Category Archives: English

My English posts

The media and the Egyptian revolution

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Tahrir square became a symbol for freedom of expression, an inspiration for many movements and actions around the world whether in Libya, Syria, the occupy movement in the USA or south Europe. The international media convinced us the Egyptian revolution … Continue reading →

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Sectarian.. Not Sectarian

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Six days ago clashes erupted in the town of Al-Khosous, Qalyubia in Egypt continuing for days leaving 5 Christians and 1 Muslim dead. Sixteen year-old Mostafa Abdel Wahab claimed that the problem started when a number of Coptic children drew the Nazi … Continue reading →

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Hopeless ranting

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Lately I have been trying to avoid writing about politics for several reasons. The political and sectarian polarization has reached a despicable level that makes me wonder where and how to start explaining what is going on in Egypt now. That … Continue reading →

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Bisexuality to be the new gay

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

There have always been myths surrounding bisexuals and bisexuality. While homosexuality started becoming accepted in numerous cultures across the world, bisexuality remains stigmatized and discriminated against. When it comes down to sexuality, prejudice has often been an issue leading to … Continue reading →

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Hamada Saber: Just another story about the MOI

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Yesterday, February 1 2013, (the same day when 73 of ElAhly’s Ultras were killed in Port Said) clashes erupted at the presidential palace in Heliopolis. One of the videos was for a man called Hamada Saber being stripped off his … Continue reading →

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What is going on in Egypt

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

My interview on the Swedish Radio today.. Click here to listen to it

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The future of Egypt

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Since the downfall of Hosni Mubarak and the dissolution of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Egyptians started being introduced to a handful of new political parties, ideologies and different kinds of political debates after an era of tyranny lead by the rule … Continue reading →

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‘Protecting the president’s legitimacy’

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

My article for Al-Arabiya English about the situation in Egypt.. you can read it Here

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The power of the people will prevail in Egypt

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

My second article on Bikya Masr about the situation in Egypt after Morsi’s decree The power of the people will prevail in Egypt.

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In Defense of Nasrin Sotoudeh: Take Action to Save Her Life

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Nasrin Stoutdeh: Why Are You Punishing our Twelve Year Old Daughter, because of the Actions of her Mother? Why do you punish our 12 year old child because of the actions of her mother?!! These are the words of Nasrin … Continue reading →

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