Latest in Tag: 3 July Highlight
Latest in Tag: 3 July
Morsi sentenced to life in āQatar espionageā case
Sentence comes one day after the former president was supposed to complete his first term as president
Tamarod: From deposing Morsi to its own collapse
25 January and 30 June were not revolutions because we havenāt done anything differently since, says ex-Tamarod founder
From palace to prison: 1 year of Morsiās rule
Daily News Egypt reviews decisions and circumstances which led to former president Mohamed Morsi losing popularity in one year
Religious institutions: a pillar of Egypt’s new security state?
What are top religious institutions doing to support Al-Sisi and his government?
MOI arrests 29 alleged MB members
Morsi releases letter calling for continued revolution
Al-Nour Party rejects calls for protests on 3 July
Party calls on the Muslim Brotherhood to ārecognise realityā, while Brotherhood-backed Anti-Coup Alliance calls for 3 July protests
One Year of Crackdowns
Since the 3 July military-backed ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi, the judiciary has been busy with a seemingly unending flow of high-profile trials, and arrests have come in droves
Pro-Morsi campaign calls for 3 July āuprisingā
Group supporting ousted president say Egypt has become āthe laughing stock of the worldā
Anti-Coup Alliance calls for uprising on anniversary of Morsi ouster
Statement accuses government of āabsence of visionā, treachery
US Department of State criticises Putinās support for Al-Sisi presidential bid
Al-Sisiās visit to Russia would not impact shared interests with Egypt, says Deputy US Department Spokesman
Misr Balady Front calls on Al-Sisi to run for presidency
Egyptians approval of constitution tantamount to endorsement of Al-Sisiās run for president, says Kammel Gemilak
Secretary general of the National Salvation Front resigns
The front will have a meeting after the referendum to determine its future: Free Egyptians Party spokesman
Egypt braces for Morsiās trial
Ministry of Interior says it has a plan to āabort any scheme that aims to obstruct justiceā
Mansour in Kuwait, ahead of UAE visit
This is the interim presidentās second regional tour; both tours come within a month
Rafah border crossing shut again
The closure comes after the crossing was opened for Palestinian pilgrims to return from Saudi Arabia
Ashton meets with broad spectrum of political players
EU foreign affairs head is also expected to meet president, PM, and defence minister before leaving Egypt Thursday
Cabinet approves formation of 30 June investigative committee
30 June investigative committee expected to deliver report in at least three months
Protesters clash with residents in Rabaa Al-Adaweya
Residents face violence after attempting to remove a blockade belonging to the Rabaa sit-in
Kerry calls on new government to be inclusive
Kerry also said the interim government has a “responsibility with respect to demonstrators to give them the space to be able to demonstrate in peace.”
Anti-Coup Alliance defies ministry call to leave
The alliance said they āplace full responsibility on the coup leaders for any acts of violence or any killingsā.
If you are not with us, you are against us
For three years, Egyptians have been taking to the streets demanding democracy, social justice and freedom, and for three years they have been denied. They are being cornered over and over into making tough choices, then end up choosing what they deem āless horribleā and the results have never lived up to their aspirations. As …
Clashes erupt in governorates
Supporters and opponents of ousted president Mohamed Morsi continue to clash in several governorates following Friday demonstrations
Moving Egypt back to the democratic path
By Catherine Ashton Even in a country as turbulent as Egypt is today, some traditions transcend the sharpest divisions and provide brief periods of calm. Last week, on my drive into Cairo we saw very few cars. The cityās legendary traffic jams had disappeared. It was just after dusk. People were at home with their …
Car market grows 15% in first half of 2013
102,000 vehicles sold despite political turmoil
In Pictures: Deadly clashes along the Corniche
By Aaron T. Rose Clashes erupted late Monday afternoon in the Cairo neighbourhood of Garden City along the Corniche and in front of the British and American Embassiesbetween pro- and anti-Morsi demonstrators. State-runAl-Ahram Online reported one person dead and 21 injured. The violence began shortly after 4 oāclock as a peaceful pro-Morsi demonstration in front …
Deadly clashes along the Corniche
Members of the pro-Morsi rally said they had decided to march to the American Embassy to protest what they perceive as the United Statesā meddling in Egyptian affairs.
Saudi deposit arrives to the Central Bank of Egypt
In a sign of support to Egypt’s economy, which continues to reel from more than two years of unrest, Gulf states have pledged $12bn aid
Sinai attacks hammer Red Sea tourism
In the first days following 30 June, Sinai saw 39 terrorist attacks, as clashes broke out between armed groups and security forces, with causalities reaching 58.
Turkish investors support Egypt despite political dispute
Turkish businessmen are committed to their strategy of increasing their investments in Egypt to $5bn by 2017, at a rate exceeding 300%
Post-Morsi economy: bullish or bearish?
Many domestic businessmen, however, disagree; a number have already expressed optimism since the ousting of former president Mohamed Morsi on 3 July, citing a mostly-gaining stock exchange benchmark index, a slight increase in the value of the local currency, and an influx of foreign aid.