Category Archives: June30

The anniversary of the Revolution and the need for truth and clarity

Posted on January 24, 2016 by nervana111

  Egypt’s 2012 election, Ahmed Shafiq versus Mohamed Morsi. Via Ahram An Egyptian proverb claims that Egypt was built by a “Halawani” sweet maker, a reference to the Egyptians’ addiction to sweet deserts and sweet talk too. The making of … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s heated religious debates

Posted on April 27, 2015 by nervana111

Last week, the privately owned Egyptian satellite channel Al-Qaherah wal Nas decided to pull the controversial talk show “With Islam” at Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh’s request. The show’s host, Islam al-Behery, is a controversial figure in Egypt because of his candid … Continue reading →

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It is not about Michele Dunne, it is about Egypt

Posted on December 13, 2014 by nervana111

(Michele Dunne via Carnegieendowment.org) Egyptian authorities denied, pursuant to security instructions, U.S. researcher Michele Dunne entry to Egypt after she arrived at Cairo International Airport. Ms. Dunne is a senior associate in the Middle East program of the Carnegie Endowment … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 26 ( June 23- 29)

Posted on June 29, 2014 by nervana111

Cartoon via The Economist Main Headlines  Monday Al-Jazeera journalists were sentence between 7 to 10 years in jail PM Tony Abbott tells Egypt that jailed Australian journalist is innocent US urges Egypt to pardon jailed Al-Jazeera journalists UN human rights … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 22 ( May 26- June 1)

Posted on June 1, 2014 by nervana111

  ( An Egyptian TV presenter wearing Sisi’s necklace, via Amro Ali ) Main Headlines  Monday Observers dispatched around the nation on first day of polling First day of 2014 presidential vote passes smoothly PEC excludes four judges for influencing … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Fight Against a Boycott

Posted on May 23, 2014 by nervana111

(Presidential candidate Sabahi, photo via Twitter) Initially published in the Atlantic Council’s Egypt Source Smart lyrics that portray Egypt as a united people from various governorates are part of a catchy song sung by Emirati cultural ambassador Hussein Al-Jassmi’s urging Egyptians … Continue reading →

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Egypt: The state, the army, and the future

Posted on April 4, 2014 by nervana111

Following months of speculation, leaks, and predictions, Egypt’s army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced his resignation, paving the way for a long-awaited presidential campaign. Sisi’s resignation, speech, and candidacy are unique in the history of Egypt. Although the country … Continue reading →

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Morsi, the last caliph-president of Egypt

Posted on December 20, 2013 by nervana111

This piece is  written by Mbayo Lo for Mondoweiss. I read it here  when the former deputy PM of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim has re-blogged it today.    The ousting of Egypt’s now former President Muhammad Morsi, by popular protest in some interpretations, or … Continue reading →

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Egypt and Political Satire

Posted on October 28, 2013 by nervana111

Will political satire survive in Egypt? Since January 2011, satirist Bassem Youssef has become Egypt’s most popular comedian. He has poked fun at nearly every one of Egypt’s political elite, and his merciless, biting jokes about ex-president Morsi’s poor performance and … Continue reading →

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General Sissi is no savior for Egypt’s non-Islamists

Posted on October 20, 2013 by nervana111

Quick glances at the events that lead to the June 30 protests and the subsequent army take-over on July 3rd are enough for any observer to understand that Sissi’s success came mainly in his ability to garner a wide coalition … Continue reading →

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