Tag Archives: Sisi

Egyptian Aak 2016- Week 18 ( May 2-8)

Posted on May 8, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines Egyptian prosecutors ordered the detention of journalists Amr Badr and Mahmoud El-Sakka. Monday Egyptian papers begin publishing interior minister’s photo in negative. Wednesday Espionage case of former President Mohamed Morsi has been adjourned. Saturday Egyptian policemen killed in an … Continue reading →

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Remembering Islam El-Behery on his Birthday

Posted on May 5, 2016 by nervana111

  Islam el-Behery Via Youm 7 newspaper “Today is Islam El-Behery’s birthday”____ Facebook has always been diligent in sending Birthdays notification, but this one was awkward. What is the point in writing a Facebook message to a man in prison? … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 17 April 25-May 1

Posted on May 1, 2016 by nervana111

    Photo of anti-Sisi protests in Egypt – via Tahrir Institute Top Headlines Protests against President Fattah el-Sisi broken up with tear gas. Monday Egypt puts on trial 237 activists for protests against Sis. Saturday Egypt’s Nour Al-Sherbini becomes … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 16: April 18 – 24

Posted on April 24, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines An Egyptian judge renews detention of 25 protesters against the Red Sea islands deal An Egyptian policeman shot and killed a vendor. Tuesday Egypt arrests dozens ahead of protests against the president. Friday Egypt’s military deploys forces nationwide … Continue reading →

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Egypt: A coup against the coup?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by nervana111

Gamal El-Gaml wrote an interesting article in Egypt’s Al-Masry Al-Youm.  He claimed that weeks ago he received detailed information on what he described as arrangements for a “manufactured popular revolt” against the Egyptian president Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. He claimed, according to … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 12 ( March 21- 27)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Gag order is imposed on NGO foreign funding case. Monday 10 new ministers appointed in a new Cabinet reshuffle. Wednesday Founder of leading feminist organization officially summoned in NGO foreign funding case. Wednesday Human rights on trial in … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 3 ( Jan19-24)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines Giza blast kills 7 Egyptian policemen and 3 civilians. Thursday Chinese president arrives for Cairo visit, set for bilateral talks. Thursday Two Egypt-based militant groups claim responsibility for ‪Giza attack. Friday Egypt denies reports of mediation efforts with … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 2 ( Jan 11- 17)

Posted on January 17, 2016 by nervana111

  Top Headlines Egypt extends state of emergency in North Sinai until April. Tuesday Egypt’s Cabinet has approved a draft law criminalizing the use of “terrorist” symbols. Wednesday ‪ Egypt extends participation in Yemen conflict for up to one year. … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 1 ( Jan 4-10)

Posted on January 10, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Egypt convenes parliament for the first time in three years. Sunday Egyptian court upholds Mubarak jail sentence. Saturday Three knifemen storm a hotel in Hurghada. Friday ISIS-affiliated group claims responsibility for an attack on Giza hotel. Friday   President … Continue reading →

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On Copts of Egypt: A Personal Journey

Posted on January 8, 2016 by nervana111

Cairo ___ many years ago, my primary school teacher took me aside and gave me a stern ultimatum. Either cut my links with one of my friends, “C,” or my school performance would be affected. In my teacher’s view, “C” … Continue reading →

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