President Trump’s proposal to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group risks upsetting American allies from Turkey to Indonesia.
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Is the Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group?
President Trump wants to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. The group says it isn’t, an assessment that many experts share.
Egypt Approves New Muscle for el-Sisi, Its Strongman Leader
Voters approve constitutional amendments giving President el-Sisi new powers, reversing gains of the Arab Spring and allowing him to rule until 2030.
Egypt Approves New Muscle for Its Strongman Leader
Voters approve constitutional amendments giving President el-Sisi new powers, reversing gains of the Arab Spring and allowing him to rule until 2030.
In Egypt Referendum, Only the Turnout Seems in Doubt
The country began three days of voting on constitutional amendments that will effectively extend President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s hold on power until 2030.
Istanbul Dispatch: Arab Exiles Sound Off Freely in Istanbul Even as Turkey Muffles Its Own Critics
Istanbul has become the hub for dissidents from around the Arab world, who broadcast opposing views back into their homelands. At the same time, many local Turkish journalists remain jailed.
At Egypt’s Tourism Gems, Animal Abuse Is an Ugly Flaw
The rampant mistreatment of horses, camels and donkeys at major attractions like the pyramids of Giza has prompted calls for visitors to boycott rides.
Hopes Raised During the Arab Spring Are Being Revived Across North Africa
The uprisings of 2011 are inspiring a new generation to challenge entrenched, authoritarian leaders, raising hopes as well as doubts about the future.
Mummified Mice and Falcons Are Found in Egyptian Tomb
Archaeologists said the recently discovered tomb contained dozens of animals along with a married couple. It dates back more than 2,000 years.
Egypt’s Soap Opera Clampdown Extends el-Sisi’s Iron Grip to TV
The crackdown on soap operas is the latest extension of a far-reaching authoritarianism that is unusual even for a country long governed by strongmen.