Egyptian revolution 2011

Content about the Egyptian revolution of 2011 and its aftermath.

Talking 'bout a revolution?

The Syrian events are a challenge for both left wing party people and revolutionaries. Part of the confusion, however, is related to matters of…

The rise of Egypt’s workers

Joel Beinin on strikes, the labour movement and workers' organizing before, during and after the Egyptian intifada.

Egypt, Bahrain, London, Spain?– Tahrir Square as a meme

DSG's piece on resistance tactics as 'meme' and the emergence of public space occupations in North Africa and Europe.

Indignados and the Arab Spring - a graphic collection

Work from designers and artists at the sharp end of 2011's rebellions in the Middle East, North…

A trip down CrimethInc’s memory hole: 2010-2011 in review, reviewed.

Cautiously Pessimistic blog analyses and critiques Crimethinc's piece on the UK anti-austerity…

Egypt’s security forces massacred prisoners during the revolution

During the Egyptian revolution of January 2011, security forces massacred over 100 prisoners, and…

Tahrir Square somewhere

Egypt: a historic compromise over an attempt at democratic insurrection - Mouvement Communiste and Kolektivně proti kapitálu

Pamphlet by Mouvement Communiste and Kolektivně proti kapitálu about the unrest in…

To the Occupy movement – the occupiers of Tahrir Square are with you

A letter of solidarity to the #Occupy movement, from activists in Cairo, which also attempts to…

Egyptian postal workers.

Post-Ramadan strike wave hits Egypt

The first two weeks of September have witnessed a massive wave of strikes, with many more planned for the rest of the month. These are taking…

Shoplifters of the world unite - Slavoj Žižek

Slavoj Žižek on the meaning of the recent riots in England's cities.

Suez Canal workers protest, 2011.

Revolution in Egypt: interview with an Egyptian anarcho-syndicalist

Interview by the Friends of the classless society (Berlin) with an anarcho-syndicalist from Egypt.

Egyptian trade unionists: Declaration of independence

Egyptian Trade Unionists: Declaration of Independence and statement of support for BDS.