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Washington and the Arab world
26/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Washington and the Arab world

Don't make a push for democratic change in Egypt if you can't back it up. So warns one of François Picard's panellists as guests debate the relative merits of George W Bush's Freedom Agenda, and note the contrast between the Obama administration's silence after Egypt's allegedly rigged legislative elections and its call for more free speech today.
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Clashes erupt as police use tear gas to break up ‘illegal’ protest
26/01/2011 - EGYPT

Clashes erupt as police use tear gas to break up ‘illegal’ protest

Police used batons and tear gas to break up an anti-government demonstration Wednesday; the activists had defied an earlier ban on such gatherings by the authorities.At least 500 people have been arrested across the country, security officials said.
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Egyptian authorities ban further protests after 'day of anger'
26/01/2011 - EGYPT

Egyptian authorities ban further protests after 'day of anger'

A pro-democracy group on Wed. called for more street protests, a day after thousands of Egyptians rallied nationwide to call for an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule. But with four dead, authorities have since banned further protests.
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After Tunisia, Egypt? (part 2)
25/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

After Tunisia, Egypt? (part 2)

With a social network-powered protest, an ageing president and an election due in September, is Egypt en route to becoming another Tunisia? Not quite yet, warns François Picard’s panel, but the warning signs are there, especially if the cost of living keeps rising with oil prices and inflation.
After Tunisia, Egypt?
25/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

After Tunisia, Egypt?

With a social network-powered protest, an ageing president and an election due in September, is Egypt en route to becoming another Tunisia? Not quite yet, warns François Picard’s panel, but the warning signs are there, especially if the cost of living keeps rising with oil prices and inflation.
Thousands call for Mubarak to resign in coordinated protests across Egypt
26/01/2011 - EGYPT

Thousands call for Mubarak to resign in coordinated protests across Egypt

Police clashed with protesters in the streets of Cairo and other cities Tuesday as thousands of Egyptians demanded that President Hosni Mubarak resign. As in Tunisia's revolt, Facebook and Twitter were crucial to coordinating the protests.
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Thousands call for Mubarak to resign in Tunisia-inspired protests
25/01/2011 - EGYPT

Thousands call for Mubarak to resign in Tunisia-inspired protests

Thousands took to the streets of Cairo Tuesday to voice frustration at poverty and corruption and to demand the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak, in protests inspired by the overthrow of the Tunisian regime earlier this month.
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The Tunisian domino effect?
25/01/2011 - EGYPT

The Tunisian domino effect?

As Tunisians witness the rebirth of their country, there are fears among their North African neighbours that their discontent, and eventual uprising, could spread. Protests are being held in Egypt on Tuesday, in a stand against 82-year-old President Hosni Mubarak, who's been in power for nearly 30 years. Egyptians say they want change, and are looking to Tunisia for inspiration.
Egyptian govt warns activists against Tunisian-inspired protest
25/01/2011 - EGYPT

Egyptian govt warns activists against Tunisian-inspired protest

Activists, inspired by the recent overthrow of Ben Ali in Tunisia, are planning to use a police holiday in Egypt to voice their frustration on poverty and corruption. Supporters of the action spread the word utilising social networking sites.
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Mubarak bemoans opposition parties’ election boycott
12/12/2010 - EGYPT

Mubarak bemoans opposition parties’ election boycott

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has criticised opposition groups for boycotting last week’s legislative elections, which secured his party a firmer grip on power but were marred by allegations of widespread vote-rigging.
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