My question now is: Do we need a dead victim of police torture to forcefully demand justice and lawful prosecution of assaulting officers? Do we need another Emergency Law victim like Khaled Said?... (Continue reading)
I was pleasantly surprised when Sarah El Ansary of Al Jazeera International invited me as a guest on their Inside Story to talk about the internet, blogging, online activism, and freedom of speech in Egypt.... (Continue reading)
Seven films about human rights are being showcased at the first Cairo Human Rights Film Festival, which continues until Thursday (November 27). Marwa Rakha previews blogger reactions on the event. ... (Continue reading)
My dear reader ... Please do not get offended ... Please forgive me for what I am about to say ... I am writing this article because of you ... I am mad at you ...... (Continue reading)
I was never interested in politics. I never cared for politicians. I was never bothered with Iraq, Palestine, Iran, or even Egypt. In my attempt to track my apathy I have reached down the abyss of my psyche and touched... (Continue reading)