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The Ongoing Egyptian Revolution: The challenges and hopes for Egypt, the Palestinian struggle, and the Global Spring.

Lillian Boctor — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:14:35 +0000

A Discussion with Egyptian journalist and activist Deena Gamil in Montreal on March 10, 2012 at Café l'Artère, as part of Israeli Apartheid Week

As part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2012, Egyptian journalist and activist Deena Gamil spoke in several Canadian cities, including Ottawa, Toronto, Peterborough and Montreal.

The Second Egyptian Revolution

Lillian Boctor — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:22:04 +0000

Thousands return to Tahrir Square as Central Security Forces and military police continue violent attacks: Interviews with Egyptian activists Sherif Joseph Rizk and Yehia El Gammal

The second wave of the Revolution has come back to Tahrir Square. After the massive demonstration on Friday, 18 November 2011, calling for an end to military rule, about 200 people, mainly family members of martyrs who died in the January 25 uprisings and people who were previously injured, staged a sit-in at Tahrir Square.

No Military Trials for Civilians in Egypt

Lillian Boctor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:09:31 +0000

Interview with Egyptian activist Shahira Abouellail, one of the founders of the No Military Trials Campaign in Egypt

Since January 28, 2011, when the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) became the interim rulers of Egypt, at least 12,000 civilians have been subjected to speedy military trials, often without any access to lawyers, witnesses or evidence. Military trials are being used by SCAF as a means to stifle dissent and create a climate of fear in Egypt.