Topic: Essam Sharaf
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Why did Egypt's Army violently suppress Christian protesters? (VIDEO)
Egypt's Army fired Sunday on thousands of Christian protesters demonstrating against a recent church burning, leaving at least 24 people dead. Some say the Army is provoking sectarian violence as a pretext for staying in power.
10/10/2011 11:30 am -
Africa Monitor Egypt's new leadership more inclined to share resources with Ethiopia
Egypt and Ethiopia used to be at odds over shared usage of the Nile River's water resources, but Egypt's new leadership seems to prefer cooperation.
09/22/2011 12:00 pm -
Egyptian cabinet reshuffle fails to satisfy protesters
Egyptian protesters, who reoccupied Tahrir Square 10 days ago, say they want a change in policies – not just personalities – to show that the military rulers are serious about democratic reform.
07/18/2011 12:12 pm -
Protesters find new momentum as they reoccupy Egypt's Tahrir Square
Egypt's military leaders have promised to shuffle the cabinet and bring police officers to justice since Friday's protests. But some Egyptians are critical of the protesters, and the military has issued warnings against them.
07/12/2011 02:06 pm -
In Egypt, a violent campaign to subvert the revolution
The Army joined with armed thugs yesterday to force protesters out of Cairo's Tahrir Square – one of many incidents lately that make Egyptians blame regime elements for trying to limit the scope of the revolution.
03/10/2011 02:39 pm -
In Egypt's Tahrir Square, women attacked at rally on International Women's Day
After helping to overthrow Mubarak, Egyptian women – and some men – demonstrated today in favor of giving women more of a voice in building Egypt's future.
03/08/2011 05:46 pm -
On International Women's Day, Egyptian women demand revolutionary role
Egyptian women are staging a 'Million Woman March' today after the new prime minister appointed only one woman to his cabinet, raising fears that women will be shut out of building a new Egypt.
03/08/2011 09:22 am -
Powerful weekend victories propel Egypt's revolution
Saturday's storming of the headquarters of former President Hosni Mubarak's secret police is just as important as his historic ouster last month, say many Egyptians.
03/06/2011 12:31 pm -
Egypt's new PM cheered in Tahrir Square
Essam Sharaf, appointed yesterday to lead Egypt's transitional government, was carried through the crowd on the shoulders of Egyptians – a new sight in a country long suppressed by its leaders.
03/04/2011 02:26 pm -
Egypt PM resigns, but protesters vow to stay in Tahrir Square
The resignation of Egypt's Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq – seen as too close to ousted President Hosni Mubarak – demonstrates the clout the protesters wield as they push for real change.
03/03/2011 06:59 am
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