Category Archives: Egypt

On Copts of Egypt: A Personal Journey

Posted on January 8, 2016 by nervana111

Cairo ___ many years ago, my primary school teacher took me aside and gave me a stern ultimatum. Either cut my links with one of my friends, “C,” or my school performance would be affected. In my teacher’s view, “C” … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Dec 28-2015/ Jan 4-2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by nervana111

  My apology for late posting of my weekly compilation, as I took few days break to celebrate the New Year. Here is a light compilation of the last few days of 2015 and the beginning of 2016.  Wish you … Continue reading →

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Yazidi girl Nadia Murad visits Egypt

Posted on December 28, 2015 by nervana111

Nadia Murad Basee Taha, the 21-year old Yazidi woman brutally tortured and raped by ISIS fighters in Iraq, has embarked on a very tricky mission: to confront the Muslim world with the crimes of ISIS. She is visiting Egypt to … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 52 ( Dec 22- 27)

Posted on December 27, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt hires consultancy to check airport security after Russia crash. Tuesday Israel approves natural gas exports to Egypt. Friday Nine police, army generals among 11 newly appointed governors. Saturday Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia say committed to reaching understandings on … Continue reading →

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Stories From Egypt

Posted on December 22, 2015 by nervana111

In this Christmas season, and amidst the doom and gloom in the Middle East, I like to share these two stories from Egypt. First, Mohamed Ayman Shaweeka, a young Egyptian soldier, saved the life of 16 of his comrades in … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 51 ( Dec 14-20)

Posted on December 20, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egypt to appoint international firm to review airport security. Monday UK report recommends no ban of Muslim Brotherhood, but warns of possible extremist links. Thursday Major general Moahmed Sharway will be replacing Major general Salah Hegazy as new … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 ( Week 49 Nov 30 – Dec 6)

Posted on December 7, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egyptian journalist Alexandrani is arrested and charged with spreading false information. Tuesday Egypt orders retrial for Muslim Brotherhood leaders including general guide Mohamed Badie. Thursday  28.3% turnout in both of both stages of Egypt’s parliamentary elections. Friday Egypt … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 48 (Nov 21- 27)

Posted on November 30, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines IS militants claim hotel attack that killed seven in Sinai. (Tuesday) Egypt to buy advanced weapons from Moscow. (Wednesday) Pope Tawadros II breaks with predecessor’s ban, flies to Jerusalem for bishop’s funeral. (Thursday) Egypt cancels reservations on the … Continue reading →

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The world’s failed war on terrorism

Posted on November 28, 2015 by nervana111

Initially published in Egypt’s Ahram       This Cartoon by Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune sums up my thoughts about our disunity in fighting terrorism   Sinai, Beirut, Paris, Bamako, and Tunis: the latest terror attacks across three continents are a … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 47 (Nov 16 -22)

Posted on November 22, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines • Two Egyptians confirmed dead in the Paris terrorist attacks. (Monday) • Russia confirmed that a bomb brought down Russian jet in Egypt. (Tuesday) • Second phase of parliamentary elections launched in Egypt. (Sunday) Egyptians vote in the … Continue reading →

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