Cairo has had an unusual response to efforts to mend Muslim-Copt relations. In Cairo, crowds filled the streets for the third time two weeks ago to mark Egypt’s unprecedented three consecutive victories in the Africa Cup of Nations soccer tournament. Soccer is big in Egypt and proud Egyptians know how to party. But not all [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Egypt'
Egypt, a civic moment of silence
February 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Egypt, Human Rights
Tags: Cairo·Copts·Egypt·Nag Hamadi
Mubarak’s Double Game
May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Egypt, Middle East
19 December 2004 Nir Boms and Aaron Mannes In the struggle to build a democratic Middle East, Egypt is a crucial front and the upcoming October 2005 presidential elections present a unique opportunity for reform. Prominent Egyptian reformers have expressed interest in running against President for life Hosni Mubarak, including Professor Saad al-Din Ibrahim – [...]