Monthly Archives: July 2020

This Week in Egypt: Week 30-2020 ( July 20-26)

Posted on July 26, 2020 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt says Sisi and Trump agree on need to maintain Libya ceasefire  Egypt and France conduct naval drill in Mediterranean Egypt’s Sisi discuses Libya, East Mediterranean developments with Greek PM Ethiopia wants non-binding agreement on GERD Egypt rejects … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Erdoğan setting the stage for invalidating the Lausanne Treaty

Posted on July 26, 2020 by nervana111

This is a brilliant piece by Turkish writer Yavuz Baydar, published in, in Ahval, on Erdogan’s intention after converting Hagia Sophia to a mosque. Republished here with permission.    (Photo via Ahval) A spectre is haunting Europe, the spectre of Turkish … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 29-2020 (July 13-19)

Posted on July 20, 2020 by nervana111

Top Headlines AU-brokered GERD talks end with no deal African Union to hold mini-summit on GERD Egypt’s Sisi meets Libyan tribesmen after eastern call to intervene Egypt offers reusable face masks in state subsidy scheme  Egypt reports lowest daily coronavirus … Continue reading →

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Turkey, Egypt, and the Libyan Discourse

Posted on July 18, 2020 by nervana111

  ( Sisi ‘s visit to Sisi Barrani airforce base June 2020- Photo via twitter)   Sidi Barrani in north-western Egypt is a sleepy town that is just a quick stop for travellers heading to Libya. Yet the little town … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 28-2020 ( July 6-12)

Posted on July 13, 2020 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt raises army readiness in anticipation of Libya showdown with Turkey GERD talks see continued disagreements Egypt keeps domestic fuel prices unchanged A member of staff at the German government press office is suspected of working for Egyptian … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 27- ( June 29-July 5)

Posted on July 6, 2020 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt reopens airports and welcomes tourists to pyramids after COVID closure Egypt says no breakthrough reached on second day of AU-sponsored GERD talks Turkish defence minister and chief of staff visited Tripoli Unidentified warplanes hit Libya’s al-Watiya airbase … Continue reading →

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