Tag Archives: Sisi

Egypt: The state, the army, and the future

Posted on April 4, 2014 by nervana111

Following months of speculation, leaks, and predictions, Egypt’s army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced his resignation, paving the way for a long-awaited presidential campaign. Sisi’s resignation, speech, and candidacy are unique in the history of Egypt. Although the country … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014- Week 13 ( March 24-30)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by nervana111

  Main Headlines Monday A court in Egypt sentences to death 528 Morsi’s supporters to death Fast’ and ‘bizarre’ death penalty will be appealed: Defense lawyers Defense team to appeal the verdict Al- Jazeera’s Greste says charges are baseless Egypt court … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014- Week 12 ( Mar 17-23)

Posted on March 24, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt military chief reshuffles commanders Mohamed al-Shahat appointed chief of Egypt’s second field army Egypt court rejects request to replace judge in Morsi’s trial Egypt’s Presidential Election Commision issues regulations for upcoming polls Interim president Mansour: Egypt … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 11 (Mar 10-16)

Posted on March 16, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Three prominent activists claim they were beaten while being transferred to court Brotherhood-led alliance has criticized Saudi Arabia for backing the coup in Egypt Arab foreign ministers discuss new counter-terrorism cooperation Assassination attempt on retired general Sami … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. week 10: ( Mar3-9)

Posted on March 10, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday  Attacks on police officerscontinue across Egypt Egypt is ‘deeply concerned’ as another citizen shot in Benghazi Two sentenced to 10 years in Khaled Said murder retrial Egypt’s wheat suppliesare enough to last until June Egyptian journalist El-Beheery … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 9 ( Feb 24- Mar2)

Posted on March 3, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt interim government resigns unexpectedly Seven Egyptian Christians found shot execution-style on Libyan beach Egypt starts talks with NATOover cooperation to confront terrorism Egyptian court confirms Brotherhood terrorist label Rassd News journalists referred to military court for leaking … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s new buffer government

Posted on February 25, 2014 by nervana111

(Photo of Egypt’s new PM by Khaled Kandil / Associated Press / November 24, 2013) The culture of rumors and speculations in Egypt can tempt us to abandon our logical thinking. Take, for example, the resignation of Beblawi’s government—this was a move that took … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 7 ( Feb10-16)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by nervana111

Photo of the Taba’s explosion via Reuters Main headlines Monday Al-Jazeera crew referred to criminal court for inciting against Egypt Six political groups to hold conference demanding release of political detainees EU ambassador: We want Egypt to succeed Pro- Morsi … Continue reading →

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What to watch in Sisi’s run for president of Egypt

Posted on February 4, 2014 by nervana111

A man stands on a bridge holding huge posters of Egypt’s army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, central Cairo, Feb. 3, 2014. (photo by REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)   This piece is published in Al-Monitor It’s official. Egyptian Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 4 (Jan 20-26)

Posted on January 26, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday EU approves ‘largely orderly’ vote on constitution – April 6 vows to escalate protests if activists are not freed Foreign Ministry says communication over frozen membership of African Union is ongoing Strong Egypt party: The revolution’s constitution … Continue reading →

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