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A student protest at Cairo University during a visit of Mohamed Morsy. There has been a proliferation of protests since the 25 January Revolution. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Egypt

Polls on university governing bylaws begin

Several political movements voice disapproval of the polls

Rana Muhammad Taha
Rana Muhammad Taha
Doctors insist on providing patients with free treatment inside the internal departments of the hospitals. (AFP Photo)
Al-Arish

Doctors on strike hold protest in Sinai

As the doctors’ strike continues, doctors in the Sinai Peninsula object to…

Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt
Striking workers have closed the Sokhna port for nearly a week. (Photo by Hassan Ghoneim)
ain sokhna

International Maritime Organization threatens to blacklist Sokhna Port

A popular committee to address workers’ grievances was formed on Wednesday, including…

Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt
Tawfiq Okasha stands behind bars as he attends his trial on charge of calling for the murder of President Mohamed Morsi. (AFP Photo/ Ahmed Mahmud)
Egypt

Popular Current denies coordination with Okasha

Schedules marches for “Egypt is not a manor” Friday protests.

Fady Salah
Fady Salah
Supporters of Muslim Brotherhood occupy Tahrir Square last Friday, overshadowing the civil group protest and leading to clashes. Civil groups have called for fresh demonstrations this Friday. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Egypt

Protests to be held Friday

“The marches are not a liberal socialist movement anymore; they become a…

Luiz Sanchez
Luiz Sanchez
Maher Sami, the vice president of the supreme constitutional court, gesticulates during Tuesday’s press conference to reject all articles in the draft constitution applicable to the role of the court. (AFP Photo)
constitution

Analysis of constitutional draft- Part 2

Part 2: Freedoms, duties, and rights

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
The chairman of Al-Nour party says that protesting was only a last resort. (AFP Photo)
al-nour party

Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for ‘Shari’a Friday’ protest

Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of…

Luiz Sanchez
Luiz Sanchez
The prosecution has demanded the court deliver the strictest penalty for Saber: five years imprisonment. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Alber Saber

Saber trial adjourned

Blogger, accused of insulting Islam and Christianity, likely to spend more time…

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
A cartoon from the Supporters of April 8 Officers Facebook page. (PUBLIC ACCESS)
8 April officers

Calling on international help to free the 8 April Officers

Activists are now contacting international groups via Facebook.

Hend Kortam
Hend Kortam
Essam El-Erian , left, and Saad El-Katatny are running for presidency of the FJP (File photo) Mohamed Omar
elections

FJP to contest 100% of seats in next election

FJP seek majority in next parliament

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane