Author Archives: Jack Shenker
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood enters ‘uncharted waters’ in new parliament
Islamist party is poised to take 45% of seats amid soaring public expectations but with few concrete powers to deliver reformIt’s a triumph that’s been 84 years in the making and, despite a concerted effort by all involved to stay humble and on-message… Continue reading
Egyptian army officer’s diary of military life in a revolution
‘When the rallies happened in Tahrir Square, we would all receive a large bonus’Despite the crucial role played by the military in Egypt’s upheaval, little is ever heard from those at the heart of the armed forces: the ordinary, mid-ranking personnel w… Continue reading
Egypt’s military will have final say on country’s new constitution
Scaf generals say they will have final approval over new political system, whatever the outcome of the election Egypt’s ruling generals have put themselves on a collision course with the country’s new parliament after declaring that MPs will not have t… Continue reading
Egyptian cameraman at the heart of the Tahrir Square clashes
A jerky six-and-a-half minute video by a local journalist could be the most important document of the recent violent conflictThrough clouds of smoke, two black-clad and face-masked central security troops advance steadily towards the camera, pausing ev… Continue reading
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says end to military rule is ‘top priority’
Leading party in election warns generals they risk further unrest if they defy the people and refuse to relinquish powerThe Muslim Brotherhood has fired a warning shot at Egypt’s ruling generals, declaring that a swift end to military rule is the count… Continue reading
Egypt election results put Muslim Brotherhood ahead
Analysts says preliminary results suggest Freedom and Justice party could win as many 40% of seats in new legislaturePolitical Islamists look likely to dominate Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliament after sweeping victories for religious parties in the… Continue reading
Egyptian elections in doubt after violent clashes in central Cairo
Several candidates suspend campaigns after army attack on protesters leaves five dead and almost a thousand injuredEgypt’s revolution entered a dangerous new phase of confrontation on Sunday after the army attacked thousands of anti-junta protesters in… Continue reading
Egyptian protesters clash with police for second day
Police fire teargas and rubber bullets at protesters in Tahrir Square a day after two people were killed and 600 woundedEgyptian riot police, firing teargas and rubber bullets, have clashed for a second day with thousands of rock-throwing protesters de… Continue reading
Egypt: violent clashes in Cairo leave dozens injured
Egyptian government security forces open fire on thousands of anti-junta protesters in Tahrir Square, leaving 81 injuredViolent clashes have returned to central Cairo after government security forces opened fire on thousands of protesters who had been … Continue reading
Egyptians return to Tahrir Square to protest against military junta
Thousands gather for one of the largest demonstrations since Hosni Mubarak was ousted and new rulers took overTens of thousands of Egyptians have returned to Tahrir Square to protest against the military junta, in one of the biggest protests seen in th… Continue reading