Op-ed review: Anan’s exclusion from presidential race, the Muslim Brotherhood
National Police Day eclipses revolution anniversaryÂ
Amira El-Fekki
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Journalist in DNE's politics section, focusing on human rights, laws and legislations, press freedom, among other local political issues.
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Op-ed review: Questions on political context, candidates’ performance in presidential election
On Friday night, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced his bid for re-election. Shortly after, former military chief of staff Sami Anan did the same through a video published on his official Facebook page. A number of op-eds were aimed at attacking Al-Sisi’s rivals, such as in Al-Youm Al-Sabea and Al-Dostour. Others came in support of …
The complicated 2018 foreign agenda
Egypt undertakes missions on its borders, prioritises protection of threatened national interests
Op-ed review: support for Al-Sisi, evaluation of achievements
Relations with Ethiopia and Sudan, governor corruption case, human rights among topics discussed
Op-ed review: calls for governors’ reshuffle, New York Times report
Expert addresses absence of political parties from presidential elections
Paath paved for Al-Sisi’s second term?
Incumbent president yet to submit list of accomplishments as promised, complex situations face presidential hopefuls
Op-ed review: No presidential candidates to compete against Al-Sisi
Writers also commented on recent death case inside police station
Op-ed review: Messages of unity between Muslims and Christians and praise of the regime
Other topics included crisis with Sudan, death penalty, and Trump-Arab relations
Op-ed review: Helwan church attack, status of Christian citizens
Writers had also been mourning journalist Ibrahim Nafea
Media regulation in 2017: role of SMC between professional monitoring, moral observingÂ
New code of conduct expected to be reinforced as some media content, presenters continue to stir controversy over ethics, professionalism
Trial begins for 21 defendants over Atfeeh sectarian violence
Angry mob attacked Coptic citizens in house used for prayer
Op-ed review: Saalah Eissa mourned, presidential elections, Sinai development
Prominent journalist Salah Eissa was widely mourned in Wednesday’s newspapers. The privately-owned Al-Masry Al-Youm published the last piece by Eissa who passed away on Monday. The article was titled “Where did laws to liberate the press and media disappear?” Eissa was talking about a promising unified press and media law that was drafted by top …
Controversy over Jerusalem continues as Israel pushes other countries to move embassies
Controversy and protests have not ended 20 days after US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced plans to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the city. Demonstrations in different Palestinian cities have continued since, as local media reported violent violations by Israel’s occupying forces, especially in Jerusalem. …
Op-ed review: national development projects, Palestine & opposition to US, sectarianism & citizenship
Saturday kicked the week off with the inauguration and launch of developmental projects by the armed forces in the Suez Canal, including tunnels and bridges to facilitate access to Sinai. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi attended a ceremony Saturday for the occasion. In the privately-owned Al-Masry Al-Youm, several pieces reflected on the event. Newspaper Chairperson Mohamed …
2017: yet another year of journalists’ targetingÂ
More international pressure on news organisations, authorities to take more measures to secure journalists
Op-ed review: Jerusalem, Libya, Russian flights wrap up top issues of week
Writers describe local TV drama “Seventh Neighbour” as damaging to society
Palestine condemns US veto against international community’s will over Jerusalem status
Pence’s Middle East visit delayed as Russia offers role of peace mediator
Pence starts Middle East tour in Cairo, attempts to ease tensions
Egypt behind draft UNSC resolution condemning Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Op-ed review: Egypt-Russia relations, resumption of flights
Friendship with the Russians was the theme of two full-page opinion pieces by the leaders of state-owned daily Al-Akhbar. This follows President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Egypt last Monday, which witnessed the signing of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant deal. The newspaper’s CEO Yasser Rizk’s op-ed was titled “Egypt and Russia: a friendship that doesn’t …
Yemen: a country ruined by all parties
Humanitarian situation worsening in years of war fuelled by Muslim powers over Middle East control, with no prospect for victories
Op-ed review: Palestinian issue, alternatives to two-state solution
The repercussions of the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel continued to be the most discussed topic in Egyptian newspapers. Abdul Moneim Saeed wrote, in the stat-run daily Al-Ahram, in an op-ed titled “Revision of the Palestinian cause” that the two-state solution is over on the ground because “nobody is serious about …
It is time world recognises Palestinian state: OICÂ
Jerusalem inseparable part of occupied Palestinian territories, says Egyptian FM
Arab Parliament demands UN replace US in peace process mediation as tensions escalate
Palestinian leaders hold urgent talks in Cairo over Jerusalem
US will not reverse Jerusalem decision: assistant secretary of state
David Satterfield asserted that US intends to pursue peace negotiations in 2018
Op-ed review: Jerusalem, the Palestinian cause, and the Arab world
Several writers shed light on necessity of strong Arab role in wake of occupation cause revival
Recognition of reality:Â Jerusalem capital of Palestine, Israel an occupying entity
Trump’s decision tonight will not change the reality of the city of Jerusalem, nor will it give any legitimacy to Israel: Abbas
Op-ed review: Saleh’s assassination, Houthi danger
The assassination of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh continued to top the Egyptian media’s agenda on Arab affairs, as well as recent controversy which followed US intentions to recognise Jerusalem as the Israeli capital amid Arab and international warnings. Wessam Bassandowa, Yemeni writer and researcher, criticised Saleh’s assassination, the use of violence, and bloodshed …
Op-ed review: writers support Al-Sisi, say MB backing Shafiq
Ahmed Shafiq continued to receive media attention as he returned to Egypt for the first time since he left to the UAE after the 2012 presidential elections. Shafiq announced his intention to enter the presidential election against President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, who is expected to run for a second term. In state-run daily Al-Ahram, Head …
Avoiding “terrorism” term legitimate in media, experts say
Egypt continues criticism of foreign media coverage, with demands to reconsider terminology
Lawyer to face urgent trial over incitement to rape women
Women rights defenders filed a report against Al-Wahsh, who said women wearing “obscene” clothes deserve violence