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Waleed Al Husseini is the New Kareem Amer!
Written on 9 Nov, 2010 at 11:23 in Articles.مقالات, RANDOM/خواطر | viewed times
Why are you afraid of him? Is your faith that fragile? Are your religious beliefs that vulnerable? Are you that weak? Who are you to censor another human being's thoughts? He is free to think and write just as much... (Continue reading)
Egypt: My Name was Khaled and I was not a Terrorist
Written on 15 Jun, 2010 at 4:47 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Demonstrations and rage continued in Egypt following the death of a young Egyptian, allegedly at the hands of police. The anger on the street is evident online, where citizen journalists speak out.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Should Coptic Divorcees Remarry?
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 4:38 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The Egyptian Supreme Administrative Court has issued a ruling obliging Coptic Pope Shenouda III to allow Coptic divorcees to remarry. The pope has rejected the ruling. Copts are native Egyptian Christians and, according to Wikipedia,... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Khaled Said – An Emergency Murder by An Emergency Law
Written on 10 Jun, 2010 at 4:31 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Khaled Said, a 28-year-old Egyptian from the coastal city of Alexandria, was allegedly tortured to death at the hands of two officers who wanted to search him under the emergency law. He asked for a reason or a warrant -... (Continue reading)
Egypt: On Street Activists and Citizen Journalists
Written on 25 May, 2010 at 4:19 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Between online activists, citizen journalists, and street demonstrators, it seems that the cause lost it's purpose and the Internet turned into a soundproof room for cursing and cussing.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Ask and ElBaradei Will Answer
Written on 21 May, 2010 at 4:06 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In the Presidential succession race, and after Gamal Mubarak's Sharek Initiative, Ayman Nour's Facebook activism, Omar Soliman's blog, now you can Ask ElBaradei. From May 17 to 26, you will be able to ask Dr ElBaradei through Google moderator any... (Continue reading)
Egypt: No Longer Jewel of the Nile
Written on 21 May, 2010 at 4:01 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Four of the seven upstream Nile Basin Initiative countries have decided to sign a new Nile deal. Despite strong Egyptian and Sudanese opposition, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia signed a new water-sharing agreement. The other three countries, Kenya, Burundi and... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Let’s Shoot those Protesters!
Written on 20 Apr, 2010 at 3:56 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Upon discussing recurrent demonstrations and the 6th of April pro-democracy protest, Egyptian ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) members of Parliament lashed out during a verbal battle with Muslim Brotherhood MPs over protesters in the country on Sunday and said Egyptian... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Excellent Cat Meows for President Mubarak
Written on 2 Apr, 2010 at 3:54 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Mo-ha-med posted a note about Mumtaz El Qott's article where he mentioned that Egyptians want to get visas to Germany to wish President Mubarak a speedy recovery after his surgery.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Detained Bloggers Tell their Tales
Written on 20 Jan, 2010 at 3:38 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
More than 20 Egyptian bloggers, who were on their way to pay their respects to the families of the victims of the Coptic massacre, were arrested when their train arrived in the village of Naga Hammady in Upper Egypt. They... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Synagogue Gone … Synagone
Written on 15 Dec, 2009 at 3:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In 2008, Moftasa stumbled upon an old synagogue that was turned into an office for theNational Democratic Party (Egypt's ruling party). It is amazing how the very same Egyptians who were infuriated over Switzerland's decision to ban building minarets are... (Continue reading)
Egypt: A fine line between patriotism and chauvinism
Written on 28 Nov, 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 Nov, 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 Nov, 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)
Egypt: Blogging Farouk Hosni’s Defeat
Written on 24 Sep, 2009 at 1:20 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egypt's Culture Minister Farouk Hosni has kept bloggers busy over the previous few days. His failed bid to secure a seat at the helm of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has polarised the blogosphere, with some... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers call for a fun-filled harassment-free Eid
Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 1:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
As Eid Al Fitr approaches, women in Egypt are bracing themselves for even more sexual harassment than what has already become a disturbing norm. Bloggers and online activists are also joining forces to fight the phenomenon, calling for a fun-filled... (Continue reading)
Egypt: A Coptic Presidential Candidate?
Written on 15 Sep, 2009 at 1:05 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Today Mohamed Abdel Salam of Bikya Masr reported: Coptic lawyer throws hat in for Presidential run:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Gamal Mubarak … Why Not?
Written on 16 Aug, 2009 at 0:11 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Coinciding with Gamal Murbak's Sharek initiative, Egyptian singer Mohsen El Sayad decided to campaign for Gamal Mubarak in his own way [AR].... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Gamal Mubarak Intices Youth Involvement
Written on 10 Aug, 2009 at 0:07 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In an attempt to win their support, Gamal Mubarak launched an open online forum(Sharek)where he promises to address all the questions posed by young internet savvy Egyptians himself.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Adverse reactions to TE-Data Fair Usage Policy
Written on 9 Aug, 2009 at 23:58 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In a previous post, Tarek Amr captured the initial reactions to TE-Data's fair usage policy and more adverse reactions are hitting the Egyptian blogosphere.... (Continue reading)
Egyptian translators call for a syndicate
Written on 8 Aug, 2009 at 23:56 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian blogger Ahmed Al Sabbagh says in his post that there are more than 100,000 translators in Egypt. ... (Continue reading)
Egypt: What’s good for the goose is NOT good for the gander
Written on 17 Jul, 2009 at 23:39 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
When Marwa El Sherbini was shot dead in a German court Facebook users and the Egyptian blogosphere mourned her as the victim of the veil, the victim of racism, and the victim of her beliefs. But when a heap of... (Continue reading)
Egypt: The Egyptian Apostate
Written on 15 Jul, 2009 at 23:22 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian progressive thinker, Dr. Sayed El Qemany was granted the State Award for Social Sciences. Egyptian liberals and seculars hailed the award while Wahabis and conservatives declared war on the "Egyptian Apostate". On Egyptian talks the following question was thrown on the table: هل يصح ان... (Continue reading)
Egypt: A New Presidential Candidate in the Making
Written on 19 Jun, 2009 at 23:04 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In September 2005 Ayman Nour of Al Ghad Party and No'man Goma'a of New Wafd Partynominated themselves against President Hosni Mubarak. Nour was charged with fraud and Goma'a was accused of insanity! Since 2000, Gamal Hosni Mubarak has the... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Anti-Male Circumcision Campaign
Written on 29 May, 2009 at 22:57 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In 2008 Egypt passed a law that banned female circumcision (FGM). Today a group of bloggers started a campaign against male circumcision.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Plans for Sexual Harassment Film Unveiled
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 22:46 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
After the success of Egypt's Anti-Harassment Day, Egyptian blogger Asser Yasser invited women to share their personal experiences with this issue.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Cleanliness Day on April 10
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 22:30 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On January 1st of this year Tarek Amr's Change the Channel initiative took off. A month later,Inji's Going Local campaign hit the blogosphere. More initiatives followed on various levels of development starting from anti-harassment and political awareness to culture ,... (Continue reading)
Egypt: April 18 Declared Anti-Harassment Day
Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 22:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
A Facebook campaign calling for a silent demonstration on April 18 against the harassment of women and girls in Egypt is slowly gathering momentum. The call for allowing Egyptian women to move around in safety in their country, was sparked... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Baha’is attacks spark outcry
Written on 3 Apr, 2009 at 22:21 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On April 2, several human rights organizations headed to the public prosecutor in solidarity with the Baha'is who were assaulted in Sohag after a journalist called them reverts and urged people to kill them.... (Continue reading)
Egypt’s First Adult Graphic Novel on Trial
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 22:12 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In April 2008, freedom of speech and creativity in Egypt was hit in its core with the confiscation of Magdy El Shafee's adult graphic novel - Metro.... (Continue reading)
Is Egypt on the verge of a cultural revolution?
Written on 23 Mar, 2009 at 22:01 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Between Bahaa Taher's first Arabic Language Booker Prize, bloggers' books, Youssef Zidan's Azazeel's Booker prize, writing competitions on Facebook, the Sawiris Foundation Competitions, and new creative initiatives to nurture new blood, Egypt's literary scene has been revived over the past... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Women turn to the Internet to fight taboos
Written on 23 Mar, 2009 at 21:57 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Young middle and upper class Egyptian women resort to the internet to fight their battles against taboos. The BBC interviewed some of them and Mohamed Hamdy of Bloggers Times comments on the article. ... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Arab Youth on a Presidential Mission
Written on 22 Mar, 2009 at 21:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egypt's first online radio - Radio Horytna - invites youth to apply for the position of President for any Arab country of their choice.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Dalia Ziada urges Saudi Arabia to end discrimination against Muslim women
Written on 10 Mar, 2009 at 21:35 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On the occasion of Prophet Mohamed's birthday, Egyptian blogger Dalia Ziada launches a campaign asking Saudi Arabia to end their discrimination against young Muslim women worldwide! Marwa Rakha reports on the initiative. ... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Mostafa Hussein shreds the Honor Legacy
Written on 9 Mar, 2009 at 21:27 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Honor, honor crimes, female genital mutilation (FGM), and virginity are deeply rooted concepts in the Egyptian culture. Call them heritage, legacy, or traditions, Mostafa Hussein brilliantly feeds them into the shredder.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Blogger Mohamed Adel Released
Written on 8 Mar, 2009 at 21:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Egyptian bloggers report that Mohammed Adel, a blogger held in custody since November 21, 2008, has been released. Marwa Rakha sums up their reactions in this post. ... (Continue reading)
Egyptian bloggers unite in the face of terrorism
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 21:02 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Eman AbdElRahman wrote about how the Egyptian blogosphere reacted to Al Hussein bombs on February 22 that resulted in the death of a French tourist and the injury of more than 20 people. Today, I will write about a... (Continue reading)
Criminal Minds: The Egyptian Sexual Offender’s Profile
Written on 26 Feb, 2009 at 20:59 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Will Facebook groups, anti-harassment T-shirts, posts, articles, bloggers, and activists put an end to sexual harassment in Egypt? Wandering Scarab does not think so! Upon reading Asser Yasser's story and the blogosphere's reaction to her post, Wandering Scarab wrote:... (Continue reading)
Blog Plagiarism hits Egyptian Bloggers
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 20:31 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Is there such a thing as blog plagiarism? Egyptian bloggers argue both sides of the fence on Facebook and on their blogs after a newspaper started quoting bloggers - without their permission. Bella Shereef created a group attacking El Shorouk... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers Take on the “Sons of Zion”
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 20:24 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The bombs on Gaza may have stopped falling, but a fierce cyber battle continues, with bloggers on both sides of the fence mobilising their troops to 'obliterate' the presence of the other - at least online. Marwa Rakha taps into... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Bloggers Rally Against Sexual Predators
Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 20:04 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Asser Yasser is an Egyptian female blogger who recently moved to Mokattam area with her family. Her maid complained of how she got harassed on the street on her way to or from Asser's home. Her 15 year old niece... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Local Reflections on “Going Local”
Written on 2 Feb, 2009 at 19:53 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Nermeen Edrees of Global Voices Online wrote about Egypt's Going Local Campaign. Today Blogger Juka celebrates the launch of the initiative's facebook group, Ahmed Al Sabbagh reacts to Facebook itself going local while another two bloggers dictate their terms to... (Continue reading)
Egyptian and Tunisian Bloggers against Censorship
Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 16:43 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In December 2006 frustrated Tunisian bloggers launched the "Action Blank Post" initiative in defense of freedom of speech. Supporting bloggers from all over the world posted a blank on their blogs on the 25th of December, and now bloggers have... (Continue reading)
Egyptian Spinsters
Written on 20 Dec, 2008 at 16:40 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
The outcasts of the Egyptian society - the spinsters - are raising their voices in an attempt to change how society views them. Khokha - the anonymous author of The daily diaries of a sinister spinister - says:... (Continue reading)
Egypt: American University in Cairo’s New Campus Sparks Debate
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 3:32 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Designed to accommodate 5,500 full-time students and 1,500 faculty and staff, the American University in Cairo's new $400 million, 260-acre campus is technologically advanced and environmentally friendly. Students say that it was a premature move as they suffer sexual harassment... (Continue reading)
Egypt for Sale
Written on 17 Nov, 2008 at 3:15 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
Word is out that every Egyptian citizen who is over 21 years old will own a part of Egypt's public sector companies and factories. The announcement has been the core topic of talk shows and has made its way to... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Mother incriminated in a case of FGM
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 2:57 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On May 23, in a post titled The Victimization of Egyptian Women and Children, I quoted Fantasia - a girl who dreams of a better future for Egyptian women - who wrote about the new laws that were being discussed... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Sexual Harassment Victims, Keep your Mouth Shut!
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 2:48 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On November 1, Al Masry Al Youm shocked its readers with an article about two girls who went to the police station to report a sexual harassment incident but instead, they were detained for six hours and harassed by the... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Noha makes Egyptians angry!
Written on 5 Nov, 2008 at 2:45 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
On October 24, Noha made Egyptians proud when in an unprecedented case, sexual harasser Sherif Gommaa was sentenced to three years behind bars, hard labor, and was also ordered to pay 5,001 Egyptian pounds fine to Noha Roshdy Saleh for... (Continue reading)
Speaking of Sexual Harassment: Noha makes Egyptians proud!
Written on 24 Oct, 2008 at 2:42 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
In an unprecedented case, sexual harasser Sherif Gommaa was sentenced to three years behind bars, hard labour, and was also ordered to pay 5,001 Egyptian pounds fine to Noha Roshdy Saleh for groping her in the street. Egyptian blogger rejoice.... (Continue reading)
Egypt: Another Doweika Tragedy Waiting to Happen!
Written on 17 Sep, 2008 at 2:26 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times
More than 1,100 students have so far joined a Facebook group crying for attention for a tragedy waiting to happen at Alexandria University's Engineering College. As more than 7,000 students get ready to return to classes, will their plight be... (Continue reading)
