Date of source: Thursday, August 9, 2018
On Friday 29th July, the summer school students went back in time to explore the strikingly unique and enigmatic ancient Egyptian culture. As inquisitive students, I think that we all share an interest in the past, and we were therefore curious to delve into the mysterious and majestic lives of the...
Date of source: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
The removal of the “Four Rams” from the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Upper Egypt, to Taḥrīr Square in central Cairo has continued to stir controversy in Egypt with some opposed to the step while others welcoming it.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Last Thursday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Egypt. In addition to meeting with President al-Sīsī and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sāmiḥ Shukrī, Pompeo delivered a speech at the American University in Cairo.
The stage was set for the successful visit by a tweet from President Trump...
Date of source: Thursday, June 27, 2013
A number of Coptic movements announced their participation in June 30 demonstrations in Tahrir Square and around the Presidential Palace in Heliopolis. They made it clear that they will not leave unless Morsi steps down. Copts participating in the demonstrations warned from raising any religious...
Date of source: Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Washington Post said just hours after an Islamist-dominated assembly approved a new national constitution Friday morning, tens of thousands of protesters began pouring into Taḥrīr Square to say they objected to nearly everything about it.
Date of source: Monday, December 3, 2012
"Our dead in Paradise and their dead in fire!"; "remnants (of the ousted regime), hired (thugs), and enemies of Islam and the Revolution!" These were the words of hostility with which Islamist movements and parties, such as al-Nahdah Party, mostly supporters of President Muhammad Mursī, attacked...
Date of source: Saturday, November 24, 2012
Reactions of Egyptians on the streets escalated over decrees by President Muhammad Mursī on Thursday (November 22) sacking the public prosecutor and immunizing his decisions as political, betraying deep divisions within the society as opponents termed them as “rehash of past dictatorship”. [Author...
Date of source: Thursday, August 23, 2012
‘Āsim, an attorney, filed the first lawsuit against Field Marshal Muhammad Husayn Tantāwī, former Minister of Defense, accusing him of killing protesters in the incidents at Maspero, Muhammad Mahmūd, the Cabinet building, and the massacres in Port Said and al-‘Abbāsīyah.
Date of source: Thursday, July 17, 2014
Cairo Criminal Court has punished seven defendants with life sentences and two defendants with 20 years sentences for the sexual harassments and assaults that took place in Tahrir square during al- Sīsī’s inauguration.
Date of source: Thursday, July 3, 2014
National Alliance in Support of Legitimacy has called upon the supporters of deposed President Muhamad Mursī to engage in confrontation with the security forces on the first anniversary of his dismissal. It called on their supporters to organize 35 rallies after evening prayers today to move...