Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt? Is the Death Sentence on Egypt’s Morsi a Death Sentence on Egypt?
Support for the Muslim Brotherhood has fallen, but they still command a sizable minority.
Jun 18, 2015 / Juan Cole
After Acquittal, Egypt’s New Left Vows Mock Trial of Mubarak After Acquittal, Egypt’s New Left Vows Mock Trial of Mubarak
The verdict galvanized left and liberal parties, which have been quiescent during the past year’s intense repression.
In Egypt’s Growing Insurgency, Civilians Pay the Highest Price In Egypt’s Growing Insurgency, Civilians Pay the Highest Price
Life in the Sinai is now defined by curfews, checkpoints, house raids and arbitrary arrests.
Dec 2, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs Egypt Escalates Repression Against Human Rights Groups and NGOs
A sense of malaise plagues activist circles, with energies largely spent supporting the thousands in prison.
Nov 12, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Egypt in Year Three Egypt in Year Three
The country is awash in conformist state worship, fueled by the shrill narrative of a war on terror.
Jan 24, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Repression Deepens in Egypt Repression Deepens in Egypt
At first it was the Muslim Brotherhood. Now dozens of journalists, non-Islamist activists and students have been detained and beaten.
Dec 9, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
What Happened to Egypt’s Liberals After the Coup? What Happened to Egypt’s Liberals After the Coup?
Precious few political parties have spoken out against the military or its assault on the Muslim Brotherhood.
Oct 1, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous