The January 25th Revolution and Changes in Egyptian Society

Page 8 of the March 28th issue of Al Masry Al Youm -
'Tracking People's Behavior After the Revolution'

For long, Egyptian citizens’ social conduct has been criticized by many. In post-revolution Egypt opinions are divided. One side says people will never improve enough so that democracy can take root, and the other says time and effort of citizens will bring change to society.


 Hassieb AudioDoc The January25 Revolution and Changes in Egyptian Society by IngyH
Total Length: 14m15s

Research for this project was conducted using Gamal Hamdan’s Shakhsiyyet Masr, and from the A-U-C archives the document ‘The American University in Cairo: A Period of Rapid Change. The Presidency of Raymond F. Mcclain from January 1955 to July 1963.’ Special thanks to Ebony Coletu, Michael Reimer, Jehane Ragai, and Sarah Shabayek for lending their voices to this documentary. Thanks also to Sporting Club in Alexandria, Egypt for hosting the Belal Fadl Public Lecture.  

Protesters march through downtown Alexandria on Feb. 11
Photo: Ingy Hassieb

The songs used in this documentary are:

Revolution by The Beatles, Al Ayam by Omar Khairat, Come Together by The Beatles, Free Your Mind by Digla, Money by Pink Floyd, Highlights by Digla, People Are Strange by The Doors, Sout El Horreya by Wust El Balad. 

Man on the Street Interviews: Do You Trust The Egyptian Army?

Man On The Street Interviews: Do You Trust The Army? by IngyH

Millions of Egyptians had celebrated the military's descent to the streets and their assuming control of the country after the collapse of the Mubarak regime.

Egyptians celebrate the army's descent to the streets during the January
25th Uprising - Photo: Ingy Hassieb

The Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces has been guiding Egypt through its transitional phase with claims that power will soon be handed over to a civilian government.

But with the country still in a relative state of instability, opinions as to whether or not the military is capable of leading Egypt out of the woods seem divided.

Students at the American University in Cairo, A-U-C share their thoughts.

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The military has repeatedly claimed it does not seek to maintain control. Parliamentary and Presidential elections are set to take place in the fall of 2011, which according to the Supreme Council should be enough time for new and old political parties to make the necessary preparations for a peaceful hand over of power.

This was Ingy Hassieb, A-U-C.