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Jan 20, 2012

From Bad to Worse: The New Draft Law on Civil Society and Associations

By Tarek Radwan

The latest insult to Egyptian non-governmental organizations — still reeling from the most recent raids that took place on December 29 — has come in the form of a new draft law put forth by the interim government to regulate the activities of civil society groups and associations. Mohammed al-Demardesh, Legal Advisor with the Ministry of Insurance and Social Affairs, announced the proposed "Law on Associations […]

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Jan 19, 2012

Top News: ElBaradei Campaign Rejects “Fake Celebrations” on Jan. 25

By Mara Revkin

The Popular Campaign to Support Mohamed ElBaradei issued a statement rejecting "fake celebrations" being planned for the anniversary of the outbreak of the 25 January revolution, in the group’s first official statement since ElBaradei’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.

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Jan 19, 2012

Egypt’s Supreme Court Ruling on the Presidential Election Law: Road Block or Minor Speed Bump for the Military?

By Nathan Brown and Mara Revkin

Egypt’s route to political transition over the past year has been bumpy, confusing, and thus far guided by the roadmap laid out by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) in the interim constitution it unilaterally declared on March 30 of last year. But on January 18, the generals leading the country seem to […]

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Jan 18, 2012

Top News: Al-Azhar to Call for Speedy Power Transfer on Jan. 25

By Mara Revkin

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb will deliver a statement from Tahrir Square on January 25 to demand a swift transfer of power to civilians. Major political forces agreed after a meeting on January 18 that al-Azhar should be involved in drafting Egypt’s new constitution.

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Jan 17, 2012

Top News: ElBaradei Drops Out of Presidential Race

By Mara Revkin

Mohamed ElBaradei dropped out of the presidential race on December 14, citing the military’s mishandling of the transitional period, which would make it impossible to conduct a free and fair election.

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Jan 13, 2012

Top News: Carter Says Islamists Eager to Continue Treaty With Israel

By Mara Revkin

Former US President Jimmy Carter told reporters during his visit to Cairo that “all of the parties involved (in the election) have expressed eagerness to continue with the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.”

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Jan 13, 2012

A War of Words, Song, and Video

By Tarek Radwan

As the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution on January 25 creeps ever closer, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and the revolutionary groups have locked horns over control for the public perception of the popular uprising that led to the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and began the great Egyptian experiment in democracy. […]

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Jan 13, 2012

A War of Words, Song, and Video

By Tarek Radwan

 As the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution on January 25 creeps ever closer, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and the revolutionary groups have locked horns over control for the public perception of the popular uprising that led to the ouster of Hosni Mubarak and began the great Egyptian experiment in democracy. […]

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Jan 12, 2012

Will the Brotherhood-SCAF Alliance Fray Over the Constitution?

By Mara Revkin

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Jan 12, 2012

Top News: FJP Will Not Seek to Dissolve Interim Cabinet

By Mara Revkin