Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
Misr Balady Front calls on Al-Sisi to run for presidency
Egyptians approval of constitution tantamount to endorsement of Al-Sisi’s run for president, says Kammel Gemilak
EU ministers discuss post-referendum Egypt
Foreign ministers congratulate Egyptians on referendum but express concerns over political climate
New constitution opens road for Sisi but youths distanced
Egyptian voters have approved the Tuesday-Wednesday referendum by 98.1%, officials announced Saturday, and the results are seen as nod to General Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi to run for president.
Morsi and 25 others referred to court for insulting judiciary
Defendants for the new case come from wide range of backgrounds
Brotherhood leaders to face trial on 1 February
Badie, Beltagy and others stand accused of inciting violence following Morsi’s ouster
Egypt Year in Review 2013
The year was coloured by unrest, with widespread protests against President Mohammed Morsi followed by his removal and the installation of a new interim government, which subsequently saw additional demonstrations.
Four killed during pro-Morsi demonstrations
Clashes erupt between security and Morsi supporters as the latter rally for the January uprising’s third anniversary
One Killed in Egypt as Police, Islamists Clash: security
AFP – At least one person was killed in clashes in Egypt Friday as police dispersed protesters loyal to ousted Islamist president Mohammed Morsi, security officials said. Police clamped down on protests in several cities, firing tear gas at the Islamists who aimed fire works at the riot police in one incident, police officials said. …
Egyptian football fans threaten to revive stadia as battle fields
By James M Dorsey With multiple potential flashpoints coinciding, militant, street-battle hardened Egyptian football fans threaten to align stadia alongside the country’s universities as battle grounds against the armed forces and the military-backed government. The football support groups known as ultras have warned that they would disrupt Egypt’s newly revived league competition if spectators continue to …
US Congress makes $1.3bn in military aid available in 2014
New bill facilitates the return of military aid to Egypt following its suspension in July
In Pictures: Voting on referendum begins
Egyptians headed to polling stations early Tuesday morning to cast their votes on the draft constitution finalised on 3 December. Interim Egyptian President Adly Mansour and Defence Minister Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi called upon Egyptians to participate in the much-anticipated referendum earlier this week. The referendum on the draft constitution is part of the roadmap …
UAE prime minister hopes Al-Sisi ‘stays in the army’, clarifies position later
Foreign Ministry spokesman declines to comment on allegations regarding Emirati interference in Egypt’s domestic politics
Constitutional process could offer new chance for dialogue: Ashton
EU foreign policy chief expresses support ahead of referendum, condemns violence and “heavy-handed responses”
Egypt: Three years of unrest
AFP – Key developments in Egypt since the 2011 revolt that led to the overthrow of former president Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in power: — 2011 — – 25 January: Massive protests erupt, after a revolt topples Tunisia’s ruler. About 850 people die in unrest over 18 days. – 11 February: Mubarak resigns …
The turning point
Deep inside, one must feel it even if one hesitates to admit it: the whole 25 January hoopla is long gone. The only thing left of 25 January is its largely undisputed international allure, which is ironically the only legitimising factor that both former President Morsi and the now ruling military paid lip service to. …
Sisi urges Egyptians to vote on constitution ‘in force’
Sisi said Egypt was at the start of a “decisive stage” in its history, and the referendum will be “the first stage in the implementation of the road map after two unique revolutions that showed close ties between the people and the national army”.
Egypt courts jail 87 pro-Morsi protesters
Courts sentenced 87 Morsi supporters to three years for taking part in unauthorised and violent protests
Morsi trial adjourned
Clashes erupt in different areas
In Pictures: Morsi trial adjourned, clashes erupt
AFP- An Egyptian court on Wednesday adjourned the murder trial of deposed president Mohamed Morsi to February 1, citing “weather conditions” that prevented the Islamist’s transport to court from prison. It had been scheduled as the second hearing in Morsi’s trial, after an initial court appearance in November in which he denounced the tribunal and insisted …
Rafah crossing to open on Wednesday and Thursday
The border crossing has been closed since 27 December
MB legal team presents ‘overwhelming evidence’ to the ICC
Ousted Egyptian government petitions International Criminal Court to investigate crimes against humanity
Abbas meets Egyptian Ambassador
Meeting comes hours after Hamas calls on the ambassador to quit ‘incitement’
NGOs highlight grave human rights violations since Morsi’s ouster
NGOs’ Arms of Injustice report focus on unjust laws, interior ministry and judiciary practices
‘Judges for Egypt’ member removed from position
“If I could go back in time, I would have repeated the same actions,” Sharaby says
Friday violence leaves five dead
Clashes in governorates result in 122 arrests, Ismailia protester arrested with 14 IEDs
Anti-coup Alliance, SAC call for protests as security forces block entry to squares
Army and Police reinforcements in Tahrir, Rabaa Al-Adaweya, Al-Nahda and around Presidential Palace
Morsi trial over jailbreak set for 28 January
The trial will be the third announced for Morsi on various charges
Militants attack Sinai pipeline
Suspected militants have bombed a natural gas pipeline Tuesday
Egypt’s 2013 foreign affairs – a year of contrasts
Another turbulent year that saw a major shift in Egypt’s foreign policy following the ouster of former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi in July.
Setting the records straight
The year 2013 has not been kind to Egyptians or history books. Twisting facts has become the mantra highlighting this year in Egypt. Between the voices of Hosni Mubarak supporters getting louder and pro-Morsi team chanting “legitimacy”, accusations of 30 June protesters of being “army lovers” while others prodding Al-Sisi to run for presidency, the …