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The timing of the recent violence perpetrated against Egypt’s two most visibly persecuted groups comes as no surprise considering how their rights were abused by the previous regime as way to prop up and legitimize its existence
In a little less than a week, the Egyptian military took some highly significant steps towards meeting the demands of the people. More giant steps need to be taken however before the Egyptian revolution can be fully realized
It would be more judicious to look beyond the Constitution's declaration of Islam as Egypt's state religion and source of legislation than be weighed down in semantics on the path to a free nation
Wednesday's counterrevolution seemed to change faces as the day wore on
As Egypt's revolution enters its 11th day, sharp schisms are deepening in the people's ranks.
Yesterday's protests were extraordinary: Egyptians were able to express themselves but the country maintained security and public order. The message is clear, and ought to propel us into a new phase of indispensable reforms
With oil reserves and fertile lands, Jonglei state has the potential to become South Sudan’s breadbasket – but to take advantage of all the state has to offer, the South’s government must tread carefully and act wisely
My country Sudan has failed
The details surrounding the reported sexual assault on CBS reporter Lara Logan are scant and conflicting. One reporter who experienced something similar appeals to Logan to speak out

This year’s revolution in Egypt is a continuance of the democratic national struggle of the Egyptian people that dates back to the late 19th century

The key role of young activists in organizing the protests that lead to a revolution does not prevent the participation of other groups in the formation of a state that should reflect the ideals of its revolution

Egyptian women were out in Tahrir sq and on streets throughout the country fighting for the revolution, so how could they be excluded from an equal share in post revolution political and social arrangements?

With ministries and public institutions stormed, it is unclear if the generation of the revolution wants to transform or destroy the state

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