Four years after hundreds of thousands of Egyptians took to the streets to demand political, social and economic change, their movement has been overshadowed by the country’s ongoing war against terrorism. From the carpet merchant…
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Understanding Social Media and Revolutions
When the series of revolutionary protests and riots – dubbed the “Arab Spring” – broke out in late 2010, news outlets worldwide were quick to highlight the role of social media in bringing these demonstrations…
View More Understanding Social Media and RevolutionsEl-Sissi likely to win, but turnout will be crucial
Although nine per cent of Egyptians said they would likely boycott the presidential elections and 15 per cent were still undecided, the sense of enthusiasm and patriotic fervour was evident on the first day of…
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