The 7 political figures were questioned about their political views, activities and affiliations
Egypt’s academic community has been fighting intervention by security bodies into academic life since former President Hosni Mubarak. Many scholars have voiced major concerns over the state’s tight grip on…
The flicker of hope for the student movement that was kindled at the start of 2013 was quickly overshadowed by deadly violence, leaving in its wake a trail of blood…
In the campus battles between students and security forces that are emblematic of the current political scene in Egypt, academics are taking divergent stances. These positions are arguably affecting the…
Following their arrests on Thursday, 7 opposition figures were ordered to be detained on Friday
The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) issued a statement warning of the growing restrictions on academic freedom and independence…
The March 9 Movement for the independence of universities organized a silent protest on Monday at Cairo University against the Cabinet’s approval…
The March 9 Movement in support of university independence condemned a legal amendment proposed by the Cabinet giving university heads the power…
A controversial request by Al-Azhar University’s president for riot police to enter the campus to contain protests on Wednesday raised questions once again around the institution’s independence and…
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