First Person

Tense Time for Libyan Diaspora

Longtime Libyan exile in London worries about friends and family and recalls a recent “horrific” visit to her homeland.

25 Feb 11

Tweeting From Tahrir

An Egyptian journalist recalls how he dodged rocks, plain-clothes police, camels and agonised over journalistic ethics while reporting on the uprising in Tahrir Square.

22 Feb 11

Egyptians Ponder Israel Peace Terms

The Egyptian army has been quick to commit to all its international agreements, however ordinary people say they want more dignified relations with their neighbour.

21 Feb 11

What Next in the New Egypt?

After the euphoria of Mubarak's resignation, Egyptians discuss fundamental political and economic reforms.

13 Feb 11

My Struggle for Land

A personal story of how feuding over land rights can tear families apart.

1 Oct 10
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