America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt
How did Hosni Mubarak manage to stay in power for three decades?
Feb 3, 2011 / Kai Bird
Pro- and Anti-Government Protesters Clash in Cairo Pro- and Anti-Government Protesters Clash in Cairo
Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on the clashes in Cairo taking place as pro-Mubarak forces attack anti-Mubarak protesters.
Feb 2, 2011 / Press Room
The Breakdown: Why Is Egypt in Revolt? The Breakdown: Why Is Egypt in Revolt?
Rampant corruption and arbitrary imprisonment, a senseless bureaucracy, a financially destitute majority and police-led torture of civilians—these are among the unbearable conditio...
Feb 2, 2011 / Chris Hayes
Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests
Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on today's massive protest in Cairo.
Feb 1, 2011 / Press Room
Slide Show: Egypt’s Protests In Pictures Slide Show: Egypt’s Protests In Pictures
On Monday, January 31, protesters took to Egypt’s streets for a seventh day, demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year reign. The broad coalition of student…
Jan 31, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Sharif Kouddous: A Report From Cairo’s Streets Sharif Kouddous: A Report From Cairo’s Streets
Democracy Now!’s Sharif Kouddous reports on the ongoing unrest in Egypt.
Jan 31, 2011 / Press Room
Fire in Cairo: Will the Army Hold? Fire in Cairo: Will the Army Hold?
Mubarak names head of intelligence as “vice president.”
Jan 29, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Juan Cole: Egyptians Increasingly Unhappy with State Elite Juan Cole: Egyptians Increasingly Unhappy with State Elite
Is Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's reign coming to an end?
Jan 28, 2011 / Press Room
Juan Cole: Egyptians Increasingly Unhappy with State Elite Juan Cole: Egyptians Increasingly Unhappy with State Elite
Is Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's reign coming to an end?
Jan 28, 2011 / Democracy Now!
North African People Power North African People Power
Popular protest drove Tunisia's president from power last week in a secular appeal for political reform and social justice. What's next for the country?
Jan 17, 2011 / Karima Bennoune