Egypt explained… in five YouTube videos
A child’s vision of freedom, infamous last words, street democracy, loving men in uniform, and men in hijabs. Seeing Egypt through Egyptian eyes.
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Religious freedom from birth in Egypt
Unlike eye colour and skin tone, religion is not hereditary. This reality must be reflected in Egyptian identity documents and personal status laws.
Read MoreClash of freedoms in Egypt
Events in Egypt are not just a conflict between Islamists, secularists and the military. It is a fundamental clash over conflicting ideas of “freedom”.
Read MoreThe naked truth about Egypt’s body politic
One young woman’s daring nude protests are unlikely to emancipate Egyptian women, but will they actually hurt the cause of freedom and equality?
Read MoreExcluding Egyptian from full citizenship
Despite its democratic aspirations, Egypt’s draft constitution excludes millions of Egyptians from enjoying full citizenship.
Read MoreAanslag op Amerikaans consulaat in Benghazi valt niet uit de lucht
De aanslag op het consulaat in Benghazi was geen verrassing. De voortekens waren al lang zichtbaar.
Read MorePolicing the beard in Egypt
In Egypt, beards have gone from indicating piety to symbolising political affiliation. Police neutrality requires officers to remove their facial hair.
Read MoreEgypt’s Morsi and the risk of friendly fire
By courting his rivals, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi could turn former allies into foes and bring to the fore the divisions among Islamists.
Read MoreWhere ‘no’ means jail time
In Dubai, the Middle East’s self-styled party capital, women who say they have been raped can find themselves behind bars for adultery.
Read MoreThe Muslim Brotherhood: empowered by its weakness
The revolution in Egypt succeeded because it had no Islamist face, and the Muslim Brotherhood has benefited from maintaining a soft presence.
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