The crossing into a mountainous region has been under government siege since Libya’s uprising began two months ago.
Tunisia’s Jews ponder modern-day exodus
Many in Tunisia’s minority Jewish population work in the tourism industry, which has largely dried up since the country’s revolution.
Refugees languish on Tunisia-Libya border
An estimated 2,500 refugees who fled Libya are unable to repatriate to nations ravaged by their own wars.
Journalists still held in Libya
The Libyan government freed a detained Al-Jazeera journalist from custody today, the second reporter released by the regime of Muammar Gaddafi this week.
Daily News Egypt Videocast – April 1, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egypt’s Army-led interim government announces a constitutional decree — and sets new elections for this fall. And Ian Lee reports on a case of an Egyptian man arrested in Syria. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on April 1, 2011.
Egyptians try to ‘save the revolution’ as signs of repression return
The former political vehicle of Hosni Mubarak is revamping its image as it attempts a comeback
Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 25, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egypt’s stock market reopens after nearly 2 months, Ian Lee reports on a suspicious fire at the Ministry of Interior in downtown Cairo, and Egyptians move forward after voting in the constitutional referendum. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 25, 2011.
Egypt passes its first democratic test
But did the vote to change the constitution go far enough?
Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 18, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Egyptians head to the polls to vote in a referendum on constitutional amendments; Mohamed Effat reports on new allegations of military torture; and Egypt’s stock market remains closed. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 18, 2011.
Daily News Egypt Videocast – March 11, 2011
This week on DNE’s Videocast: Sarah el Sirgany gets a rare look into the halls and jail cells of Egypt’s State Security Headquarters after protesters stormed the building. And Jon Jensen reports on the Tahrir Square sit-in that was attacked. Story originally published by Daily News Egypt on March 11, 2011.
In Egypt, signs that the revolution has only just begun
Violent clashes highlight growing perception that the Mubarak regime remains, operating in Cairo’s shadows.
Egypt’s army disperses new demonstration
Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters gathered in Tahrir Square to call for greater political reform just two weeks after the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.