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Strikes Mark Egyptian Anniversary

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

One year since Mubarak’s fall.

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Strikes Mark Egyptian Anniversary

Architect of Egypt’s NGO crackdown is Mubarak holdover

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

CAIRO — The architect of Egypt’s crackdown on U.S.-funded pro-democracy organizations is a holdover from the cabinet of former president Hosni Mubarak who has tried for years to stymie the groups’ activities. Read full article > >

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The Lede Blog: Egyptian Activists Say Their Revolution Remains Unfinished

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

As Egyptians prepare to mark the first anniversary of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak but left them under the rule of his top generals, two activists explained why they plan to protest, not celebrate.

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The Lede Blog: Egyptian Activists Say Their Revolution Remains Unfinished

The Lede Blog: Egyptian Activists Say Their Revolution Remains Unfinished

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

As Egyptians prepare to mark the first anniversary of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak but left them under the rule of his top generals, two activists explained why they plan to protest, not celebrate.

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The Lede Blog: Egyptian Activists Say Their Revolution Remains Unfinished

Egypt Opens Inaugural Parliament

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

First meeting since Mubarak’s ouster.

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First Post-Mubarak Parliament Holds Session

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

The parliament elected in Egypt’s first legislative vote after Hosni Mubarak’s ouster nearly a year ago held its inaugural session on Monday, with Islamists dominating the 498-seat chamber that will oversee the drafting of a new constitution.

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Egypt’s Islamists win elections

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

The final results in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliamentary elections confirm an overwhelming victory for Islamist parties.

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Egyptian Women Confront Patriarchy

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Despite playing a large role in the protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian women still face the restrictions of a patriarchal system.

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Egyptian Prosecutors Say Hosni Mubarak Should Be Hanged

Friday, January 6th, 2012

In their closing arguments at the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, prosecutors said he was ultimately responsible for the killings of hundreds of peaceful protesters.

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Hosni Mubarak should be executed, Egyptian prosecutors say

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

CAIRO — The prosecution in the historic trial of former president Hosni Mubarak demanded Thursday that he be executed for ordering the killing of pro-democracy protesters during the revolt that ultimately forced his ouster. The five-person prosecution team also called for the same sentence — death by hanging — for his security chief and six top police commanders. Read full article > >

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Rights leaders in Egypt condemn raids on pro-democracy groups

Friday, December 30th, 2011

CAIRO — Civil rights leaders in Egypt on Friday blasted the nation’s military rulers for launching coordinated raids of pro-democracy groups, calling the incursions an example of using Mubarak-era tactics to silence government critics and repress political freedom.  Activists said the raids Thursday on at least seven civil society organizations , including three American non-governmental organizations, one German and three Egyptian groups, offered proof to the world of the military’s intent to shut down civil society. Read full article > >

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Hosni Mubarak Heads Back to Court

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

Hosni Mubarak, the former president of Egypt, faces charges of conspiring in the killing of civilian protestors during the 18 day uprising that brought him down.

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Trial of Mubarak resumes in Egypt

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

The trial of the former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, resumes in Cairo after a delay of almost two months.

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Early Results in Egypt Show a Mandate for Islamists

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Winning a dominant majority in Egypt’s first Parliament since the ouster of Hosni Mubarak would be the religious movement’s most significant step since the start of the Arab Spring.

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In pictures: Egypt vote in first post-Mubarak election

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

First election since Mubarak was toppled

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