Maggie Fick

Libya's 'Political Isolation Law' Generates Controversy

Libya's parliament is considering a bill that would categorize Libyans according to their roles during the regime of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Maggie Fick | Libya | Feb 20, 2013

Libyan National Congress President Mohammed Magarief speaks at a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the country's revolution in Benghazi February 17, 2013. REUTERS/Esam Al-Fetori (LIBYA - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR3DWRD

Libyans Celebrate Anniversary Of Revolution Amid Troubles

Libyans celebrated the second anniversary of the start of their revolution despite discontent with the transition under way since the fall of former dictator Moammar Gadhafi, reports Maggie Fick from Tripoli.

Maggie Fick | Libya | Feb 16, 2013

Salafist 'Hazemoons' Ponder Next Moves Amid Egypt's Turmoil

The Salafist "Hazemoon" movement, which has supported President Mohammed Morsi since his election, may be growing in influence — and making moves toward challenging Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, reports Maggie Fick in Cairo.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 18, 2012

Followers of Egyptian Salafist preacher Hazem Abu Ismail protest outside a police station after security agents raided his office in Cairo December 16, 2012. The raid followed an attack by Islamists on the offices of an opposition party newspaper on Saturday, as people voted on a new constitution intended to pull the country out of a growing political crisis. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Alexandria Votes on Egypt's Constitution

Conversations with voters in Egypt's second-largest city showed the constitutional referendum is about more than approving or rejecting the controversial document, Maggie Fick reports from Alexandria.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 15, 2012

Referendum Will Divide, Not Unite, Egyptians

The referendum that begins Saturday on the Egyptian constitution will likely further divide Egyptians no matter the outcome, writes Maggie Fick from Cairo.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 14, 2012

An Egyptian woman shows her vote on the new Egyptian constitution at the Egyptian consulate in Dubai, December 12, 2012. Egyptians abroad went to embassies on Wednesday to vote in a referendum on the new constitution that President Mohamed Mursi fast-tracked through an Islamist-led drafting assembly, drawing the ire of the opposition. REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Tags: POLITICS)

Egypt’s Opposition Rejects Referendum

The National Salvation Front rejected Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s call for dialogue unless he cancels the constitutional referendum scheduled for Dec. 15, Maggie Fick reports from Cairo.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 10, 2012

An anti-Mursi protester gestures to soldiers marching outside the Egyptian presidential palace in Cairo December 9, 2012. A concession offered by President Mohamed Mursi failed to placate opponents who accused him on Sunday of plunging Egypt deeper into crisis by refusing to postpone a vote on a constitution shaped by Islamists. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY)

Violence Deepens Crisis for Morsi

The attack on anti-Morsi protesters by groups affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood has raised questions about Morsi’s intentions — and whether he controls or is controlled by the Muslim Brotherhood, reports Maggie Fick from Cairo.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 6, 2012

Muslim Brotherhood supporters of Egypt's President Mohammed Mursi fight with an anti-Morsi protester during clashes outside the presidential palace in Cairo December 5, 2012. Islamists fought protesters outside the Egyptian president's palace on Wednesday, while inside the building his deputy proposed a way to end a crisis over a draft constitution that has split the most populous Arab nation. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Morsi Goes on Offensive As Brotherhood Rallies Support

President Mohammed Morsi went on the offensive by declaring a referendum on the draft constitution on Dec. 15, Maggie Fick reports from Cairo.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Dec 2, 2012

In Cairo, Battle Lines Are Drawn Between Islamists and Liberals

An increasingly violent divide is emerging between supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and liberal and secular groups, Maggie Fick reports. More than 100 protesters were injured Friday in clashes between the two groups during Tahrir Square demonstrations marking President Morsi's first 100 days in office.

Maggie Fick | Egypt | Oct 15, 2012

Maggie Fick

Libya's 'Political Isolation Law' Generates Controversy

Libyans Celebrate Anniversary Of Revolution Amid Troubles

Salafist 'Hazemoons' Ponder Next Moves Amid Egypt's Turmoil

Alexandria Votes on Egypt's Constitution

Referendum Will Divide, Not Unite, Egyptians

Egypt’s Opposition Rejects Referendum

Violence Deepens Crisis for Morsi

Morsi Goes on Offensive As Brotherhood Rallies Support

In Cairo, Battle Lines Are Drawn Between Islamists and Liberals

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