Latest in Tag: 30 june Highlight
Latest in Tag: 30 june
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.”
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 “less horrible” and the results have never lived up to their aspirations. As …
New history lessons in Egypt
By Tom Rollins The history of the Egyptian revolution is still being written. At one time that might have been an optimistic slogan scrawled somewhere on Mohamed Mahmoud or a cutesy ending to a book destined for the bestseller shelves. The Generals and The Pharoahs: Egypt in Counter-revolution by Professor A. Whoever. It could still do quite …
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
The Sisi Propaganda
So the day is done and as expected millions took to the streets in response to General Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi’s call to authorise the army to “fight terrorism.” Scenes from yesterday’s different marches and demonstrations show how confusing things were. It was indeed more of a pro-army and pro-Sisi mobilisation than an anti-terrorism event. I …
Car market grows 15% in first half of 2013
102,000 vehicles sold despite political turmoil
When was the army outside of the political game in Egypt?
Those who say that what happened on 30 June was a popular revolution supported by the army do not deny that it was the main reason behind the achievement of their goal in overthrowing Morsi, just like it was on 25 January in overthrowing Mubarak. Like Mubarak, Morsi has supporters who believe that he is …
Egyptian diplomats continue charm tour in Africa
Diplomats are touring the continent in an effort to explain Egypt’s political situation
The murky waters of June 30, part 3:Old players and new games
As we move ahead as a nation with a new transition plan, it’s important to note who is and who isn’t a player in this new phase, and where they fall in this new state order. People who are out of the stage of influence are both the Muslim Brotherhood and the independent Jan 25 …
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 o’clock 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 States’ 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.
Women Against the Coup condemns Mansoura clashes
Group holds interim government officials responsible for Friday clashes
Barbatoz
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
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%
Interview: Gehad El-Haddad: “This is a police state back in full brute force”
Gehad El-Haddad, spokesperson of the Muslim Brotherhood, speaks to the Daily News Egypt about the current events, the political deadlock in Egypt, and explains the situation from the Muslim Brotherhood’s perspective
Morsi supporters defiant in face of political deadlock
Protesters say their demands are non-negotiable, vow to remain in the streets till they are met
Egypt’s new interim cabinet
Profile of the 34 ministers making up El-Beblawi’s newly sworn cabinet
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.
Potential economic ministers in Egypt’s interim government
Egypt’s ailing economy a deciding factor in shaping interim government, led by former Finance Minister and his aid, economist Zeyad Baha El-Din
Daily News runs briefed profiles of potential heads of economic portfolios
Part two: A test of democracy for Egypt or a test of democracy for the west?
By Sinem Tezyapar  Absence of democratic culture When Morsi came to power, it was at a time when a long-term dictatorship had just ended; there existed in Egypt no democratic constitution, no democratic culture and no democratic experience whatsoever. Even for countries where democracy is well-rooted, when a new government is formed, it is …
Mob rule
By Philip Whitfield I don’t have to be here. Shouldn’t be, according to some who brand the likes of me Peeping Toms. They say we’re voyeurs reporting naughtiness we’re not supposed to see. They’d rather we skulk around Northern Ireland counting the bandaged heads of police and politicians bashed up during their marching season. Egypt’s …
Demands for Morsi’s release continue
Political movements and leaders condemn “interference” by the United States in decision-making process
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
The Cabinet dilemma
The newly appointed Egyptian prime minister is currently undergoing the most difficult part of his job: forming the Cabinet. Hazem El-Beblawi was not the choice of the Egyptian youth. Close to 77 years old, he is far from the young visionary or the “revolutionary” that the predominantly youthful nation yearned for. When state-owned agencies broke …
Egypt in another transition, what to expect this time?
Indeed, Egyptian people together with the Egyptian state have proved to be much more interesting than the majority would have thought. What happened in the beginning of July was surprising to so many people around the world and once more, to Egyptians themselves. A week ago we were busy debating terminology and whether what happened …
“Revollusion”
By Dr Mohamed Fouad The following is not for the faint hearted, the revolutionary buffs, the hopeless romantics and the easily agitated ones. You need to “marinate” on these thoughts a bit in order for them to sink in, or not. During the famed 18 days in 2011, I sat with a tenured and experienced …
Part One: A test of democracy for Egypt or a test of democracy for the west?
By Sinem Tezyapar “No system of government can or should be imposed by one nation on any other… Each nation gives life to this principle [democracy] in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone.” These statements belong to President Obama, …
From the heart of Egypt: When media betrays history
By Dr Dalia A Kader As history is being shaped yet again in the land of the Nile, politicians and their international media machines are hijacking western public opinion. Both have long ago mastered misrepresentation of facts. The result has been a disconnection and a dire miscommunication among societies; so grave that humanity at large …