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Human RightsOther OpinionsPalestine April 11, 2008

Kandil accuses Egypt of participating in the siege on Gaza

Egyptian political activists Abdul Haleem Kandil has accused the government of his country of participating in the Israeli siege on Gaza, asserting that the tight Egyptian security measures at the
Human RightsPalestine April 11, 2008

Reflections on the Palestine return movement

When the first news came from Tunis and Tel Aviv in early September 1993 about the secret talks between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Israeli government, the people
Election CoverageObamaReports April 11, 2008

How Obama Could Seize Pennsylvania

With the Pennsylvania primary fast approaching on April 22, Barack Obama will have the opportunity to end the race for the Democratic nomination once and for all.
ActivitesReform Issues April 11, 2008

Riding the storm

Though 6 April started with a sandstorm the restricted vision it caused could not conceal the large number of security personnel and armoured vehicles that were patrolling likely points of
Other IssuesReports April 11, 2008

Will Egypt’s police officers go on strike too?

“Even police officers might go on strike” was a headline in a major independent newspaper in Egypt some time ago when a ruling NDP MP filed a request to raise
Islamic IssuesOther Opinions April 11, 2008

Alcohol fatwa sparks controversy

A prominent Egyptian cleric has created controversy by issuing a fatwa that says tiny amounts of alcohol are permissible in Islam.
Election CoverageReports April 11, 2008

Egyptian views on strike and poll

A heavy police presence helped ensure that a general strike went largely unheeded across Egypt on Sunday. Organisers wanted to protest against the soaring cost of food - and the
MB NewsMB Opinions April 11, 2008

Al-Huseini: MB Will Not Participate in Mahalla’s Demo Today

Eng. Saad al-Huseini, member of the MB parliamentary bloc, refuted the rumors of the MB call for a demonstration at al-Mahalla al-Kubra after Jumu`ah prayer today.
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of ConscienceTorture April 11, 2008

Emarah Goes on Hunger Strike After Torture

Saad Emarah; MB leading figure in Damietta and the group’s spokesperson, went on hunger strike protesting his torture and assault at the hands of Lieutenant Mohamed Rashaad Abu-Zeid while he
Human Rights April 11, 2008

Sharnoubi Released

State security prosecution at the 5th district has bailed Abdul-Jaleel al-Sharnoubi, editor-in-chief of Ikhwanonline website by 1000; he went to the state security prosecution today noon.