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What to watch in Sisi’s run for president of Egypt

Posted on February 4, 2014 by nervana111

A man stands on a bridge holding huge posters of Egypt’s army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, central Cairo, Feb. 3, 2014. (photo by REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)   This piece is published in Al-Monitor It’s official. Egyptian Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 5 ( Jan27-Feb 2)

Posted on February 2, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday General Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi promoted to Field Marshal‪ Egypt’s SCAF empowers Field Marshal El-Sisi to run for president Deputy PM Ziad Bahaaeddin resigns Egypt releases Libyan militiaman Hadia after 5 kidnapped Egyptian diplomats let go Forensics: 62 dead … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 4 (Jan 20-26)

Posted on January 26, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday EU approves ‘largely orderly’ vote on constitution – April 6 vows to escalate protests if activists are not freed Foreign Ministry says communication over frozen membership of African Union is ongoing Strong Egypt party: The revolution’s constitution … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Egypt’s Referendum on General Sisi

Posted on January 19, 2014 by nervana111

The Supreme Election Committee has finally announced the results of Egypt’s constitution referendum that stated a turnout was 38.6% of the 53 million eligible voters, 98.1% of whom approved the draft constitution. This result can seem perplexing to many outsiders, but … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 2 ( Jan 6- Jan 12)

Posted on January 13, 2014 by nervana111

Monday Egypt summons Iran’s charge d’affaires to protest regime’s statements Egypt’s military chief Sisi is edging closer to presidential bid Egyptian protest permits to be issued online “soon.” Police disperse pro-Morsi sit-in at Paris consulate Egypt’s foreign dropped by $700 … Continue reading →

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Middle East Digest. December 2013 Part II

Posted on January 2, 2014 by nervana111

Iran British envoy to visit Iran for first time in two years Iran ready to discuss island dispute with UAE Iran’s Zarif stretches Gulf trip to include UAE Iran diplomacy must be backed by military power: Chuck Hagel Hassan Rouhani … Continue reading →

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Middle East Digest: December 2013. Part I Turkey

Posted on December 31, 2013 by nervana111

(Photo from an anti-corruption protest in Ankara, via Twitter) This is a special edition covering December’s events in Turkey, particularly the recent corruption scandal. Hope you enjoy it Main Headlines Deputy PM rules out  “ill will” against Gulen community Gulen rejects labeling … Continue reading →

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The Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist organisation?

Posted on December 27, 2013 by nervana111

This piece initially published in The Globe and Mail The designation of the Muslim Brotherhood group as a terrorist organization is the most recent example of a growing political agitation in Egypt, a new climax of an ongoing crisis that has shattered Egyptian … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 51 (Dec 16-22)

Posted on December 23, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Constitution referendum to be held over one stage in all governorates Egyptian police clash with students outside Cairo University Pro-MB female students shut down faculty of engineering Nour Party confused as Salafi preacher’s edict ordered referendum boycott … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 50 (Dec 9-15)

Posted on December 16, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Fresh clashes between Al-Azhar students and police Egypt army says jihadist leader killed in Sinai Egypt court acquits Qaddafi’s cousin Strong Egypt Party calls for a “no” vote in the upcoming referendum 15 killed in a gasoline … Continue reading →

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