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Elbaradei CampaignOther Issues March 4, 2010

Not buying Egypt gov’t line over synagogue attack

The past week has seen the rise of two separate, yet eerily related stories: Mohamed ElBaradei’s return to Egypt and his savior-status; and an attack on a downtown Cairo synagogue.
Other Issues March 4, 2010

Ex-UN nuclear chief forms reform group in Egypt

Respected worldwide, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and for 12 years the leader of the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Mohammed ElBaradei is positioning himself as a force for change in
ActivitesMB NewsPalestine March 4, 2010

Egypt: University students rise in solidarity with Al-Aqsa

In the Cairo, al-Azhar and Zagazig Universities hundreds of MB students rose up against the submissiveness of the Arab and Muslims feelings which were not met with any official action
Political Islam Studies March 4, 2010

When Islamists Go into Politics

Islamist parties and movements in Arab countries have gained great political importance by making the strategic choice to participate in the legal political process and to acknowledge the legitimacy of
DemocracyMB in International press March 4, 2010

Erian: Brotherhood will run in all elections

One more item from yesterday's Muslim Brotherhood hearing in Heliopolis: According to El-Shorouk, Essam el-Erian promised that the Brotherhood will participate in all coming elections.
Activites March 4, 2010

Watch out: democratic Muslims about

The Islamic Forum Europe has been criticised for 'taking over' a London council. But the case against it doesn't stand up.
Palestine March 4, 2010

Refusal to surrender: My Father was a Freedom Fighter

"From afar," writes Ramzy Baroud, "Gaza's reality, like that of all of Palestine, is often presented without cohesion, without proper context; accounts of real life in Gaza are marred with
DemocracyReform Issues March 3, 2010

ElBaradei the nucleus

The return of Mohamed ElBaradei, the former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has increased speculation that he will challenge Mubarak in the 2011 presidential elections.
Other Views March 3, 2010

The El-Baradei phenomenon

In El-Baradei we find an authentic liberal. He is a staunch believer in the civil and even secular state. There is no equivocation or wavering in his support for the
Human Rights March 3, 2010

A controversial review

Among the UNHRC recommendations approved by Egypt is the ending of the state of emergency in place since 1981.