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Arts October 6, 2007

Getting over the fear of Arab elections

Concern about chaos in Iraq, Palestine, and Lebanon and fear of Islamist political victories have led many American commentators to identify Middle East ...
Arts October 6, 2007

Inside Track: Recovering from Arab Spring Fever

On Friday, September 28, participants in "Recovering from Arab Spring Fever", a roundtable sponsored by The Carnegie Endowment for International...
EditorialHuman RightsIkhwanWeb in Press October 6, 2007

Ikhwanweb Will Go Down Sunday in Solidarity With Jailed Journalists

Ikhwanweb condemns the recent government clampdown on freedom of press and speech and the continuous harassment of pro-reform movements and figures. We call on the government to release all opposition
Human RightsMB NewsYouth October 6, 2007

Cairo University Kidnapped Student Recalls Ordeal

Considered by many observers as a potential stereotype of how the security services will deal with students throughout ...
MB News October 6, 2007

Leading Brotherhood Member Released From Detention After 6 Weeks

A Cairo court has called on security forces to release Essam El Erian, a leading member and spokesperson for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Human RightsMB Around The WorldPrisoners of Conscience October 5, 2007

UK Parliament Seminar on Egypt on Tuesday 16th October

With the ongoing violations of international human rights laws evident in Egypt and the sour taste of corruption lingering in all the actions of Egyptian government from recently imprisoning journalists,
Human Rights October 5, 2007

With tough moves, Egypt moves to ensure stability whenever post-Mubarak era dawns

Egypt’s ruling regime is moving forcefully to ensure a smooth succession of power after President Hosni Mubarak. But the big unknown remains: who would follow him
Research October 5, 2007

Pushback or Progress? Arab Regimes Respond to Democracy’s Challenge

Widespread Islamist gains -- from Hamas’s ascension in Gaza to the Muslim Brotherhood’s successes in Egypt -- seem to have muted ...
Arts October 5, 2007

Arab actors and Hollywood

The LAT has a great piece by Ashraf Khalil on Arab actors in Hollywood dealing with prejudice and typecasting — More work, one role for Arab actors
Other Issues October 5, 2007

Desmond Tutu, anti-Semite

Tutu’s appearance—slated for the spring of ‘08—was made possible by the university’s partnership with PeaceJam International, ...