Ahrar movement claims military rule never stopped in Egypt

The Ahrar movement claims that none of the goals of Egypt’s January 25 Revolution have been achieved and vows to continue the struggle.

Egypt

Harrowing end to 2013 for civil society in Egypt

It’s been a harrowing end to 2013 for activists, journalists and opposition, who have faced crackdowns, arrests, imprisonment and death when opposing or even just working under the rule of the military-backed government that ousted Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt

Egypt's government fails to end civil strife, terrorism

The Egyptian government’s recent decision to list the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization is meant to draw attention away from criticism directed at the government and will not help address Egypt’s primary challenges.

Egypt

Egypt's decision fuels vigilante violence against Muslim Brotherhood

The Egyptian government's labeling the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization has seemingly fueled vigilante violence against Brotherhood members.

Egypt

Egypt to send public delegations to Nile Basin neighbors

Following a recent workshop, the Arab Water Council has decided to send public delegations from Egypt to other Nile Basin countries to strengthen ties and calm the crisis over water shares.

Egypt

Egypt declares Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group

Egypt's designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization could cause the Brotherhood problems in other Arab countries.

Egypt

Egypt braces for constitution referendum

Amid growing concerns over violent activity across Egypt, the country’s interim administration is taking steps to ensure the success of the planned constitutional referendum.

Egypt

The battle for Egypt’s doctors' union

A Christian female doctor leads an effort that wrests control of the Egyptian Doctors Syndicate from the Muslim Brotherhood for the first time in 28 years.

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Egypt's Coptic churches on alert during Christmas holidays

Egyptian security is taking several measures to protect Coptic churches during the holiday season, especially since it coincides with former President Mohammed Morsi's trial on Jan. 8.

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Egypt turns to business, civil society in Nile water dispute

The Egyptian government has reached out to civil society and the private sector to extend its influence in Ethiopia and other Nile Basin countries.

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Despite risks, women continue to protest in Egypt

Although female demonstrators in Egypt are subjected to a number of risks, they have developed ways of minimizing these dangers and still insist on taking to the streets to protest.

Egypt

14 Egyptian women will rejoin student protests after release from jail

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor following their release, young women from the Saba al-Sobh Movement who were arrested during a protest in Alexandria say they will continue to oppose military rule.

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