Memories of Tahrir
By Heba El-Sherif Throughout 18 days, Tahrir Square in central Cairo gradually became a city on its own. Protesters camped there lived in tents side by side, eliminating religious and…
The Arab world’s triple crisis
By Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed LONDON: Economic want and inequality, as much as political repression, incited the Egyptian and Tunisian revolutions. It is, of course, to be hoped that new governments…
The Egyptian uprising, the lesson for Israel
By Alon Ben-Meir While much is unknown about the ultimate implications of the Egyptian uprising for Israel, one lesson can already be drawn: The missed opportunities to achieve peace with…
Law experts committee to amend constitution within 10 days
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: A committee formed of a number of counselors, law professors and one lawyer will start meetings Wednesday to amend Egypt’s suspended constitution. The committee, led by…
Egyptians, rejoice: The giants are trembling
By Samir Farid The revolution of the Egyptian people, which began on January 25 and will not end until the entire system is overhauled from top to bottom, has shaken…
Three steps toward freedom in Egypt
By Jennifer Bremer Egypt has started down the road to truly momentous reform, but reformers will find that road blocked unless three barriers are removed, and soon. First, state approval…
Coalition of professionals, academics call for political and economic reforms
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: More than 27 representatives of professional groups and university professors announced Tuesday the formation of a coalition to represent them in the current phase of democratic…
Coptic group criticizes Egypt constitution panel
By AFP CAIRO: A Coptic Christian rights group complained on Tuesday that a panel appointed by the Egyptian military to review the constitution includes the Muslim Brotherhood and under-represents Copts.…
Europe tackles Egypt asset freeze bid
BRUSSELS: EU ministers tackled an Egyptian request to freeze the assets of leading members of deposed president Hosni Mubarak's regime Tuesday, but stopped short of tough immediate action. "We discussed…
Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution to meet Armed Forces Council Wednesday
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Ten representatives of youth movements that organized the protests in Egypt which started on Jan. 25 and toppled the regime 18 days later will meet with…