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August 08, 2011 | Democracy Now
The Battle for Egypt’s Media: Press Freedom After the Revolution
Despite the ousting of former President Hosni Mubarak, journalists in Egypt still face government oppression.
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August 04, 2011 | Democracy Now
Video Report from Cairo: Egyptians Celebrate as Mubarak Stands Trial for Killing Protestors, Corruption
Former President Hosni Mubarak and his sons were subjected to provisional detention for 15 days after their trial August 3.
August 02, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Military Chase Protestors out of Tahrir Square
Egypt's military used force to clear protesters from Tahrir Square August 1, the first day of Ramadan.
July 15, 2011 | Foreign Policy
Five Months of Waiting
After five months of waiting for their demands to be met, Egyptians are once again hosting large demonstrations in Tahrir Square.
July 07, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
University Professors in Egypt Stage Open Sit-in, Call for Reform
Egyptian professors are demanding that university administrators appointed by former President Hosni Mubarak be removed from their positions.
July 06, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Egyptians Protest Evictions After Losing Their Homes
After the January 25 revolution in Egypt, 1500 families were evicted from their homes in Cairo and have set up makeshift camps. Homeless protesters are now demanding affordable housing.
July 05, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Waiting for the Arab Spring to Bloom in Gaza
The political dynamics of Gaza changed after the Egyptian revolution--the interim military government opened the Rafah border crossing. But only people can cross the border, not commercial goods.
July 04, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Youth Protesters and Street Gangs Clash in Tahrir Square's Tent City
Fires erupt after Egyptian youth protesters overrun baltagiya—street gangs—in Tahrir Square. Protesters demand an end to emergency law and police brutality and convictions of security force members.
June 29, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Fighting Breaks Out As Protests in Tahrir Square Continue
On June 28, 2011, thousands of young Egyptians joined the protest in downtown Cairo. Ahm markazi (central security forces) used tear gas as demonstrators continued to gather in Tahrir Square.
June 29, 2011 | Pulitzer Center
Clashes Erupt in Tahrir
Clashes broke out in Tahrir Square Wednesday night and over 1,000 people were injured after security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters.
June 29, 2011 | The Nation
Crackdown in Cairo
The postponement of the trial for former interior minister Habib al-Adly and six of his aides caused Egyptians to flood Tahrir Square in protest of the delay.
June 22, 2011 | Truthdig
Egypt's Rallies Stir Dissent as Costs Rise
The future of Egypt's revolution could be at stake if groups of citizens continue to resist the protests in Tahrir Square.