Easter in Egypt resurrects debate over travel to Israel

In the lead-up to Orthodox Easter May 1, disputes have resurfaced over visits by Egyptian Copts to Jerusalem.

Palestine

Egypt's writers fear increasing restrictions

Egyptian authors are fighting for freedom of expression as the state cracks down on what it calls offending public decency and contempt of religion.

Egypt

Are Egypt's students no longer safe in their own schools?

News that children have been victims of sexual assault at their own schools in Egypt has prompted civil society groups, activists and parents to look for effective ways to protect children from harassment.

Egypt

How Egypt plans to build its next generation of scientists

While Egypt is investing in high schools specializing in STEM fields to promote innovation among future generations, the efforts will only pay off if higher educational institutions improve as well.

Egypt

Egyptian MP says forcing Sinai residents to move will only worsen terrorism

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Egyptian parliamentarian Salama Al-Roqie expressed concern that the displacement of Sinai citizens suggested by some lawmakers will worsen the spread of terrorism and that the Sinai tribes are vital in supporting the armed forces in the war against extremists.

Egypt

100 days on, Egypt’s parliament has seen few achievements, much controversy

In the first 100 days of parliament, intense battles have raged between its members, resulting in the resignation of one parliamentarian, the suspension of another and several threats of resignation.

Egypt

Egypt sets conditions for dialogue with Iran

Egypt's foreign minister has made a list of measures Iran must take before the two countries can discuss normalizing relations, but it's doubtful that he really expects Iran to meet them.

Egypt

Leading rights activist warns of unknown future for NGOs in Egypt

The executive director of the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information tells Al-Monitor that the government wants to “turn civil society into a government division.”

Egypt

Will Sisi fulfill his 'Sinai promise'?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has promised that a new development project will eliminate terrorism and revive the economy in the Sinai Peninsula, but past failures raise doubts about its effective implementation.

Egypt

This big-mouthed puppet has enraged Egypt’s parliament

Several Egyptian lawmakers have demanded that action be taken against Abla Fahita, a puppet that stars in a popular Egyptian TV show, after she makes remarks critical of the parliament's performance.

Egypt

Could economic ties be key to calming Egypt-Italy tensions?

Although tensions are high between Cairo and Rome following the murder of Italian graduate student Giulio Regeni, the strong economic ties between the two will likely persist.

Egypt

Why Egyptians' anger at island handover is misplaced

Angry Egyptians decried the return of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia while ignoring possible economic benefits and returns for Egypt as part of the agreement.

Saudi Arabia