Trafficking in lies
Salafi MPs have excluded an article from the draft constitution by claiming human trafficking does not exist, the evidence suggests otherwise
The beautiful bags of Maklad Wali
“All of the linings we use are handmade to traditional Egyptian craftsmanship, which makes each bag unique,” Maklad said. “Some of these traditions are dying out, as the cotton-silk woven…
Bite Me Cairo: Something Fishy
Over time I came to realise that some people were simply so used to eating low-grade fish that when faced with the real thing they mistook it for being off.…
Bites Fil Beit: Kabab bel mokasarat we nana – Meat with nuts and mint
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own…
In Pictures: State Council adjourns the case on constituent assembly
The Administrative Judiciary Court adjourned the case calling for the assembly’s dissolution to 23 October and reserved the session for a verdict. A Muslim Brotherhood affiliated lawyer had to be…
The good Muslim
Religion has become the newest weapon of choice turning religious practice from a private habit into to a show of power.
Review: Authority, legitimacy and the rule of law
The failed ouster of Abdel Meguid Mahmoud and the violence in Tahrir Sqaure dominate the Arabic opinion columns. The office of the president takes a bashing, as more than one…
Inside political Islam: the borders between moderates and extremists
Over the last few weeks, the Muslim Brotherhood has aligned with the Salafis in the Constitutional Assembly in order to pass articles that establish Al-Azhar as a religious authority above…
Progressive coalition: Muslim Brotherhood trying to replace former regime
Opposition parties detail plans for Friday demonstrations
Court to rule on Constituent Assembly dissolution next Tuesday
Assembly struggles to pass constitution before dissolution.
