Thursday, 19 May 2011

Egypt 100 days after the revolution: 'A mini-Mubarak in every institution'

One hundred days after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's prospects are clouded by insecurity, economic worries and sectarian violence. Four Egyptians outline their views of their post-revolutionary country.

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Egyptian activists mobilise in support of Palestine

On the eve of the beginning of the third Palestinian Intifada, hundreds of Egyptian activists try to set off on a solidarity march to Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip.


Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Egypt's Christians blame army after sectarian violence

After at least 12 people are killed and two churches are torched in more sectarian violence in Imbaba, Cairo, Egypt's Coptic Christians take to the streets in protest. This time, their anger is directed at the army for failing once again to protect them.


Friday, 6 May 2011

Pro bin Laden rally outside U.S. embassy in Cairo

A Salafist dominated rally is held outside the U.S. embassy in Cairo, praising Osama bin Laden as a hero and calling the U.S. and Israel terrorists.


Sunday, 1 May 2011

Egypt's workers keep the revolution alive

After workers' strikes and protests played a pivotal role in Egypt's historic January 25th revolution, the labour movement is now ready to get involved in the political scene. 


Sunday, 24 April 2011

Copts celebrate Easter at newly rebuilt church

There are mixed feelings at Easter for Coptic Christian villagers in Sol, Atfeeh, who mark the holy day with mass in the Two Martyrs church - rebuilt by the army after being torched in sectarian violence in March.


Friday, 1 April 2011

Masses return to Tahrir for "Save the Revolution" day

Thousands gather in Cairo's world famous Tahrir Square to hold a demonstration to "Save the Revolution". Protesters are demanding the trial of the corrupt members of the old regime, and for an increase in the pace of change.