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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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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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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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Egyptian Aak (Week 11): When Fecklessness is An Attitude.

Posted on March 16, 2013 by nervana111

(Bakers protest in front of Ministry of Supply via  Elijah Zarwan) Main Headlines Monday Shura Council seeks way out of electoral law stalemate ‪Qatar says no more aid to Egypt for now Egyptian Copt dies in Libyan detention Police in Giza, and … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 10

Posted on March 10, 2013 by nervana111

(Egyptian riot police, Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany) Main Headlines Monday Thousands attend funeral in Port Said, and chant against the Brotherhood. Judge ruling in Mubarak’s retrial to step down. Comedian Bassem Youssef charged (again) with defaming Morsy. Foreign reserve continues … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 9

Posted on March 3, 2013 by nervana111

(Friday Protestors demanding the return of Military rule. Photo, the Daily News Egypt) Main Headlines:  Monday Morsi uses TV interview to burnish image. Salafist Nour Party to run in parliamentary elections.  Beltagy: ‪Opposition makes farcical demands to postpone elections Qandil … Continue reading →

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