Instability in Upper Egypt, Experienced
Ever since the revolution Egypt has suffered / benefited from waves of popular protest. The expressions in Tahrir Square were largely political, yet included a significant expression of social and economic discontent. The original chant which rang through the streets demanded, ‘Bread, Freedom, and Social Justice.’ Most focus since the revolution has been on political [...]
Tameem Youness: Sons of [BEEP]!
Tameem put together a vlog that has all the ingredients of a viral video. It’s short [39 seconds], funny, talks about current events in Egypt. The above video is an Arabic. The one…
Music Video: Digla’s Angry Friday
Description from Digla’s official YouTube channel: “Angry Friday” is a song telling the story and recapturing the events and climax of January 28th; the day that symbolizes everything our revolution stands for. As…
The Battle for Mohamed Mahmoud Street: Testimony
note: This is Part Two of the Mohamed Mahmoud Clashes. For Part One dealing with surrounding conspiracies, click here. Balancing Conspiracy with Testimony Each of these conspiracy theories has several flaws; indeed each flaw is revealed in the theory of its opposite. Furthermore, the theories thrive not on fact, but on speculation where facts are [...]
Help Translate CairoKee’s song ‘Ya El Medan’ to 20 languages in 7 days
CairoKee’s latest music video ‘Ya El Medan’ has hit a cord with me and with many Egyptians as it quickly became a viral video on YouTube and the social networks. The lyrics of…
Video: CairoKee ft. Aida El Ayouby – Ya El Medan (w/ English Subtitles)
Amir Eid’s CairoKee released a new music video yesterday that has quickly become viral on the social networks. ‘Ya El Medan’ (Hey Square) features Egyptian singer Aida El Ayouby, captures the…
Video: MagButter Describes his Tahrir Arrest (w/ English Subtitles)
This is the video testimony of MagButter, who was arrested with journalist Mona El-Tahawy by Egypt’s police early morning on the 24 November on Mohamed Mahmoud street. As you’ll see and…
Video: Malek’s Proposed Tahrir’s Solution for Transition Period (w/ English subtitles)
Blogger and activist Malek Mustafa speaks in this video of a proposed solution of how to return Egypt to a civilian-ruled state instead of the current military rule led by the…
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