Category Archives: Egypt

Egyptian Aak: Week 17

Posted on April 28, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Islamist MPs prepare for battle against judiciary Morsi under fire after meeting with judges Al-Azhar under pressure not to issue women’s rights document Islamists heckle popular current leader Sabbahi at Shubra university Egypt’s IMF loan accord unlikely … Continue reading →

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The Accomplishments of President Morsi

Posted on April 22, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo of Morsi’s achievements  booklet from FaceBook) “Months of achievements…President Morsi builds Egypt anew,” is a 124-page booklet authored by Reda al-Masry, a so-called “educational expert” and the author of several educational articles on the Brotherhood and other Islamic websites. … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 16

Posted on April 21, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo from Friday’s clashes via The Daily News Egypt) Main Headlines Monday Egypt court orders release of Mubarak in killing protesters case Egypt detains Salafist accused of torching Wafd Party HQ Minister of Information sexually harasses reporter: ‪Mubarak’s court appearance stuns … Continue reading →

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Essam el-Erian: Mr.Conspiracy

Posted on April 17, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo: Reuters) In a contrast to the formal statement made by the Muslim Brotherhood condemning the Boston bombing, Essam el-Erian, the vice chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice party, sparked widespread controversy when he posted a long comment on Facebook, … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 15. The Week of Kheba

Posted on April 14, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo: President Morsi, and Minister of Defense Abdel el-Fattah el-Sissi AP) Main Headlines Monday Egypt suspends Iranian tourist trips Egyptian figures condemn Cathedral violence but disagree on causes Prosecutor general Prosecutor general will only leave if court forces him, says … Continue reading →

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Understanding Sukuk

Posted on April 13, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo, Grand Sheik of al-Azhar: Egypt Independent) In an effort to develop Islamic alternatives to conventional investments, Muslim scholars have advocated new economical instruments, which fit with Sharia prohibition of usury and encouragement of shared risks. Islamic banking is growing, not … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s ‘Daily Show’ has provoked the worst in Islamist ideology

Posted on April 10, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo: YouTube Screengrab) This piece initially published in The Globe and Mail Many Egyptians still remember the eagerly awaited speeches of presidents Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat, and the intense debate that usually followed. Nowadays the eagerness and the … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 14

Posted on April 7, 2013 by nervana111

 (Coffins of dead Copts following Saturday sectarian clashes – Twitter  via @auscma) Main Headlines Monday Shura Council moves to allow religious slogans in campaigns Another report filed against satirist Bassem Youssef  First Iranian tourists arrive in Egypt amid tight security … Continue reading →

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In Egypt, Brotherhood may ‘spoil’ everything

Posted on April 4, 2013 by nervana111

Egyptian president Morsi orates last year in Germany. (AFP photo) This piece was initially published in NOW.  Look forward to your feedback Whenever there is a regime change, there are those who carry the potential to ‘spoil’ it. This idea … Continue reading →

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Diary of Aak, week13: The Kaboos

Posted on March 31, 2013 by nervana111

TV host Bassem Youssef arrives at high court on Sunday  (Photo: Ahram) Main Headlines Monday FJP denounces violence, and demand justice Prosecution orders arrest of five activists Alaa Abdel Fatah to surrender to proesecutors in attack on Brotherhood HQ case … Continue reading →

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