Al-Ahram Weekly Online   9 - 15 December 2004
Issue No. 720
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

'An unfair swap'
Egypt's release of an Israeli spy in exchange for six Egyptian students charged with infiltrating into Israel has left the public unsatisfied. Gihan Shahine speaks to the students and gauges reactions to their release
Another African tour
Magda El-Ghitany reports on Egypt's latest diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with Nile Basin nations
'No one is convinced'
Christian claims of forced conversions in Assiut and Al-Beheira catalyse angry protests in Cairo. Reem Nafie sifts through the evidence in Assiut
Obituary: A journalistic life, lived to its fullest
Said Sonbol (1929-2004)
Opposition uses US as pressure tactic?
An unexpected meeting between US Ambassador David Welch and Tagammu Party leader Rifaat El-Said sparked tension in the opposition's ranks, reports Gamal Essam El-Din
Uncertain elections
Will the government allow lawyers to hold elections? Mona El-Nahhas tried to find out
Safe steps
A bold plan to develop and de-mine the northwest coast is on the way. Magda El-Ghitany reports
Taking schools to the silk road
Will Egyptian students soon be learning Chinese? Mustafa El-Menshawy finds out

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