Trump’s America and Egypt’s Dictatorship Deserve Each Other

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 20, 2019 Not that Americans are paying attention, but there are important lessons to heed from the collapse of democracy in Egypt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Egypt Votes on Referendum Extending El-Sissi’s Rule to 2030

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Apr 20, 2019 Passage would also broaden the military's role—a change blasted by critics as another major step toward authoritarian rule. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How the Army Corps’ Hesitation Nearly Destroyed a City

Lisa Song and Patrick Michels / Reveal Sep 6, 2018 There was a plan to save Cairo, Ill., from flooding. But when the rains came, so did hesitance. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

On Election’s Eve, Portraits of Egypt’s Leader Fill Iconic Cairo Square

BRIAN ROHAN / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2018 Seven years ago, Cairo’s Tahrir Square was filled with tens of thousands of Egyptians demanding change. Now it is plastered with portraits President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who is running for re-election this week, asserting continuity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Arab Officials Demand Reversal of Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

Hamza Hendawi / The Associated Press Dec 9, 2017 Foreign ministers say the president's move is a violation of international law, and they call on the U.N. Security Council to condemn the U.S. action. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Egypt’s Leader, Kushner Meet After Cut in American Aid

By Menna Zaki / Associated Press Aug 23, 2017 Prior to the meeting, President Trump cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid and delayed almost $200 million more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges Unmasks American Empire in ‘Unspeakable’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 10, 2016 In this new book, the award-winning Truthdig columnist discusses taboo topics in America—including his experience as a radical war correspondent at The New York Times—with fellow journalist David Talbot. Dig deeper ( 26 Min. Read )

Tahrir Square Five Years On: The Hurdles to Democratization and Arab Youth Revolts

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 25, 2016 The failure of most Arab states to transition to democracy is unsurprising. Poor countries in Africa, Asia and Central America have had the same difficulties. It has nothing to do with Islam or Arabs. It has everything to do with lack of development. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in Egypt

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Aug 29, 2015 A Cairo court has sentenced three Al-Jazeera journalists to three years in prison on charges that legal experts said were unfounded and politically motivated. The move has sparked worldwide outrage, with the European Union describing the verdict as "a setback for freedom of expression in Egypt." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Remaining Al-Jazeera Journalists Detained in Egypt Are Released

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 12, 2015 "I AM FREE," reads a tweet by Baher Mohamed, one of three colleagues who had been imprisoned under accusations of falsifying news. The court has scheduled further proceedings for Feb. 23. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Egypt Releases Al-Jazeera Journalist Peter Greste

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 2, 2015 On Sunday afternoon Al-Jazeera English correspondent Peter Greste, who along with two colleagues had been jailed for more than a year by the Egyptian government, was winging his way to Cyprus to eventually return to his family in Australia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Women in Egypt After the Arab Spring: Gains and Losses

By Juan Cole and Shahin Malik Cole Oct 7, 2014 Women played a significant role in the 2011-2013 revolutions that shook the heart of the Arab world, as well as in the succeeding turmoil. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )