Latest in Tag: army Highlight
Latest in Tag: army
No divisions in the army: 8 April Officers
8 April Army Officers movement releases statement denying rumours made by Brotherhood
How we create Gods
Three weeks have passed since the Egyptian armyâs commander-in-chief Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi made his very impressive and deservingly historic speech announcing the ouster of Mohamed Morsi from the presidency. Those three weeks saw many developments: politically, economically and even socially. Among these developments is an unmistakable and blatantly obvious increase in the armyâs popularity. It …
In Pictures: Morsi supporters march in Cairo
Several marches took place Friday after noon prayers across Cairo in support of ousted president Morsi. Protests called for the “downfall of the military coup” and for reinstating Morsi as president. Photos from the Salah Salem march in Nasr City
Friday demonstrations must âdeafen ears of coup commandersâ: Brotherhood
Brotherhood statement on anniversary of 10th of Ramadan says Egypt in âdark nightmareâ
Armed forces spokesman: ‘National Security, not politics is our focus’
Armed Forces spokesman Colonel Ahmed Ali speaks to the Daily News Egypt about current affairs
Violent attacks at security checkpoints in Sinai
Unidentified gunmen attacked police and army check points injuring eight people
What happened on 30 June?
I would have liked to answer the question: âwhere is Egypt going after 30 June?â but I discovered that I have to first explain what happened on 30 June. We have to put aside what is being said about a military coup, since facts confirm the size of public participation on 30 June. The second …
Egypt army plans Sinai operation after attacks
During the past two weeks, militants have launched almost daily attacks on military and police forces in the peninsula
No meetings between military and Muslim Brotherhood: FJP spokesperson
Military as well as Islamist spokesmen deny any official dialogue
Three dead and 15 injured in Sinai bus explosion
Gunmen fire RPG that misses an armoured vehicle and hits bus
Pro-Morsi coalition claims protesters are being threatened
The National Coalition to Support Legitimacy said in a statement that army leaflets contained threats
Mob rule
By Philip Whitfield I donât have to be here. Shouldnât be, according to some who brand the likes of me Peeping Toms. They say weâre voyeurs reporting naughtiness weâre not supposed to see. Theyâd rather we skulk around Northern Ireland counting the bandaged heads of police and politicians bashed up during their marching season. Egyptâs …
Sinai checkpoint attacked
Armed assailants attack power plant checkpoint in Rafah
Conflicting accounts of Sinai checkpoint storming
Accounts differ as to the sequence of events leading to the incident at Sheikh Zuweid checkpoint, which involved a firefight with army, killing one girl
Security checkpoint in Sheikh Zewaid attacked
Unknown assailants open fire near Second Field Army commander
New SCAF v Old Islamists
By Nervana Mahmoud Itâs hard to absorb all of the events that took place last week in Egypt. Many details have yet to be digested. What is certain, though, is that this was the yearâs most crucial week, with far-reaching ramifications. Thus far, we only have disputed assessments from inside and outside of Egypt. Last …
Op-ed review: State militarisation and revolution mistakes
Fahmy Howeidy Between militarisation and civil war Al-Shorouk newspaper Columnist Fahmy Howeidy writes on the events that took place on the morning of Monday 8 July. He begins by saying that he considered the two main challenges of Mohamed Morsiâs ousted government were the stabilisation of security and reviving the economy. âHowever, after the coup …
Sorrow and anger at Rabaa Al-Adaweya
Supporters of Mohamed Morsi continue demonstrating at Rabaa as some stand off against Republican Guard following Mondayâs fatalities
Army addresses Republican Guard Palace violence
Military addressed nation about recent events.
Muslim Brotherhood claims high death toll after Republican Guards clashes
Morsi supporters and doctors held a press conference Monday hours after clashes killed at least 40
At least 51 dead and 435 injured in pro-Morsi, Army clashes
Conflicting reports flood the media
Human Rights organisation warns of Gaza humanitarian crisis
The Euro-Mid Observer for Human Rights alarmed by Gaza’s humanitarian conditions
Islamists comment on Friday protests
NCSL and the Muslim Brotherhood blame army and the police while army claims âpsychological warfareâ
Military denies pressure on Al-Sisi to withdraw roadmap
Military spokesman releases statements denying reports of targeted arrests, withdrawn support for protests
Reporters Without Borders calls for quick roadmap implementation
The non-profit organisation said it was alarmed that shutting down religious channels was one of the first steps taken by the new authorities
Morsi announces readiness to form interim coalition government
The government will choose Prime Minister and run parliamentary elections
Military and opposition respond to Morsi’s speech
Opposition says president’s speech incited violence and army page admin says they will sacrifice their lives to counter terrorism and extremism
Human rights organisations condemn violence against protesters
Various human rights organisations issue a joint statement urging Egyptian authorities to allow peaceful protests
Al-Erian: The era of military coups has ended
Freedom and Justice Party Chairman says Egypt will continue the path of democracy with an “Islamic influence”
Morsi says he won fair election, will stay on
Morsi warned that the only alternative to respecting the constitutional legitimacy of his presidency was further bloodshed on the streets