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The construction of Egyptian nationalism

In Egypt, the military is trusted because of its construed Egyptian-ess, and…

Jihad Abaza

Farmers struggle to uphold property rights in land dispute with government

The Endowments Ministry is seeking to evict thousands of farmers in the…

Kenneth Changpertitum

Gaza residents describe life in a city of ruins

After war and donor conferences, humanitarian catastrophe looms in heavily populated strip

Hend Kortam

The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics

ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing…

Aya Nader

Racism, violence, exploitation afflict life of Sudanese refugees in Cairo

During the 2011 revolution almost 45,000 refugees came into Egypt because there…

Kenneth Changpertitum

Fear, violence and hardship part of everyday life in volatile North Sinai town

Residents of Al-Arish are caught in the fight between militants and the…

Daily News Egypt

Cairo University students react to security measures on campus

Students say security measures are necessary but criticise enforcement

Menan Khater

The fading faces of opposition media under Al-Sisi’s Egypt

Egyptian media formed Al-Sisi's personality cult and is constantly emphasising the fight…

Aya Nader

Life and death in Egyptian prisons

Detainees face harsh realities and life threatening health conditions

Menan Khater

Will Gaza receive pledged donations?

Hamas remain sceptical about aid pledges

Marwa Al-A'sar