Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
NGO documents violence against Copts
ECPSS: August worst month of sectarian violence in modern Egyptian history
The Brotherhoodâs new strategy
By Nervana Mahmoud A month has passed since the forced ending of the pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo. The widespread security crackdown and the arrest of the Brotherhoodâs most senior cadres have had a huge impact by paralyzing the main skeleton of the group and limiting their ability to function. How has the Muslim Brotherhood coped with this? …
We will remain in Constituent Assembly if there is national consensus: Al-Nour Party chairman
Makhioun says that the party will not nominate a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections
Brotherhoodâs Salah Sultan detained at airport
Professor of Sharia arrested attempting travel to Sudan
Arrests continue on backdrop of sit-ins dispersal
Twenty-five arrested in Minya for violence; 7 arrested in Cairo for stalling traffic
From January to June: Egyptâs âeliteâ question
By virtue of my studies, my work and my own individual perversions, I happen to be one of those who enjoy reading political theory. However, I do not intend to actually write about political or social theory. I simply wanted to point out to how in different political and social theories from different times, perspectives …
Rent boys
By Philip Whitfield Whoâd be in the presidentâs shoes? Adly schleps in the shadows. Morsi shuffles round prison in his. Mubarak hobbles in hospital pumps. Sadat died with his on. Nasser wore his out on socialismâs slippery slope. Whoâs got the courage to give the old ways a kicking? The economist Felix Inmonti says rent-funded …
Bank loans achieve 8.2% growth during Morsiâs term, versus 6.7% a year earlier
When Morsi took office in July 2012, Egyptian bank loans totaled EGP 503.2bn, compared to the EGP 544.8bn after his removal in July 2013.
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
One dead, 34 injured nationwide during Fridayâs pro-Morsi rallies
Pro-Morsi groups see small-scale clashes and turnout for Friday demonstrations
Morsi supporters and opponents clash in Alexandria
Birdshot guns and stones were used in the clashes, no deaths reported
One injury in Suez as violence erupts
Pro and Anti-Morsi protesters clash again in Al-Geish Street
Foreign Ministry: “There have been no political arrests since 30 June Revolution”
The statement comes in response to recent US State Department criticism of “politicized arrests” in Egypt
The Grand Mufti and Al-Nour Party oppose proposed amendments to Sharia-related articles in the constitution
Controversy surrounds the 50-strong constitutional committee as its members discuss amending articles that pertain to Sharia in the suspended 2012 constitution
Turkish citizen accused of spying has detention extended for a third time
Turkish embassy has contacted RaĆit ĂztĂŒrk, confirms he is being treated well
Policewomen in action
On Sunday there were present in female-only metro carriages after calls for Muslim Brotherhood supporters to demonstrate inside the metro stations and carriages
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
African Union delegation updates Peace and Security Council on Egypt
Peace and Security Council of African Union now awaiting official report on Panelâs findings after two visits to Egypt
State of emergency extension draws condemnation
Concerns raised over effectiveness of state of emergency extension and image of Egypt abroad
Anti-Coup Alliance call for week of protests beginning Friday
Pro-Morsi group dubs the week of action âLoyalty to the Blood of the Martyrsâ
Cabinet approves formation of 30 June investigative committee
30 June investigative committee expected to deliver report in at least three months
Strategy
There are three schools utilised by the state facing strategic Political Violence, also known as terrorism: 1) The Justice System model, where the police and the judiciary pursue such acts as civilian criminal offenses (the most effective model  and takes place in civilised democratic countries; but to be fair, it usually takes a really long …
Has the police state returned?
In the previous article, we discussed the secret conflict raging between supporters of the old regime and advocates of a democratic state. We discussed in detail the nature of the supporters of the old regime, and the different fault lines which exist within this group, in addition to the propensity of those from the the …
Shafiq will not run for presidency if Al-Sisi nominates himself
“There was a Gorbachev assigned to divide Egypt, and he is a prominent politician”
Fahmy to travel to Russia
Russian and Egyptian foreign ministers to hold discussion in Russia later this month
Egyptians’ living conditions and their expectations for the future: poll
73% of Egyptians do not feel safe these days.
62% of Egyptians expect their living conditions to improve in the upcoming year.
Nearly half of Egyptians’ incomes have been affected by the curfew.
Squandered Opportunities
Over the past 3 years, there may have been numerous instances when Egypt has taken the wrong turn. Some of those wasted chances are indeed lamentable. The bitter irony is that 32 months following 25 Jan, there isnât a single concrete aspect in Egypt that justifies the soaring death tolls, the economic stalemate, the degradation …
Fatah-Hamas accusations continue
Polarisation within Egypt is reflected within the Palestinian political spectrum
Hesham Qandil’s advisor released on bail
Omar Al-Zuhair, advisor to the former prime minister, is released on bail pending investigation
Morsi detained for four days for “insulting judiciary”
Al-Beltagy and Hegazy’s trial adjourned to 5 October