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Violent clashes grip Cairo for fourth day
27/01/2013 - EGYPT

Violent clashes grip Cairo for fourth day

Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Cairo Sunday in a fourth day of street violence that has killed at least 41 people so far, compounding social unrest after deadly clashes in Port Said on Saturday left 32 dead.
Egyptian army deployed in Suez as Morsi urges calm
26/01/2013 - EGYPT

Egyptian army deployed in Suez as Morsi urges calm

Egyptian troops were deployed in Suez on Friday, after violent clashes on the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak left at least seven people dead. President Mohamed Morsi urged citizens to “express opinions peacefully.”
Clashes mark anniversary of Egyptian uprising
26/01/2013 - EGYPT

Clashes mark anniversary of Egyptian uprising

Clashes between Egyptian police and protesters turned deadly on Friday as crowds marked the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak. The ruling Muslim Brotherhood's offices were set alight in the city of Ismailia.
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Islamist boycott overshadows Jordan vote
23/01/2013 - JORDAN

Islamist boycott overshadows Jordan vote

The Muslim Brotherhood has called for voters to boycott legislative elections in Jordan on Wednesday, which have been touted as a key milestone in the kingdom’s “evolution” towards democracy.
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Israel elections: High expectations for settlers
22/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Israel elections: High expectations for settlers

We begin by looking at how candidates in this week's parliamentary elections in Israel are trying to woo voters in the West Bank. Next, Israel and Iran may be sworn enemies but we have a report showing how Jews are prospering in Tehran. Finally, Jordan says its parliamentary elections this week will showcase recent democratic reforms, but the Muslim brotherhood says it will boycott the count.
Jordan’s Islamists rally against upcoming parliamentary elections
20/01/2013 - JORDAN

Jordan’s Islamists rally against upcoming parliamentary elections

Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood on Friday organised a protest march in Amman demanding a reform of electoral law and calling for a boycott of next Wednesday’s elections. FRANCE 24's reporters were there and spoke to the protesters.
Egyptian women, two years after the revolution
15/01/2013 - EGYPT

Egyptian women, two years after the revolution

Two years after the Arab Spring, it seems women’s rights have fallen behind. Given the traditional nature of many of these countries, there had been hope that the revolution would improve the status of women, especially since so many had taken part in the street protests. But human rights organisations are concerned that gender equality has taken a step backwards, for example in Egypt.
Tensions flare between UAE and Muslim Brotherhood
06/01/2013 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - EGYPT

Tensions flare between UAE and Muslim Brotherhood

Tension is mounting between the United Arab Emirates and the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, exacerbated by the UAE's arrest of several Egyptians linked to the Brotherhood's leaders. France24.com takes a closer look.
Mohamed Elbaradei, Egyptian opposition leader
24/12/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Mohamed Elbaradei, Egyptian opposition leader

Following a much disputed referendum on Egypt's new constitution, Alexander Turnbull talks with Nobel peace prize winner Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, one of the country's main opposition figures. At the head of the largest opposition coalition, he explains why he believes the law-writing process and the vote were hijacked by the ruling Muslim Brotherhood.
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'Egypt's soul on the verge of being shredded'
14/12/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's soul on the verge of being shredded'

We look at coverage in the Arab press about Egypt's referendum on a new constitution. Morsi is criticised for being as bad as Mubarak. Also, the Greek press reports on the sigh of relief in Athens after EU leaders cleared much-needed funds. And is the end of the world nigh? You'd think so in one part of China where there's been panic-buying and stockpiling ahead of December 21st. Join us for this press review while you still can!
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