Al-Ahram Weekly Online   2 - 8 June 2011
Issue No. 1050
Egypt
 
Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875

Unity remains elusive
After Friday's Second Day of Anger youth groups continue to struggle to find a clear voice, reports Mohamed Abdel-Baky
Constitution first, democracy later?
Critics of the constitutional amendments approved two months ago are now campaigning against the changes. Amira Howeidy explores the likely consequences
Mubarak awaits trial in Sharm El-Sheikh
Ousted president Hosni Mubarak is expected to face trial at the Red Sea resort after a medical committee ruled he was too unwell to be moved to Cairo, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Turning the page
Egyptian-Iranian relations are seeing a new beginning, writes Amani Maged
Crushed ice in Nuseirat
Ramzy Baroud walks down memory lane
Committee politics
Will the Wafd Party enter parliamentary elections with a united front, asks Mohamed Abdel-Baky
Presidential hopeful
A recent court ruling could pave the way for opposition leader Ayman Nour to run for president, Mona El-Nahhas reports
Most welcome decision
Palestinians in Gaza breathe a sigh of collective relief as Egypt permanently opens its border at Rafah, greatly denting Israel's siege on the Strip, writes Saleh Al-Naami
Border issues
The permanent opening of Rafah Crossing was hailed by many as a positive step. But is it really so simple, asks Doaa El-Bey
Palaces of power
All presidential palaces will be added to Egypt's antiquities list, reports Nevine El-Aref
Safe and secure
A professional security agency has been hired to protect Egypt's historical mosques, Nevine El-Aref reports
All for the child
Egypt's first National Child Rights Observatory is to promote children's rights, reports Reem Leila

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