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Egypt: One Year After the Fall of Mubarak
Saturday marks the one year anniversary of President Hosni Mubarak’s downfall in Egypt. Since then the military has controlled the government and members of the Muslim Brotherhood control Parliament.
Growing Xenophobia in Egypt
The relationship between Egypt and Washington isn’t the only thing that is uncertain in Egypt right now. The political situation has lead to a growing fear of foreigners, and as Julia Simon reports from Cairo it’s coming from the state.
Egyptian Activists Try to Counter Media Image
The one-year anniversary of the start of Egypt’s revolution sent tens of thousands of Egyptians to the streets this week that were largely peaceful. But tensions between pro-democracy activists and Egypt’s ruling military council are still running high. The activists and the army are competing for the support of millions of Egyptians.
Fending for Themselves in Cairo’s Imbaba Neighborhood
Perhaps no other place represents the “divide and conquer” mentality more than Imbaba, a down-and-out neighborhood in Cairo. Now, residents are doing for themselves what the government never did.
Revolution 2.0: Wael Ghonim and the Egyptian Uprising
Marco Werman talks with Wael Ghonim, who played a role in last January’s protests in Egypt. As administrator of a Facebook page, he urged people to take to the streets.
Egypt Businessman Faces Blasphemy Trial Over Mickey Mouse Cartoon
One of Egypt’s richest men is to face trial for blasphemy after tweeting cartoons of Mickey and Minnie Mouse wearing conservative Muslim attire.
Slideshow: Salvaging Burned Books in Egypt
Egypt’s Scientific Institute, formed in 1798 by Napoleon Bonaparte, was burned and thousands of rare books were destroyed during the December clashes between pro-democracy protesters and security forces. Reporter Noel King has more from Cairo on efforts to salvage the books.
Prosecution Demands Death Sentence for Mubarak
One of the prosecutors said that Mubarak was directly responsible for the killing of anti-government protesters during the mass protests that drove him from power.
Bolivian President’s School Reforms Facing Resistance
Bolivian President Evo Morales’ efforts to take his revolution into the classroom are meeting with some resistance from the locals.
2011: The World in Protests
[Interactive Graphic] The World’s coverage of the protests, demonstrations and revolutions, from the ‘Arab Spring’ to the ‘Occupy’ protests, as they happened.
Indian Anti-Corruption Activist Anna Hazare Goes on Hunger Strike
Anti-corruption activist in India, Anna Hazare began a three-day hunger strike, his third this year, to campaign for a strong law to check corruption.
Egypt’s Workers After the Revolution
In Egypt’s workers were a powerful force in bringing down Hosni Mubarak but now those workers are feeling the pinch of economic stagnation due to the country’s instability and the global recession.
Why Islamists Thrive in Rural Egypt
Election officials have announced some results of the initial stage of Egypt’s recent elections. Islamists are expected to dominate – chiefly the Muslim Brotherhood, but a more radical group may also do well.
Stories from Egypt
Tens of thousands of protesters have packed into central Cairo’s Tahrir Square to demand that Egypt’s military rulers step aside. The demonstrators want the postponement of elections due to start on Monday.
Long Lines for Egypt Vote
Egyptians have been lining up at polling stations to vote in the first elections since former President Hosni Mubarak was toppled in February.
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