Category Archives: Diary of Aak

Short Comments: Esraa El-Taweel must be released

Posted on November 4, 2015 by nervana111

(Esraa El-Taweel, photo via Mada Masr) The photos of imprisoned Egyptian activist Esraa El-Taweel walking with crutches, sobbing, and begging for medical care as a judge extends her detention by 45 days, have gone viral, triggering a mix of responses … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015- Week 43 ( Oct 19-25)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt polling stations empty for no-contest vote. Monday Egypt replaces central bank governor Hisham Ramez. Wednesday 256 percent turnout rate in the first round of Egypt’s elections. Thursday Egypt police arrest senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Hassan Malek. Friday … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 42 ( Oct 12- 18)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt elected as UN Security Council non-permanent member. (Thursday) The Cairo Criminal Court acquitted Egyptian Islamic Jihad leader Mohamed al-Zawahiri. (Thursday) Low turnout in Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary election. (Sunday)   A woman shows the ink on her hand … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 41 (Oct 5-11)

Posted on October 11, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt’s net international reserves dropped for the third month in a row in September to $16.3 billion. (Wednesday) Electoral Commission to ban will ban women from wearing face veil while casting their ballots. (Thursday) Egypt signs deal for … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 40 ( Sept 28- Oct 4)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt says Russia’s intervention in Syria will counter terrorism. (Sunday) Lockheed Martin to supply Hellfire missiles to Egypt and Tunisia. (Tuesday) Libyan FM: Egyptian army sometimes operates in Libya when pursuing illegal smugglers. (Friday) Tunisian president makes first … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 39: September 21- 27

Posted on September 28, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines President Sisi pardoned100 of Egyptian activists including Aljazeera reporter Mohamed Fahmy & others. (Wenesday) Egypt says police killed militants who attacked the Italian consulate. (Friday) Al-Jazeera journalist after their release in Cairo- via AP  Main Headlines Monday Bodies … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 38 ( Sept 14 – 20)

Posted on September 20, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egyptian security forces accidentally shoot at Mexican tourist convoy, kill 12 (Monday) Egypt’s prosecution imposes gag order on Mexican tourists killing inquiry. (Wednesday) Egypt starts flooding Gaza tunnels. (Friday) Egypt’s Sisi swears in a new government. (Saturday) (Mexico’s … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 37 ( Sept 7- 13)

Posted on September 14, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Outgoing agriculture minister detained pending investigation into corruption charges. (Monday) Syria and Egypt agree on restoring ties. (Friday) Egyptian prime minister and cabinet resign after a series of high-profile accusations of corruption. (Saturday)  Main Headlines  Monday Egyptian court … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 36 ( Aug 31- Sept 6)

Posted on September 6, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines: Pentagon says 6 peacekeepers were injured in Sinai (Thursday) Egypt refers Islamist cleric Qaradawi, dozens others to military trial. (Saturday) Egyptian court releases full ruling in Al-Jazeera case. (Sunday)  Main Headlines  Monday EGAS: Investment in Eni mega gas … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 35 ( Aug 24 -30)

Posted on August 30, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines El-Sisi visits Russia (Tuesday) Arab League postpones issuance of “unified military force” protocol (Wednesday) Egypt sentences Al-Jazeera English journalists to 3 years in prison (Saturday) Egypt summons UK ambassador over criticism of Al-Jazeera trial (Sunday) Egypt to hold … Continue reading →

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