Tag Archives: Morsi

Egypt reacts to the news of Negm, Mandela, Sisi

Posted on December 9, 2013 by nervana111

This piece is published in Al-Monitor Two great losses and one poll summarize Egypt’s current struggle in a nutshell. The widespread mourning following the death of Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm; the sorrow in Egypt for the passing of iconic South African leader Nelson … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 47 (Nov 18-24)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt train and bus crash kill 26 outside Cairo Memorial at Egypt’s Tahrir Square sparks protest Anti-military, anti-Brotherhood protesters enter Tahrir for 1st time since Morsi’s ouster Former Jihadi figure says Jihadists involved in the killing of … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 46 (Nov 11-17)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by nervana111

Main headlines  Monday Egypt to adopt a French political system: Salmawy Appeal court has extended the detention of deposed president Morsi over jailbreak Egypt, and Russia to discuss political and military cooperation Pro-Sisi campaign wants army support on Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 45

Posted on November 10, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday First session in Morsi’s trial passes without major clashes TV crews attacked by Morsi supporters: Media reports Military officer shot dead in Ismailia Four injured during Morsy trial Pro-Morsi alliance praises former president’s ‘resistance’ during trial Egypt … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 44

Posted on November 3, 2013 by nervana111

Main headlines  Monday Pro-Morsi Al-Azhar students clash with security forces Morsi rejects authority of the court due to try him British’s Guardian  backs ‘counter-revolution’, says Egypt presidential aide Libya to confirm 100 Egyptian immigrants lost in the desert April 6 … 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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Mosques and Politics in Egypt

Posted on October 15, 2013 by nervana111

Nothing reflects the essence of Islam better than the pilgrimage to Mecca. It sums up the faith in a nutshell; humility, reflection, and most importantly, equality. In the haj, women stand side by side with men; the rich stand alongside the … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 41

Posted on October 13, 2013 by nervana111

Main headlines  Monday Triple attacks in Egypt following day of clashes Prosecutor general initiates investigation into violence of the last 2 days Egypt’s stocks climb to 8-Month high as investors ignore violence Canadians freed in Egypt still face travel ban … Continue reading →

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