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Egypt: And this one goes to Djamila Bouhired
Written on 15 ديسمبر, 2009 at 3:21 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Algeria's 75-year-old activist and revolutionist Djamila Bouhired, is ill and is beseeching her country and countrymen to finance her medical treatment. The news has infuriated many Egyptian bloggers who see her as an Arab icon and a hero.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: A fine line between patriotism and chauvinism
Written on 28 نوفمبر, 2009 at 3:11 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Alaa Mubarak, the Egyptian President's eldest son, turned into a national hero when he called live on TV and beat the drums of war. From the President's son to renowned actors and actresses, media figures, writers, and Facebook users, fury has... (Continue reading)
Egypt: President Mubarak and the Egyptian Dignity
Written on 24 نوفمبر, 2009 at 3:03 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In the aftermath of the Egypt-Algeria match in Sudan, Egyptian football fans demonstrated in Zamalek in front of the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Thursday night and on Friday afternoon. The President's eldest son, Alaa Mubarak, instigated the riots live... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Alaa Mubarak for President?
Written on 23 نوفمبر, 2009 at 2:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Today Egyptians want Alaa Mubarak - Hosni Mubarak's eldest son - for president!... (Continue reading)
Egyptians! Algerians! Wake UP!
Written on 14 نوفمبر, 2009 at 2:44 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
From ferocious marketing campaigns to Facebook wars, hacking, and owl burning, the November 14th match between Egypt and Algeria has turned into an ugly war. Egyptian-Algerian actor Ahmed Mekky dedicates this wake-up call to the hypnotized mob:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: One day before playing Algeria
Written on 13 نوفمبر, 2009 at 2:25 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Tension is building up over the decisive football match between Egypt and Algeria due to take place in Cairo on November 14. The encounter will determine which of the two teams will qualify to next year's FIFA World Cup in... (Continue reading)
