In this essay, leading Egyptian youth activist Ziyad al-Alimi argues that millions of Egyptians only voted for Mohammed Mursi to prevent a return to the Mubarak system. He says that instead of viewing it as a setback, the election result should be seen as marking the start of a democratic breakthrough
The Egyptian Presidential Pardon Committee yesterday announced the release of 30 pretrial detainees. The committee said in a statement that procedures to release the 30 pretrial detainees have b.