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About nervana111

Doctor, blogger and Commentator on Middle East issues. The only practising doctor who write in Middle Eastern politics in UK.

This Week in Egypt: Week 10-2019 ( March 4-10)

Posted on March 11, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Six Egyptians are killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash Egypt’s Sisi appoints close military ally as transport minister Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan is released after five years in prison Malaysia deports 6 Egyptians allegedly affiliated with Ansar al-Sharia radical group … Continue reading →

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My Twitter Thread on Women’s Day 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by nervana111

I do not usually re-publish my own Twitter threads, but this particular twitter thread is important to me as it reflects on my views on various issues related to women rights. I share it here for followers who are not … Continue reading →

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Twitter Thread: Ilhan Omar and Israel

Posted on March 5, 2019 by nervana111

U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 5th congeressional  district, Somali -American politician Ilhan Omar has stirred several contraversies recently. The latest was her fued with fellow Democrat Nita Lowey over support of Israel and alleged anti-Semitic comments. Ilhan’s controversial comments has prompted the Anti-Defamation League to … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Russian missiles separate NATO allies U.S. and Turkey

Posted on March 3, 2019 by nervana111

What would President Trump ask from Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan if he were allowed to ask for one thing only? An American official talking to a group of Turks on condition of anonymity recently asked that rhetorical question and continued…

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This Week in Egypt: Week 9-2019 ( Feb 25-Mar 3)

Posted on March 3, 2019 by nervana111

Top headlines Dozens killed and injured in crash and fire at Cairo’s main railway station Cairo crash driver left train with brakes off during row Egypt’s transport minister resigns after deadly Cairo train crash Hamas members arrested in Egypt in … Continue reading →

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Twitter Thread: Palestinian fighters from Gaza who joined ISIS branch in Egypt’s Sinai

Posted on February 24, 2019 by nervana111

This is an important thread by Mahmoud Gamal on Palestenian fighters who joined ISIS’s Sinai branch:     https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099598190490406913 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099598208358076416 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099598221377196032 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099598869921480704 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099599576443600896 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099599842995777537 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099600474699911168 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099600888551882754 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099601432951640064 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099601905121144832 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099602174634586118 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099602510283751425 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099603769447403520 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099604194573594624 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099604780731772928 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099605204012535808 https://twitter.com/mahmouedgamal44/status/1099605663024664576  

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This Week in Egypt: Week 8-2019 ( Feb 18-24)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt executes nine over 2015 killing of public prosecutor Suicide bombing kills 3 policemen near Cairo’s famed bazaar Egypt hosts milestone summit for Arab-European ties Egypt turns Back veteran New York Times reporter David Kirkpatrick Saudi King arrives … Continue reading →

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What after the Pope’s visit to the UAE?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by nervana111

  Pope Francis and A-Azhar Grand Imam in UAE “Your family could not find an Arabic name for you?” My teacher looked at me with disdain as he was trying to prnounce my “foreign” name, “Nervana.” Moving to a public … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 7-2019 ( Feb 11-17)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt approves bill that means president Sisi could remain in office until 2034 Egyptian troops hit by deadly jihadist attack in Sinai Several Egyptian troops killed or wounded in North Sinai Egypt thwarts bomb attack on a security … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 6-2019 ( Feb 4-10)

Posted on February 11, 2019 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Al-Azhar’s Imam calls on Muslims in the Middle East to ’embrace’ Christians Pope and grand imam sign historic pledge of fraternity in UAE Egypt’s Sisi is elected new chairman of African Union Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan discuss Renaissance Dam … Continue reading →

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