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.

Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’ Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’

One year after President Mohammed Morsi took office, millions will march across the country on June 30 to demand his removal from office.

Jun 26, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Can Mubarak’s Cronies Buy Their Way Out of Jail?

Can Mubarak’s Cronies Buy Their Way Out of Jail? Can Mubarak’s Cronies Buy Their Way Out of Jail?

Egypt’s reconciliation process has been lauded as restoring confidence to outside investors. But others say it amounts to impunity for the rich.

May 7, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain?

When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain? When Will Justice Be Served in Bahrain?

Two years after the Arab Spring came to Bahrain, protesters are still fighting rampant human rights abuses—a bloody battle that isn't likely to end anytime soon.

Mar 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Scenes From a Bahraini Burial

Scenes From a Bahraini Burial Scenes From a Bahraini Burial

Two years after the uprising in Bahrain began, protesters are still dying in the streets as the rest of the world looks the other way.

Feb 20, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Egyptians Reject State Authority

Egyptians Reject State Authority Egyptians Reject State Authority

Port Said is a city in full rebellion against the unreformed security forces of the young nation.

Feb 4, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Egypt on the Brink

Egypt on the Brink Egypt on the Brink

Clashes across the country have put the legitimacy of the Morsi government in question.

Jan 29, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Street Fights Rock Cairo as Supporters and Foes of Morsi Clash over Constitution

Street Fights Rock Cairo as Supporters and Foes of Morsi Clash over Constitution Street Fights Rock Cairo as Supporters and Foes of Morsi Clash over Constitution

Seven people are dead and more than 670 were injured in the violence, as several officials resign in protest.

Dec 6, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Uproar in Egypt Over President Morsi’s Power Play

Uproar in Egypt Over President Morsi’s Power Play Uproar in Egypt Over President Morsi’s Power Play

A sweeping presidential decree to extend his own authority and push through a new constutution has sparked protest in the streets of Cairo—and unified Morsi’s oppositio...

Nov 29, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

As Gazans Recover From Israeli Attacks, Trauma Mixes With Tentative Hope As Gazans Recover From Israeli Attacks, Trauma Mixes With Tentative Hope

Civilians pay the heaviest toll in Gaza, and when the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas put an end to the violence, thousands took to the street to celebrate.

Nov 26, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

‘People Are Resisting by Existing’: Gaza After the Bombing

‘People Are Resisting by Existing’: Gaza After the Bombing ‘People Are Resisting by Existing’: Gaza After the Bombing

Despite the brutal last hours of the barrage, Gazans are celebrating the cease-fire as a victory.

Nov 22, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

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