Christmas in Garbage City – Roads & Kingdoms
Christmas spirit is hard to find among Copts in Cairo–except among the Christian trash collectors in “Garbage City.”
06 Dec
“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”
“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”
In the absence of official security, civilian task forces have formed to deter and intervene against mob sexual assaults during protests in Tahrir Square.
05 Nov
The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election
The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election
Dancing disdain for US politics in Cairo
20 Jun
Showdown in Cairo
Showdown in Cairo
(photo credit: Mosa’ab Elshamy) CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood has defiantly rejected attempts by the ruling military council (SCAF) to hold on to power as parliament …
11 Jun
Uncertainty, divisions leave Egyptians in doubt
Uncertainty, divisions leave Egyptians in doubt
Anticipation of rulings, disputes between parties leave Egyptians wondering about its young democracy’s future.
07 Jun
Egypt presidential candidate Shafiq slams rival
Egypt presidential candidate Shafiq slams rival
Former prime minister says he will bring order, defend civil rights.
01 Feb
Review: Siwa book captures overlooked destination’s adventurous and serene spirit
Review: Siwa book captures overlooked destination’s adventurous and serene spirit
A book of travel photography and personal essays challenges Egyptians and foreigners alike to wander off the country’s tired tourist trail and catch the spirit of Siwa.
31 Jan
Interview with political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi
Interview with political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi
Arab political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi sat down with me to gush about the importance of Egypt in the Arab region’s revolutions.
30 Jan
Maikel Nabil recounts ordeal of his military imprisonment – Ahram Online
Maikel Nabil recounts ordeal of his military imprisonment – Ahram Online
The blogger who criticized Egypt’s ruling army speaks out after 10 months behind bars, unrepentant in his beliefs.
01 Dec
Interview with Egyptian democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim
Interview with Egyptian democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim
I had the fortune and honor to interview long-time human rights and democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim to discuss the next generation of Egyptians …
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