Latest in Tag: Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Brotherhood
Mehleb’s visit to Al-Azhar Grand Imam reaffirms state’s support of institution
The visit comes in context of recent escalation of criticism against institution
New US ambassador arrives in Egypt as Al-Sisi and Obama discuss bilateral ties
Phone call between two leaders covered regional security and human rights
Muslim Brotherhood faces pressure in Jordan
King Abdulla says group “hijacked the Arab Spring”, Brotherhood deputy leader to face military trial later this month
The return of the caliphate: between Islam and politics
ISIS is obsessed with the myth of the Mehdi, and is preparing for his reign, claim AUC professors
Brotherhood Deputy’s son-in-law held 15 days pending investigations
Ahmed Tharwat arrested on Saturday, and reportedly remained silent during interrogations
‘Al-Fatah Mosque clashes’ trial adjourned
Defendants were “unable to attend” the trial, say state media
Rabaa ‘operations room’ trial adjourned
Activist Mohamed Soltan’s hunger strike continues
224 arrested in Friday protests: Interior ministry
Officials provide conflicting figures on the numbers of protester deaths
Brotherhood to remain peaceful, denies statements by unknown individuals
Group asserts commitment to “overthrowing junta”
Courts sentence alleged Muslim Brotherhood members
A group of 15 on trial in Beheira handed life prison sentences, after being tried in absentia
Student arrested in possession of weapons
Ain Shams student allegedly used weapons during marches
Saudi, Emirati, and Bahraini ambassadors to return to Qatar
Decision follows a meeting of Gulf leaders in Riyadh, who reached an agreement seeking unity of GCC states
43 arrested in Fayoum over attacks on state institutions
Fayoum incident comes alongside crackdown at Friday protests leading to further arrests in Alexandria and Beheira
Bomb explodes near Beni Suef police station, no injuries
Two arrested attempting to bomb police station in Tanta, another two arrested for anti-police Facebook page
Sisi’s plan: New print of the same edition?
We must begin with the questions that concluded my last article: Is Al-Sisi building a vision? Can we predict this vision based on his current positions? What are the resemblances between this vision and that of former president Gamal Abdel Nasser? Before we try to answer these questions, we must keep in mind Al-Sisi’s performance …
Former presidential spokesman trial postponed to 18th October
Yasser Ali has been held since December 2013 without trial
Brotherhood says ‘justice is indivisible’ after Mubarak trial postponement
Group says there have been “judicial farces” in Egypt’s courts over past 15 months
Brotherhood condemns UN reception of Al-Sisi
The president’s reception at UN amounts to “accepting the use of force in political disputes” says Brotherhood
Mixed scenarios play out for runaway Brotherhood members
After seven leading Muslim Brotherhood leaders announced on 12 September that they would depart their longtime ally, Qatar, diverse scenarios were raised as to the reasons behind the decision, including how it would affect the group, future whereabouts and whether the Egyptian authorities will hunt them down in their new locations. Contradictory statements The …
Egypt’s banning of ultras constitutes effort to outlaw legitimate opposition
By James M. Dorsey An expected decision by Egyptian football authorities to ban as terrorist organisations groups of militant football fans builds on the definition by Arab autocrats of legitimate, democratic opposition forces as violent threats to their grip on power. By leaving youth with ever fewer, if any, options for venting pent-up anger and …
4 arrested for power station ‘sabotage’ plot
Men reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from the Brotherhood, says state media
Minister warns of Brotherhood teams ready to kill and destroy
Statements follow reconciliation initiative proposed by a Brotherhood figure recently released from prison
How does Al-Sisi expand the scope of his supporters?
In our previous article, we explained how President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi began his journey to power, claiming that his rise was based on two main forces: first, the armed forces, and second, the pro-Al-Sisi mood that has considered him to be the most capable person to provide security and stability after removing the Muslim Brotherhood. …
5 dead on sit-in dispersal anniversary
1 policeman, 4 demonstrators dead and 114 arrested on Thursday’s anniversary
Top Egypt court dissolves FJP
The court decision is final and is described by the Brotherhood as one which is “legally null”
Court sends files of MB leaders to Mufti for a second time
Mufti will review the files of 14 Islamist leaders again
Brotherhood leaders’ trial postponed again
The top MB figures, facing trial for violence outside the MB’s headquarters last year, will have to appear in court again later this month
Minya court acquits 91 arrested following Rabaa dispersal
Defendants were accused of protesting without a permit and assaulting security forces
FJP condemns overturning ban on Mubarak party members in upcoming elections
Supreme Administrative Court looks into possible ban of FJP’s activities
MOI rejects claims of violence at Wadi El-Natrun Prison
Interior ministry claims prisoner made international call to satellite channel spreading “lies”