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Egypt: Gaza Solidarity Activists Kidnapped, Abused and then Released

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Thu, 2008-10-09 05:14 By Nermeen Edress

While celebrating the 6th of October victory and in alliance with the International Solidarity Movement to break Gaza Siege, activists from different Egyptian civil entities, syndicates, and political parties decided to head to Gaza in an attempt to break the siege. The attempt was cut short by the Egyptian Security, and around 36 activists were ‘kidnapped' and detained.

Alzahrawi reports:  read more »

Egypt: The Fire Series Continues

Global Voices Online » Egypt - Mon, 2008-10-06 22:10 By Nermeen Edress

Apparently, the fire monster is not over with Egypt yet and has decided to shoot off to El Mehalla El Kobra. “Ghazl El Mehalla Textile Factories No. 6, 7, 16 have burnt down,” reports Arabawy.

Karim El Behiry reports from the Gharbeia governorate:  read more »

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