Tag Archives: middle-east

Middle East Digest: October Edition

Posted on November 2, 2013 by nervana111

This is a monthly selection of news, reports, and articles covering the Middle East (except Egypt). I hope you find it useful.  Syria Chemical experts  begin destroying Syria’s weapons arsenal UN urges immediate humanitarian access to Syria Syria wins cautious … 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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Egyptian Aak. Week 43

Posted on October 28, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday The attack on Warraq church: From wedding to funeral Egyptian Christians fear chaos after wedding bloodshed Egypt supports Saudi Arabia’s rejectionof UNSC seat Military intelligence denies illegal dealwith kidnappers of Egyptian drivers in Libya Ansar Bayt al-Maqdisclaims … 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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Egyptian Aak. Week 42

Posted on October 20, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Obama sends Eid greetings to Egypt Interim President Adly Mansour Latest mediation between Islamists and Egypt government reaches stalemate Police fire teargas at Alexandria  pro-Morsi protesters Public prosecution to investigate death of U.S. citizen in prison Authorities … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 39

Posted on September 29, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt’s urgent matters court bans activities of the Muslim Brotherhood Muslim Brotherhood figure says group will appeal dissolution verdict Brotherhood’s el-Erian calls for Egypt’s students to work against ‘fascist’ coup Brotherhood’s Salah Sultan detained at airport Civilians … Continue reading →

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Week 34. A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 25, 2013 by nervana111

This piece was initially published in the premium edition of The Globe and Mail October 6, 1981_____ the distance between my home and the bakery was no more than a few hundred meters, yet it felt like an endless journey. … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 34

Posted on August 25, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday At least 24 policemen killed in blast in Sinai Sinai killings  are a cover up for murder of Brotherhood detainees – spokesman 255 Brotherhood members detained pending investigations Egypt prosecutor detains Morsi for 15 days in new … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 33

Posted on August 19, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday Egypt deadlocked over crackdown 
on pro-Morsi camps Morsi’s supporters stand firm, brace for Egypt crackdown Facebook removes Egypt’s jihadi pages for inciting violence Mansour set to appoint 20 new governors 20 new governors Egypt‘s judiciary extends Morsi … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak- Week 31. The Anatomy of Defiance

Posted on August 4, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday No intention to declare emergency state: El-Beblawi Pro-Mursi Wasat party leaders arrested Muslim Brotherhood marches on Egypt Army’s Intelligence HQ Army throws flyers at pro-Morsi protestors Islamists denounce Interior Ministry for reinstating anti-extremism department 15 Cairo street … Continue reading →

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