Category Archives: Egypt

Short Comments: Egypt’s muted crisis management

Posted on November 18, 2015 by nervana111

Less than 24 hours after Russia’s security chief announced that traces of foreign explosives were found in the debris from the Airbus plan that crashed in Egypt’s Sinai, the terror group Islamic State released a photo of a Schweppes drink … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 46 (Nov 9- 15)

Posted on November 15, 2015 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Egypt military frees prominent activist reporter Hossam Bahgat. Tuesday Moscow bans flights by Egypt Air lines to ‪ Friday  Al-Sisi with Saudi King Salman during Arab- South America Summit Via Ahram Main Headlines  Monday Egypt police kill leading … Continue reading →

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Is Egypt ready for the next terrorist attack?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by nervana111

Local Egyptian outlets: Egypt is facing a Western conspiracy- via AP Investigators of the Russian plane crash in Egypt are now “90 percent sure” the noise heard in the final seconds of a cockpit recording was an explosion caused by … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 45 ( Nov 2- 8)

Posted on November 9, 2015 by nervana111

This was the hardest week this year to collect and summarize Egypt’s news. It is hard to compile conflicting and often confusing news. I hope you find it useful.  Top Headlines UK holidaymakers stranded in Egypt as Downing Street cancels flight amid terror … Continue reading →

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ISIS, Russia, and Egypt

Posted on November 6, 2015 by nervana111

What really happened to Russian Metrojet Flight 9268 over Sinai a few days ago? Forget it. The fatal crash does not matter any more. Regardless of what truly did or did not happen to the Russian plane, the prevailing theory … Continue reading →

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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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