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Egypt: Is Kuntar Worth it?

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Sat, 2008-07-19 01:25 By Amira Al Hussaini

“Too many people are jovial about the return of Samir Al Kuntar, with even Nasrallah informing him that the 2006 war was for him. The question I would like to pose here, regardless of whether or not Kuntar is a child killer , is it worth it?” writes Sandmonkey, from Egypt.

Egypt: Freedom House Report

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Mon, 2008-07-14 14:48 By Amira Al Hussaini

The annual Freedom House report on Egypt is out, writes Ibn Al Dunya, who adds: “I was most fascinated by their brief historical outline, and must confess that i had trouble in galvanizing strength to read on.”

Saudi Arabia: Pious Wife Beating

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Mon, 2008-07-14 14:44 By Amira Al Hussaini

From Cairo, Tom Gara posts a video [Ar] featuring a Saudi clergyman preaching on how to discipline wives. He adds: “This clip of a Saudi cleric explaining how to properly beat your wife is pure poetry - you couldn't make more perfect anti-Saudi propaganda if you tried.”

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Egypt: Bird Flu?

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Mon, 2008-07-14 14:35 By Amira Al Hussaini

Egyptian blogger Zeinobia wonders if her country will be effected by bird flu this summer.

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