Latest in Tag: 30 june Highlight
Latest in Tag: 30 june
In Pictures: “Leave” chants rock Egypt
Hundreds of thousands of protesters demanding the removal of President Mohamed Morsi took to the streets on 30 June, the anniversary of his coming to power. Demonstrators from differentgovernorates filled the streets chanting “leave”, “down with the Brotherhood’s rule” and “the people demand the downfall of the regime” . Marches started from different meeting points …
Egypt’s stock market rises amid anti-regime protests
The EGX 30 index, which bears a year-to-date loss of 13%, closed at 4,752.22 points.
21 Human Rights organisations monitor 30 June protests
Rights groups pledge to ‘track down’ acts of violence
Foreigners in flight ahead of mass demonstrations
Following embassy warnings and fears of an escalation in violence, foreigners flocked to the airports amid fears of disruption to flight schedules.
Editor’s letter: Morsi in free fall
Three months ago I wrote my weekly editor’s letter and named it “The real countdown to the Brotherhood’s fall.” I think I was too conservative in my analysis, basing my argument on an assumed progression of negative attitudes held by average citizens against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. I should have found …
In Pictures: Tahrir Square overflows with protesters
Early in the morning of the anticipated 30 June, Tahrir Square is packed and is expected to fill up further when marches converge onto the historical square. The opposition protesters are marching to the Downtown Square and the presidential palace in protests that coincide with the one year anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi’s rise to …
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi Rally at Raba’a Al-Adaweya
Supporters of President Mohamed Morsi continued their sit-in for a third day on Sunday at Raba’a Al-Adaweya mosque in Nasr City.
Shura Council members resign
Members announce resignation at a Tamarod press conference
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
Morsi: out of political options
President Mohamed Morsi has been stubborn and closed-minded towards his interpretation of today’s events. Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood clearly fell in the state’s institutional trap. Similar to Mubarak’s last 10 years in office, Morsi over this past year was constantly losing contact with the street and relying more and more on the state and …
Salvation Now
There isn’t a talk show or an article which does not attempt to take a stab at the current mesmerising state of Egyptian affairs. The guests are different, the writing styles are diverse but the burning question remains unchanged: “What is the solution to all of this?” This question on its own carries within it …
Legitimacy v Rebellion, Mr President
Mr President, Because of you, Shar’aia (legitimacy) and Tamarod (rebellion) are currently gearing for a face-off on the streets of Egypt on 30 June. Only a year after Egyptians elected you, their first civilian president, calls have spread over the last two months for your removal. A year ago, Egyptians flocked to ballot stations to …
President Morsi’s one year in power
Mohamed Morsi: One Year in Power 30 June marks the one-year anniversary since Mohamed Morsi assumed Egypt’s presidency. The past year has been marred in controversy and hamstrung by political deadlocks, all amid wider social unrest fueled by the economic crisis and deteriorating human rights conditions. The president’s achievements and shortcomings are detailed within these …
Economic Benchmarks: One Year in Power
Main economic benchmarks since Morsi came to power
Tourism: One Year in Power
Egypt’s ailing tourism industry, Morsi’s policies in his first year failed to revive suffering tourism sector
Human Rights, post revolution: One Year in Power
Human rights, post revolution
Timeline of Morsi and the Judiciary: One Year in Power
Timeline tracking the rocky relationship between Morsi and the judiciary
Lack of Security: One Year in Power
Insecurity breeds vigilante justice, Residents across Egypt perceive crime as rising, with mob justice an increasingly common response
Sinai Security: One Year in Power
A year of unrest in Sinai
Press conference on post-30 June plans
Activists and groups present their vision for new elections and greater accountability
Hazem El-Beblawy : Morsi’s overall economic performance was weak
Former finance minister says that foreign debts are like “anaesthetic: they don’t solve the economic problems but they lessen the burden”
Anti-Morsi protests throughout country
Thousands of people rallied against President Morsi on Friday in several governorates.
Anti-Harassment groups gear up for 30 June protests
Five cases of harassment on Friday, one of them a foreign correspondent
Explosion rocks Port Said, killing journalist
The source of the explosion is believed to be a butane gas cylinder, although the circumstances of its detonation are under investigation
Islamists gather in support of president’s legitimacy
Protesters blame opposition groups for not cooperating with presidency
Anti-Morsi protesters occupy Tahrir in preparation for 30 June
Several thousands hold a protest calling for the ouster of President Morsi, as tents are erected for an open-ended sit-in
“Leave” protests start in different governorates
Tamarod calls for the protests in preparation for 30 June
Political parties announce peaceful intent of 30 June, blame Morsi for violence
A joint statement calls on Egyptians not to abandon the original goals of the 25 January revolution
Islamist forces join together for Rabaa Al-Adaweya protest
National Coalition to Support Legitimacy includes 11 Islamist parties and groups
Egypt opposition rejects dialogue with Morsi
In a televised speech, Morsi called for reforms and dialogue, while warning that political divisions in the country threatened to “paralyse” Egypt.