Army detains blogger, to investigate detention of artist
CAIRO: The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces decided in its 30th communique issued on Tuesday to reinvestigate the detention of Amr Eissa, an artist and student who was detained…
Coptic services center shut down after Muslim protests
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The Giza Archbishopric halted the activities of an unlicensed services center in the Bashtil district of Imbaba until it is licensed after a group of Salafis and…
Winds of change sweep through opposition parties in critical phase
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: As jubilant protesters ended an 18-day sit-in at Tahrir Square, intoxicated with a feeling of empowerment for having ousted former president Hosni Mubarak, eyes turned to opposition…
Sports overhaul expected as political role diminishes
CAIRO: A little over a year ago, in February 2010, millions of jubilant Egyptians celebrated the national football team's triumph at the African Cup, winning its third consecutive title in…
Youth expected to make their mark in political sphere
CAIRO: Once sidelined, Egypt’s youth have carved themselves a niche in the political arena after the role they played in pushing for democracy. While their participation in politics was minimal…
No drastic, immediate change in Egypt’s foreign relations, say analysts
Egypt’s foreign relations, particularly with the US and Israel, came into question after the ouster of president Hosni Mubarak, considered an ally of the West. Analysts, however, speculate that there…
Religious discourse: Moving towards modernity
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: The unprecedented momentum created by the January 25 Revolution has led to a pressing need to find new realities in Egypt that suit the spirit of…
NGOs say change will be gradual
By Marwa Al-A'asar Over eight weeks after former president Hosni Mubarak stepped down, the laws governing some 26,000 civil society organizations operating in Egypt are still being fiercely debated. Civil…
Experts keep a close eye on human rights post-Mubarak
Rights experts say they are observing the state of human rights in a post-Mubarak Egypt closely, and agree that for any improvement to occur, a set of laws needs to…
‘Revolution tourism’ can only go so far for Egypt
By Amira Salah-Ahmed CAIRO: Forget the reflex reaction that is “revolution tourism,” labeled and glorified over the past weeks as the cure for Egypt’s ailing industry. At best it can be…