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Non-Islamists are threatening to withdraw from the assembly tasked with drafting the new constitution

The nationalisation of Egypt’s civil society

The legal framework governing civil society organisations is restrictive, discussions continue to…

Sarah El Masry November 11, 2012

Sandra Tombe with Peter Robbins, former Lacrosse coach at Dunn School

Refuge for refugees

People use St. Andrews’ Refugee Services to find help for life in…

Daily News Egypt November 6, 2012

East African street vendors sell black market goods on Neve Sha’anan street in Tel Aviv Connor Molloy / Daily News Egypt

A tortuous journey

The fate of Eritreans fleeing to Sudan, Egypt, and Israel

Connor Molloy November 6, 2012

Murals and posters at a memorial rally for Essam Attam shows police and security force commanders who campaigners believe are responsible for torture and abuse of detainees Hassan Ibrahim

Torture since the revolution

Torture under Mubarak, continuing under Morsy?

Adham Roshdy November 5, 2012

Coptic Christians around the world are waiting for the results of a selection process that has developed over hundreds of years Laurence Underhill

Papal elections then and now

The Coptic Church will announce its 118th leader next Sunday. The new…

Basil El-Dabh October 30, 2012

The Constituent Assembly of 1923 was composed of only 30 members Archive

Egypt’s Constitutional Experience

The current Constituent Assembly is the biggest in Egypt's history. However, it…

Sarah El Masry October 30, 2012

Muslim pilgrims walking around the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque of the holy city of Mecca. (AFP PHOTO / AMER HILABI)

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Eid Al-Adha, the story and traditions

Eid Al-Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice or the Greater Bairam,…

Daily News Egypt October 27, 2012

The band pose for the camera after a set. (Courtesy of Anarchy)

Rocking against the tide: a showcase of Egypt’s metal mania

Egypt’s metal scene is still small but here to stay.

Luiz Sanchez October 22, 2012

Sufi Islam in Egypt

Lately, Sufis have been one of the vital cards utilised in Egyptian…

Sarah El Masry October 22, 2012

Criminal networks traffic people to Egyptian households who demand their labour AFP Photo

Trafficking in lies

Salafi MPs have excluded an article from the draft constitution by claiming…

Daily News Egypt November 14, 2012