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After Egypt’s Vote, a Surge of Skepticism

After Egypt’s Vote, a Surge of Skepticism By Daniel WilliamsWashington Post Foreign Service CAIRO,As the oilcloth campaign posters came down from Cairo street corners, Hayan Saad, whose husband has been

Egypt: Condition for Democratic Transformation

Egypt: Condition for Democratic TransformationHazem Saghieh    In the rhetoric of the recent Egyptian elections, one notes the usage of the term “first” elections in Egypt. Some have added “since 50

No ’Turning Back’ in Egypt

No ’Turning Back’ in Egypt By David Ignatius CAIRO -- It’s hard to imagine Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak as a change agent. During the 24 years he has ruled this

The West Should Push Mubarak on Reform

As expected, Hosni Mubarak won Egypt’s presidential election on September 7. However ..

Who will win ?

Who will win? Although many would argue that President Hosni Mubarak the ruling National Democratic Party nominee will easily win this year’s presidential elections, candidates from 14 parties are nonetheless

The Word of Al-Morshed

The memory of Al-kiblah .. Changing and the beginning of a new school year The Word of Al-MorshedThe memory of Al-kiblah Changing and the beginning of a new school year

Egypt’s Judges Cannot Guarantee Openess in Next Week’s Election

Egypt’s Judges Cannot Guarantee Openessin Next Week’s Election CAIRO - Egypt’s judges warned that the transparency of next Wednesday’s presidential election could not be guaranteed unless they have complete independence

Opposition claims massive fraud in Egypt poll

Opposition claims massive fraud in Egypt pollObservers predict incumbent president will seek to tamper with election results to ensure sufficient legitimacy.By Joelle Bassoul - CAIRO Indignant opposition candidates and independent

Egypt chooses leader in landmark vote

Egypt chooses leader in landmark voteVeteran leader all but certain to head off all challengers amid reports of widespread irregularities.By Jean-Marc Mojon - CAIRO Egyptians voted Wednesday in the country’s

Children for Change

"Children for Change" Movement in Egypt: We Want Mubarak Out Because He Arrests People Unjustly and Beats Them with a Whip  The following are excerpts from an interview with the