Latest in Tag: DNE Highlight
Latest in Tag: DNE
Ministry of Culture sit-in continues
Protest will continue until a new minister is appointed and controversial decisions are reversed.
Enlightenment
The protesters in Tahrir use green laser projections to send messages to the world
The unprofessional coverage of the ‘coup’
A coup d’etat is, according to Oxford English Dictionary, “a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government”. According to western media, this is what happened in Egypt on 3 July. It’s all cut and dry for the all-knowing western media who decided to label what happened a “coup”, not caring for what …
Ousting Morsi: A Pyrrhic victory?
Analysts and pundits inside and outside Egypt are deliberating and wondering what exactly happened in the country. People are asking questions such as: “Was it a coup d’état? What do the US and the world think of us?” Others are taking on the news channels and blogs, venomously rejecting the notion that this was indeed …
The winding path of Egypt’s revolution
By Dr Brecht De Smet There are many ways to interpret the 30 June protests and former president Mohamed Morsi’s exit. From a formal democratic perspective, the military intervention constituted a coup against a legitimate president. From the viewpoint of secularism, the fall of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood signals the end of Islamist encroachment. …
Egyptian businessmen create economic rescue fund
Fund set up to commemorate Morsi’s ouster, help finance country’s ailing economy
Goods transport running as normal: supply ministry
Families consisting of five or more individuals would obtain one and a half kilograms of beans and three bags of pasta.
The future of Islamism part 1: A difficult year for Islamists
By Nicholas Gjorvad This is the first of three articles discussing the future of Islamism in Egypt and the Middle East. Today’s article will review the various setbacks of Islamist parties in the region not long after impressive electoral victories. Part two will explore the path that Islamism takes from here and whether the Islamist …
Investing in clean coal
Outgoing environment minister: New technology for clean coal will be presented to new minister
Thus spoke the Egyptians: Why is it not a coup?
When we celebrated the end of Mubarak’s rule on 11 February 2011, we did not expect to do it again two and a half years later. This is not one of the articles that talk about how great the Egyptian people are, and start taking you in an endless journey through historical achievements that date …
Clashes in Zagazig
City witnesses clashes after Morsi supporters protest “coup”
African Union suspends Egypt from all activities
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said it deeply regrets the decision
Mansour issues first constitutional declaration
Declaration comprises of two articles only; dissolves Shura Council and appoints security advisor
Armed forces calls for tolerance
The armed forces urge people against exclusion of political factions
Abdel Meguid Mahmoud to resign
Reinstated prosecutor general prefers that Muslim Brotherhood figures are legally pursued by another prosecutor general
Egypt’s coup de quoi!?
What happened in Egypt was not a ‘coup’. It was the millions on the streets, not dressed in khaki, who democratically ejected Morsi. Now they must finish the job of removing the military from politics. As an Egyptian abroad, I cannot but bow my head in admiration and appreciation at what my compatriots have achieved …
OpAntiSh: At least 80 sexual assaults in Tahrir
Over 180 sexual assault cases reported in Tahrir Square in less than a week; Amnesty International condemns assaults
Health Ministry: 11 dead and 516 injured at rallies on Wednesday
Brotherhood publish different figures accusing army and “Tamarod thugs”
Hossam El-Gheriany resigns from NCHR
Council head says talk of Human rights is futile; council workers call for council reshuffle
Thursday 04 July 2013, issue 2228
Technology meets fashion
Speculations are growing that the international corporation may want to rely on Deneve’s expertise in the luxury goods sector to help launch the rumoured iWatch.
Clashes break out at protests in 16 governorates
18 dead in Giza and a total of 619 injuries in all 16 governorates
Human rights organisations condemn violence against protesters
Various human rights organisations issue a joint statement urging Egyptian authorities to allow peaceful protests
US State Department stresses importance of listening to Egyptian people
UK prime minister and German foreign minister express concern about current situation in Egypt
National Salvation Front and Tamarod call on army to intervene
Opposition groups deny army intervention is a coup; unconfirmed report of a meeting between ElBaradei and Al-Sisi
Wednesday 03 July 2013, issue 2227
If they only read their history
By Inji Mounib History is always repeating itself in all possible ways, a fact that we are aware of and a truth proven throughout time in Egypt and around the globe. Mostly historians realise this, but we all like to talk about it. Going back in history, the 80 long years since the establishment of …
Bagato to remain in ministry until replacement
Minister says that he does not regret being part of Qandil’s cabinet
Islamists condemn attempts to ‘overthrow legitimacy’
Al-Wasat says it supports the president’s legitimacy, but has issues with some of the president’s policies
Ministry of Interior voices support for army
Statement: Ministry stands “with equal distance” from all factions