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Election CoverageOther Issues December 19, 2009

Politics: Succession debate enthrals the chattering classes

Just a few years ago, talk of a possible inherited succession in Egypt was considered taboo. In any case, the message, from the top down,
Election CoverageHuman RightsMB News December 19, 2009

Human rights: Heavy hand of emergency law in run-up to elections

Opposition leaders and advocacy groups give a grim assessment of human rights in Egypt and fear the situation could worsen in the coming months ahead of parliamentary elections due next
Election CoverageOther Issues December 19, 2009

Regime faces an uncertain transition

Before President Hosni Mubarak stepped on to the podium at the ruling National Democratic Party conference last month, delegates were treated to a short video clip showing successive outbursts of
Democracy December 19, 2009

Unofficial Transcript of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Sppech at the SETA

Dear Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to extend to you my most heartfelt greetings, and especially emphasize my joy to gather with you at the grand opening of
DemocracyHuman RightsMB in Arabian press December 19, 2009

Endless crisis?

Dozens of engineers gathered on Monday noon in front of the Cairo Southern Court in Bab Al-Khalq calling for a lifting of the 14-year-long judicial sequestration imposed upon their syndicate.
Elbaradei CampaignOther Issues December 19, 2009

Egypt: Diplomat Wants to ‘Save’ Egypt

Egyptian diplomat Mohamed Mostafa El Baradei is a man who sticks out his neck whatever the circumstances.
Other Issues December 19, 2009

CEDEJ library threatened with closure

I just found out from a friend that the library at the Centre d’?tudes et de Documentation ?conomiques, Juridiques et Sociales (CEDEJ) in Cairo is scheduled to be closed due
DemocracyHuman RightsPalestine December 19, 2009

The (new) Gaza wall

al-Masri al-Youm English has what may be the first close-up picture of the new wall being constructed at the border between Egypt and Gaza, revealed last week by Haaretz.
DemocracyHuman RightsPalestine December 19, 2009

Norway’s Ethical Leadership

Steps taken by Britain, Sweden, and Norway acknowledge the illegitimate nature of several Israeli policies against Palestinians -- pressuring Israel to change those policies, says Rami G. Khouri.
DemocracyHuman RightsObamaPalestine December 19, 2009

Needed for Mideast Peace: A Sense of Urgency

If walking away is irresponsible move of Obama, what is the best way forward? Asks Martin Indyk.