 'My new headquarters will be in every street, coffee shop and alleyway in Egypt.' -- Imprisoned Ghad Party leader Ayman Nour after the bloody confrontation between his supporters and opponents  'Some of the teachers who will be tested have been in the profession for over 30 years. Why are they being tested now?' -- An angry school teacher on the exams teachers took to get a substantial financial boost  'To a great degree it has dissolved tensions between the state and the press and will help recoup Egypt's international image on issues pertaining to freedom of expression.' -- Prominent columnist Salama Ahmed Salama when editor-in-chief of Al-Dostour received a presidential pardon after being convicted of publishing misinformation concerning the health of President Hosni Mubarak  'Any imprudent move might see the syndicate entering into a legal battle with the government which will distract us from the primary aim of improving wages and conditions.' -- Doctors' Syndicate treasurer Essam El-Erian on protests staged by Doctors Without Rights parent page (1 - 6 January 2009, issue #928) |