Tag Archives: Tiran

On the Red Sea islands dispute

Posted on January 16, 2017 by nervana111

Egyptian lawyer Khaled Ali celebrates outside the courthouse in Cairo after the verdict. Photograph: Khaled Elfiqi/EPA- via the Guardian The unseasonably warm weather in Cairo, with temperatures of 20°C has been coupled with spring-like excitement. Egypt’s State Council Supreme Administrative … Continue reading →

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Egypt and the land

Posted on April 28, 2016 by nervana111

  “Awad sold his land” is a slogan that surfaced in Egypt following president Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s agreement with Saudi Arabia to transfer two Red Sea islands (Tiran and Sanafir) to Saudi sovereignty. Egypt has been controlling those strategically placed … 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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Egyptian Aak 2016- Week 14 (Apr 4-10)

Posted on April 11, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines Italy recalls its ambassador from Egypt for consultations over Italian student murdered in Cairo. Friday Saudi King Salman starts Egypt Thursday Saudi Arabia and Egypt agree to build a bridge over the Red Sea. Saturday Egypt and Saudi … Continue reading →

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