SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 22, 2012
The Muslim Brotherhood is the strongest political force in Egypt, which is holding presidential elections this week, yet opinions are divided over the nature of the movement and what it really wants. A visit to Ismailia, the small city on the Suez Canal where the movement began, provides an insight into the Islamists' goals. By Alexander Smoltczyk in Ismailia, Egypt more... [ Forum ]
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- April 24, 2012
Despite their victory in parliamentary elections, Egypt's Islamists have been weakened in the race to elect a successor to former President Hosni Mubarak, after their two most promising candidates were disqualified. Meanwhile ordinary Egyptians, who care more about making a living than about religion, are looking for a strong leader for the country. By Alexander Smoltczyk and Volkhard Windfuhr more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 06, 2012
For decades, Israel had been hoping for change in the Arab world. Yet now that the region is in upheaval, its not just Israeli citizens who are concerned. The government has shown a preference for walling itself in rather than exploring new opportunities. By Juliane von Mittelstaedt more... [ Forum ]
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- February 23, 2012
Hard-core fans of Cairo's Al-Ahly football club have played a leading role in contesting authorities both during and since Egypt's revolution. Though they have powerful enemies and many have died in recent violence, they refuse to be cowed. By Daniel Steinvorth more...
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- February 17, 2012
The documentary "Reporting... A Revolution" tells the story of six intrepid Egyptian journalists who watched in horror from their Cairo hotel as security forces attacked protesters near Tahrir Square during last year's revolution. The film, which screened at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, delves into how reporters react when their home city turns into a war zone. By Jess Smee more... [ Video ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 07, 2012
The foundations affiliated with Germany's major political parties are playing an important role in the upheavals in the Middle East, attracting the attention of the region's rulers -- and making them the targets of harassment. The organizations' troubles are by no means limited to Egypt, where the offices of one German organization were recently searched. By SPIEGEL Staff more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 06, 2012
Egypt has seen a resurgence of unrest after last week's deadly attack on football fans loyal to the revolutionary movement. One eyewitness reports being amazed at how few police were at the match in Port Said. The military has denied it orchestrated the violence -- but it stands to gain from the chaos. By Daniel Steinvorth and Volkhard Windfuhr more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2012
One year ago, Egyptian Internet activist Wael Ghonim quickly became the face of the uprising. But he was never comfortable with the role and would still prefer to retreat into the crowd. The digital world is his comfort zone. By Philipp Oehmke more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2012
With two more people killed since Wednesday's stadium tragedy in Port Said, renewed violence in Egypt has highlighted the ongoing struggle for power there. German editorialists say the violence at the football match was just the latest manifestation of tensions between protesters and the powerful military. more...
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- February 02, 2012
At least 74 people were killed and over a thousand injured in clashes following a soccer match in the Egyptian city of Port Said on Wednesday evening. The ruling military council has announced an investigation. Some Egyptians believe the violence was politically motivated and planned in advance. By Ulrike Putz more... [ Forum ]
