Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
Over one-hundred protesters receive jail sentence of two years
Case dates back to the Ramses clashes last July
Court requires permit for on-campus protests
Violence reignites in Al-Azhar University, disrupting final exams
Protest and clashes at Al-Azhar University continue
Clashes continue inside university despite semester exams and MOI warnings
Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist organisation: Cabinet
Anti-Coup Alliance downplays the decision
Hamas member arrested for planning car bombing of security site
Hamas member calls the news a “fabrication”
Former Prime Minister arrested
Qandil was trying to flee to Sudan, Interior Ministry says
Egypt has to learn the lesson
Itâs almost boring. Earlier this week, Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel, three veteran activists, were each sentenced to three years in jail and fined EGP 50,000. Two thoughts occurred to me: one, if the fine was multiplied by 10,000, then that would be the only way such sentences could possibly have any sort …
The Weak State
As the months have trudged by since 30 June, there has been a myriad of talk in the media regarding the creation of the new Egyptian state. The 3 July press conference, showing Al-Sisi with ElBaradei (representing the NSF), Sheikh Al-Azhar, Pope Tawadros, and the Head of Al-Nour Salafi Party, showed the outline of what …
Court refers Morsi case to prosecution
Ousted president faces trial on charges of deceiving voters
Anti-Coup Alliance opens fire on Naguib Sawiris for âigniting sectarian strifeâ
Free Egyptians Party spokesman describes allianceâs allegations as ânonsenseâ, alliance calls for protests against âmilitaryâs judgesâ
Anti-Coup Alliance cites reasons for boycotting referendum
The statement criticised the media campaign that is manipulating the masses to vote Yes, as well as the unknown consequences of voting No, and the possible fraud during the referendum because âthe military and police forces are not objective as they are part of the coup.”
Clashes erupt during Morsi supportersâ protests
37 injured as the protesters rally in support of the 2012 constitution
Morsi referred to criminal court
Morsi, Badie, Ezzat, Al-Katatni and 126 others charged with breaking into prisons, breaking prisoners out and kidnapping police officers
Brotherhood rejects new âfabricated chargesâ against Morsi
The Muslim Brotherhood accuses judges of fabricating politically-motivated charges against its leadership
Amnesty calls for transparency in case of Morsiâs aides
Rights group calls on Egyptian authorities to disclose location of former presidential aides
Government to hand out free copies of draft constitution
The move aims to educate citizens about the draft ahead of the referendum in January
Prosecutor general orders Morsi tried for espionage along with Brotherhood leaders
Former president has refused to cooperate with investigators, says Morsi’s defence lawyer
Elections experts worry that Egyptâs new elections will make the same mistake as last time
Defective election method probably elected wrong candidate, Mohamed Morsi
The government’s performance and Egyptians’ living standards: Poll
20% of Egyptians rate the performance of El-Beblawi’s government as good, while 19% rate it as bad.
60% of Egyptians expect their living conditions to be better in the upcoming year compared to the previous one, while 7% expect them to be worse.
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to form expert committee on Ethiopian Dam
Committee to oversee implementation recommendations of International Committee of Experts
Does the constitution matter?
By Dr Mohamed Fouad As the 50-member committee completed their work on the new constitution for Egypt â the second in less than two years, the document was met with mixed reviews. Amr Moussa, the chairman of the committee, asserted earlier this week that this is a constitution that responds to the requirements of the …
DNE Investigates: Politicised sentencing and the Alex 21
The first-degree sentencing of 21 Alexandrian women amid conflicting testimonies and legal incongruencies has raised concerns over the politicisation of the trial
The Egyptian lobbies
Since the military ouster of Mohammed Morsi, different Egyptian groups have lobbied the international community more than ever since the revolution began in 2011. The diversity of the lobby is more than probably ever before â and the intensity of those efforts is perhaps unmatched as well. The irony is â none of those lobbying …
Mass protester killings going unanswered: HRW, Amnesty International, 11 NGOs
Statement recommends establishing an âeffective independent fact-finding committeeâ to investigate unlawful killings
Turkish journalist released after 115 days in jail
Metin Turan, a reporter for Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), was arrested during violent clashes in August
Refugees from Syria set to be released
Lawyers are currently finalising the release of detained Syrian refugees
Hagel expresses support for roadmap despite recent criticism
US Defence Secretary hopes Egypt will fulfil roadmap âwith the least possible tensionâ
Egypt’s new constitution: A comparative overview
On Sunday, 1 December, Egypt’s Constituent Assembly finished its task to amend the suspended constitution of 2012. The assembly handed over the draft to interim President Adly Mansour, who will in turn put it up for a public referendum in the upcoming weeks. Though praised and supported by its drafters, commentators and public figures, many voices are raising concerns regarding Egyptâs second constitution after 25 January. The Daily News Egypt now reviews some of the new constitutional amendments and compares them to the articles of the 2012 constitution.
Egyptâs debt in Focus
Egypt has diversified debt instruments, but still has the same creditors
Interest rate sharply reduced but the governmentâs options remain limited
The government is ignoring Sukuk and depending on Arabs to meet urgent needs
Egypt delays IMF loan decision, Gulf aid helps reform: Deputy PM
Any IMF deal would require economic reform commitments that the government might find politically risky