Why did the Egyptian countryside rise up against al-Sisi?
The Egyptian authorities closed the squares of the governorates and the main streets, fearing angry demonstrations protesting the deteriorating economic conditions. Still, the surprise came from the villages and hamlets, and from the countryside that has remained marginalised for decades….
How can you fabricate a demonstration?
In light of the expansion of protests against the deteriorating living conditions in Egypt, the official media dealings with the demonstrations varied, starting with absolute denial, despite the fact that they are expanding daily. This diligence in denying and belittling…
The army takes control of the quarries. What will happen to minerals in Egypt?
General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi decided to legalise the army’s control over mineral wealth after they have monopolised investments and working in mines, quarries, and salt mines, as he had also given the army and the military control over multiple sectors,…
Increase in public school fees shocks parents
Students and their parents in Egypt received a shock after the increase in public school fees during the school year, despite already difficult living conditions. The Ministry of Education’s decision to raise public school fees by more than 100 per…
Revolutionary socialists declare support for demonstrations against al-Sisi
The Revolutionary Socialists Movement in Egypt (leftist opposition) confirmed its support for the ongoing demonstrations for the eighth consecutive day against the policies of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, calling for the release of all detainees. A statement issued by the…
Fishermen organise protest against hunger and military trials
The Izbat al-Burj fishermen in Damietta organised a protest with their boats, yesterday evening, on the Nile Corniche in Ras al-Bar, to protest against the ban on fishing, the deterioration of their living conditions, and the imposition of higher taxes….
Wage disparity in Egypt crushes the middle class
“The poor are getting poorer, and the middle class is melting away…” This is the case for most Egyptian citizens who suffer from wage differentials and the absence of social justice that were among the essential demands and slogans of…
Egypt: Broad solidarity with the village protests against al-Sisi
Amid the continuation of the protests in Egypt’s villages for more than a week, activists launched a hashtag, A Million Greetings to the Galabiya, on social media sites in solidarity with the countryside movement that is expanding day after day….
How Egypt lost its diplomatic role in Palestine
The past days revealed a sharp decline in the Egyptian role towards the Palestinian issue, especially concerning reconciliation between the different factions, which raises controversy over Egypt’s current role vis-a-vis diplomacy. Instead of meeting in Cairo as usual, Fatah and…
Could Sudan’s river floods happen in Egypt?
At the moment, when the heat of discussions and disagreements about the Renaissance Dam have reached their climax, the river erupted, and it seemed to express its anger at the bickering and squabbling around it. The Nile flooded, as if…
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