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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 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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Egypt-Turkey: Long, turbulent history

Posted on December 10, 2013 by nervana111

Initially published in Islamist Gate  Ottoman Sultan Selim I, the conquerer of Egypt “History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” This famous quote by Mark Twain is highly relevant to the relationship between Egypt and Turkey. Egypt’s decision … Continue reading →

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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 49 ( Dec 2- Dec 8)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt tweaks roadmap; may see presidential vote held first UN calls for amending protest law 23 protesters detained under new protest law to be released on bail Prosecution: appeals release order of 23 protesters detained under new … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 48 ( Nov 25- Dec1)

Posted on December 1, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egyptian police disperse first protest after new law passed Former presidential candidate Sabahy launches presidential race Railway service to Upper Egypt resume again Salvation Front: Mobilizing for ‘yes’ to Constitution Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate threatens mass demos against … Continue reading →

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Middle East Digest: November Edition

Posted on December 1, 2013 by nervana111

This is my second monthly selection of news, reports, and articles covering  the Middle East (except Egypt). I hope you find useful. Main Headlines  Iran Iran FM Zarif outlines ideas to exit nuclear dispute Hard bargaining in Geneva on Iran nuclear … 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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The Muslim Brotherhood’s new initiative. Many motives; one dead end.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by nervana111

Over the course of a few days, the Muslim Brotherhood has released two very different statements. One is defiant and was issued by their imprisoned leader, ex-president Morsi, who warns that, “Egypt will not recover from its crisis until the … Continue reading →

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