A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with education. Hema Konsotia, a 34-year-old Indian woman, has chosen the latter. She is helping to change a situation…
UN ‘deeply concerned’ after court dismisses FGM case
“There is no moral, religious or health reason to cut or mutilate any girl or woman,” UN says
Security forces disperse anti-coup protest
Anti-Coup Alliance announces it will continue peaceful protests and names this week "our strength is in our unity"
Ajnad Misr assumes responsibility for Helwan bombing
Operation is part of their campaign “Retribution is Life,” says group
How does Sisi control the reins?
Within the “1952” – or “army” - family, power is transferred from president to president when the regime arrives at a crisis. For this reason, a new president must confront…
Anti-Coup Alliance leader arrested
Alliance says it “rejects the continuation of attacks” against its members, analysts say the state is sending the Brotherhood a message
Academy offers free training to empower hair care professionals
During their work, hairdressers are subjected to harmful chemicals potentially leading to health problems from skin rash, eye irritation and difficulty in breathing to cancer or loss of sight
Birdshot, teargas used to disperse Al-Azhar University protests: SAC
Students Against the Coup group did not protest at Mohamed Mahmoud Street
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco to compete in future Gulf Cups as part of a bid to strengthen their fragile six-nation Gulf Cooperation…
Dozens arrested on Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Undercover agents wearing Guy Fawkes masks infiltrated protests and then suddenly began to arrest people, say eyewitnesses
