to rule the country.
“ازدراء الأديان أم ازدراء الإسلام؟”
Ahmed El-Sawy writes
“حرية الخيال”
Abila Roweiny talks about various cases of trials of intellectuals and artists for insult on religion.
“"ضحية المنصورة" يروي وقائع تعذيبه:الضابط سحلني لأنني اعترضت على سبابه لأمي..وعملوا علي "حفلة" في القسم ولفقوا ضدي قضية وكأن البلد لم تتغير”
Victim recounts torture at the hands of Mansoura police officers.
“العريان: يمكن التصالح مع مبارك ورجاله بشرط عودة الأموال المنهوبة”
Essan El-Arian says reconciliation with former regime officials is possible if they return the money they have acquired illegally.
“عبد الغفار شكر: أقبل التصالح مع رموز مبارك شرط عدم تورطهم في جرائم جنائية.. (حوار)”
An interview with the vice-president of the highly controversial National Council for Human Rights.
“الأمن الوطنى يداهم منزل «شحتو» عضو «الجهادية السلفية» ويكسر محتوياته”
National Security breaks into the house of a member of the El-Gihadia El-Salafia group.
Recent Jadaliyya articles on Egypt:
On the Arab Uprisings, Canada Sticks Its Head in the Sand
Paul Sedra criticizes Canadian foreign policy in the Middle East.
Call for Applicants: Training Module on Building Knowledge in Media Policy for Arab Countries (Cairo, 27 Nov. - 6 Dec., 2012)
The American University in Cairo announces a module on media policy for civil society organizations.
Labor Strikes in Egypt; Iran Tribunal in London
Hossam Al-Hamalawy comments the wave of labor strikes in Egypt; Nancy Hormeshea talks about the Iran Tribunal set up to investigate political prisoner killings in the 1980s in Iran.
Egyptian Workers and the Revolution: An Interview with Kamal Abu-Eita
One of Egypt’s most prominent labor activists shares his thoughts on the labor movement before and after the Revolution.