Sharif Abdel Kouddous

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Sharif Abdel Kouddous is an independent journalist based in Cairo. He is a Democracy Now! correspondent and a Puffin Fellow at The Nation Institute.

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is Set to Pass a New, Draconian Protest Law

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is Set to Pass a New, Draconian Protest Law Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is Set to Pass a New, Draconian Protest Law

The Cairo-based correspondent calls the impending law a "more aggressive authoritarian order than the one we rose up against in 2011."

Nov 13, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation Letter From Western Sahara, a Land Under Occupation

For nearly four decades, Sahrawis have struggled for independence from Morocco. There are growing fears of a return to arms.

Nov 4, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

What Happened to Egypt’s Liberals After the Coup?

What Happened to Egypt’s Liberals After the Coup? What Happened to Egypt’s Liberals After the Coup?

Precious few political parties have spoken out against the military or its assault on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Oct 1, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Egypt’s Syrian Scapegoats

Egypt’s Syrian Scapegoats Egypt’s Syrian Scapegoats

Syrians fleeing the fighting at home have found themselves targeted amid Egypt’s political upheaval.

Sep 11, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight

Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight Bloodshed in Egypt: No End In Sight

With corpses filling Cairo’s streets and both sides vowing to escalate, any glimmers of revolutionary hope have been all but extinguished.

Aug 18, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Chaos and Bloodshed in the Streets of Cairo

Chaos and Bloodshed in the Streets of Cairo Chaos and Bloodshed in the Streets of Cairo

The violent clampdown by security forces has all but ended the possibility of a rapprochement with the Muslim Brotherhood.

Aug 15, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Deadly Clashes Deepen Crisis in Egypt

Deadly Clashes Deepen Crisis in Egypt Deadly Clashes Deepen Crisis in Egypt

At least seventy-four people were killed in skirmishes between Morsi supporters and armed men this weekend.

Jul 29, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Rise and Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood

The Rise and Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood The Rise and Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood

It took twelve months for the Brotherhood to go from the highest peaks of power to protesting in the streets of Cairo. What next for the organization?

Jul 19, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Scenes of Chaos in Egypt

Scenes of Chaos in Egypt Scenes of Chaos in Egypt

Deadly clashes shock a nation fresh off the heels of a military coup.

Jul 10, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next? What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next?

That a popular revolt facilitated Morsi’s ouster is undeniable. But it has also solidified the military’s role as the final arbiter of power in Egypt.

Jul 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

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