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Egyptian revolution

A man is sitting cross-legged in front of a tent and holding a guitar.
Egyptian artist duo commemorates Tahrir Square revolution
A man walks with a crowd at night with the Egyptian flag behind him.
Global Politics
Bestselling Egyptian author says he’s being sued for ‘insulting’ the government
A handout photo of Egyptian musician Ramy Essam
Music
This Egyptian musician’s passport was revoked for his political songs. He still can’t wait to go home again.
A candle surrounded by barbed wire next to a written description of Amal Fathy
Conflict & Justice
Egypt and Amal Fathy: One woman’s story highlights national wave of repression and sexual violence
Supporters of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Tahrir Square after presidential election results in Cairo, Egypt April 2, 2018. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi won 97 percent of the vote with virtually no opposition.
Global Satire
The arrest of an Egyptian satirist shines a light on the government’s system of intimidation
An anti-government protester participates in demonstrations against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarakin in front of the presidential palace in Cairo, Feb. 11, 2011.
Justice
These young Egyptians led a revolution. Now their frustrations are mounting under Sisi.
A protester uses his sandal to beat a picture of Egypt's then-President Mohammed Morsi in Tahrir square in Cairo on June 28, 2013.
Global Politics
Some Egyptians are comparing Trump to an unlikely, Islamist figure
Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi during his trial at a Cairo court on May 8, 2014. He has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Justice
Egypt’s first democratically elected president becomes a convict
Amira Mikhail, an Egyptian-American activist.
Justice
From thousands of miles away, an activist tries to keep change alive in Egypt
Protesters hold a sign and photographs of detained Al-Jazeera journalists Peter Greste, an Australian, Mohamed Fahmy, a Canadian-Egyptian national, and Baher Mohamed, an Egyptian. The three who were jailed in Cairo on December 29, 2013. Greste was release
Justice
The release of a jailed journalist can’t hide Egypt’s human rights problem
Riot police walk along Mohamed Mahmoud Street, near Cairo's Tahrir Square, in front of murals representing people killed during Egypt's uprising.
Conflict
Four years after a ‘revolution,’ Egypt is back to square one
Low-level power-brokers under Mubarak stand to win in upcoming parliamentary elections
Revenge of the remnants: Egypt’s new ‘felool’ consolidates
Cairo University students shout slogans against the government and flash the "V" and "Rabaa" signs, protesting the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's. Protests erupted at universities across Egypt on November 30, 2014, in response to the
Justice
Egyptians are shocked as former president Hosni Mubarak goes free
Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed (L to R) listen to a ruling at a court in Cairo June 23, 2014. The three Al Jazeera journalists were jailed for seven years in Egypt on Monday after the court convicted them of helping a "terrorist organizatio
Global Politics
Frosty relations between the US and Egypt are further tested by Egypt’s crackdown on journalists
Egypt's leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi (center) gestures before a rally in Banha, northwest of Cairo. Egyptians will vote in presidential elections on May 26 and 27.
Global Politics
This man wants to be Egypt’s next president — and he has no ties to the country’s military
Security forces arrest a pro-Mursi protester during clashes
Conflict & Justice
Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday
Security forces arrest a pro-Mursi protester during clashes
Conflict & Justice
Egypt hands out an unprecedented 529 death sentences — with more possibly coming on Tuesday
A man walks past a wall graffiti regarding the 2014 presidential election in downtown Cairo, February 25, 2014. The graffiti reads: "Ahmed Al Mukhtar - President of Egypt, Your hand with my hand, we can change our country."
Global Politics
Will Egypt’s new, New government return to the old ways?
A riot police officer fires tear gas during clashes on Friday with students of Al-Azhar University who support the Muslim Brotherhood and deposed President Mohamed Morsi.
Conflict & Justice
Egypt’s government escalates campaign to uproot the Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt's Mohammed Morsi  and others in court
Global Politics
A defiant Mohammed Morsi goes on trial in Egypt
Work by graffiti artist Abo Bakr on a street near Tahrir Square in Cairo as seen in Jehane Noujaim’s documentary, 'The Square.'
Arts, Culture & Media
‘The Square’ documentary brings Egypt’s revolution to the big screen
Anti-Mursi protesters clash with members of the Muslim Brotherhood near Tahrir Square on October 6, 2013.
Global Politics
Why protests fueled by social media are more likely to fizzle
Residents and tourists watch as smoke rises from a state security building in the Sinai after a car bomb blast. Medical sources said three were killed and 48 injured in the attack.
Conflict & Justice
The last few days have seen rising violence in Egypt
What are the prospects for peace in Egypt?
Global Politics
Egyptian unrest boils over as military kills hundreds of Morsi supporters
Conflict & Justice
Turmoil in Tunisia: What the Egypt Crisis Means for the Epicenter of the Arab Spring
The Evolution of The Egyptian Revolution
Who Will Decide Egypt’s Future?
Violent Confrontations Continue in Egypt
Conflict & Justice
Egyptian expats in the US feel chaos from afar
Global Politics
Where Does Political Islam in Egypt go From Here?
Conflict & Justice
Bloodshed in Egypt: Security Forces Given ‘Green Light’ to Shoot
Conflict & Justice
A Day After Major Crackdown, Muslim Brotherhood Vow to Continue Protests
Conflict & Justice
Egypt Authorities Delay Crackdown on Morsi Supporters
Tensions boil as Egypt votes on new constitution
Global Politics
Egyptian political opposition disillusioned after bloody clash with Muslim Brotherhood
Egyptians return to Tahrir Square in protest of presidential power struggle
‘Oprah of Egypt’ serves up good food, practical advice one show at a time
As votes are counted, Egypt’s military says political handover will go on as scheduled
Egyptian political transition faces crucial test in next few weeks
Egyptian presidential candidate faces disqualification over mother’s alleged U.S. citizenship
Division developing between main Islamist parties in Egypt
Egyptian protesters trying to counter negative media portrayal
Egyptians mark one-year anniversary of Arab Spring protests in their country
VIDEO: Egyptian women taking to streets to protest violent mistreatment
VIDEO: Egyptian women sues army over forced virginity tests, abuse
VIDEO: 3 American students released as American journalist describes beating at hands of Egyptian authorities
VIDEO: New uprising takes hold in Cairo’s Tahrir Square in Egypt
Business, Economics and Jobs
Facebook helps foment revolution in Egypt and Tunisia
Environment
Former Google Exec Wael Ghonim on Egypt, technology and changing the world
Global Politics
Egypt’s General al-Sisi: an Officer and a Closet Islamist?
Conflict & Justice
Morsi Supporters Continue Cairo Protests
Global Politics
Egypt Charges Morsi with Conspiring with Hamas
Egypt and Predictions for the Future of the Muslim Brotherhood
Conflict & Justice
Egypt Crisis: Morsi Supporters Hold Cairo Protest
Egypt Crisis
Protests Continue in Egypt As Demands Grow for Morsi to Step Down
Tensions in Egypt Intensify as Morsi Rejects Army Ultimatum
Egypt: Is This a Coup or a Popular Revolution?
Egypt’s Mystery Man: Who is Adli Mansour?