Protests

Egypt in Crisis Ahead of Elections

Military council refuses to delay polls as divisions heighten between army, political parties and protestors

25 Nov 11

Lenient verdicts expected as Emirates authorities appear more assured of maintaining stability.

25 Nov 11

New parliament urged not to squander achievements of spring revolution.

23 Nov 11

Activist says situation just like original uprising in January.

21 Nov 11

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

17 Nov 11

Revolution seen as opportunity to press for progress in conservative society.

17 Nov 11

North African state has managed to head off major unrest experienced by other regional states.

17 Nov 11

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

15 Nov 11

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

4 Nov 11

Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.

3 Nov 11

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