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A controversial review

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

Egypt: From Semi-Authoritarianism to One-Dimensionality

Egypt is entering a densely packed election cycle—for the Shura Council and the People’s Assembly, respectively, in June and November 2010, and for the presidency in September 2011.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood: Opposite effects

The recent arrest of several Muslim Brotherhood leaders came as no surprise. In fact many had been expecting the move for weeks. What did raise eyebrows was the charge sheet,

MB in Jordan debate ties with Hamas

The Muslim Brotherhood Shura council has attempted to bridge the divide among members over links with Hamas.

Protests demand release of MB leaders

Members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) staged protests in front of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate on Tuesday, demanding the release of arrested group leaders, including Deputy Chairman Mahmoud Ezzat and

Egypt: Protests demand releases of MB leaders.

Members of the Muslim Brotherhood staged protests in front of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate on Tuesday February 16, demanding the release of arrested group leaders, including First Deputy Chairman Mahmoud

Negative Citizens and a Positive Climate

The last day of the current month is the legal deadline for Egyptian citizens to register in voters’ lists, and the Interior Ministry will announce the numbers of those who

Muslim Brotherhood may change bylaws

The Muslim Brotherhood may amend its bylaws in the near future, a process requiring the cooperation of the Brotherhood's different administrative bodies.

The Muslim Brothers’ new leader,,Which way now?

THE election of a new leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, one of the Arab world’s most influential movements, has aroused an oddly muted response, not just from the group’s critics

Translation: Muhammad Badie’s acceptance speech

Muhammad Badie, the newly-elected supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, delivered an acceptance speech today to an audience of Brotherhood members. We'll post some thoughts on the speech (and Badie's