Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
Explosive found under Giza’s Al-Gamaa Bridge
Morsi supporters holding demonstrations nearby
Qandil steps down
Resignation followed deadly clashes outside the Republican Guard headquarters on Monday
Op-ed review: State militarisation and revolution mistakes
Fahmy Howeidy Between militarisation and civil war Al-Shorouk newspaper Columnist Fahmy Howeidy writes on the events that took place on the morning of Monday 8 July. He begins by saying that he considered the two main challenges of Mohamed Morsi’s ousted government were the stabilisation of security and reviving the economy. “However, after the coup …
Information, not democracy, is necessary for a strong economy
How democratic last week’s events in Egypt were will continue to be debated. Democratic or not, this is an excellent opportunity to set the economy in a better direction. Information will be critical for improving the economy. It will also give credibility to these events as being part of a democratic process. Democracy is not …
Republican Guard headquarters violence prompts market slide
The EGX 70, an index of small and medium-sized companies,declined by a precipitous 5.32%, while the broader EGX 100 slid 4%.
The fate of Islamic bonds remains vague after the ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood
Abdullah Al-Adali, chairman of the taxes division at Price Waterhouse Coopers, stated that he supported keeping the country’s Islamic bonds law as it was despite the removal of Morsi.
Central Bank head in Abu Dhabi in search of financial aid
The visit follows a statement detailing a drop in the country’s capital and financial accounts’ balance from $3.9bn to $3.8bn, as well a decline in the outflows of portfolio investments caused by foreigners dealing in Egyptian treasury bonds.
A petition to international media
By Ahmed El-Ashram I and millions of Egyptian people are following the international media coverage of recent developments in Egypt with profound disappointment. Unlike the revolution that ousted Hosni Mubarak from power, this one is met with abundant discontent and antipathy. Arguably, the precedent that this publicly-backed coup has set seems threatening to the US-planned …
Pro-Morsi protesters at Cairo University
Supporters of the ousted president are on high alert amid tight security measures
The future of Islamism- part three: What will become of the Muslim Brotherhood?
By Nicholas Gjorvad While part two discussed what factors will shape Islamist parties in the future, part three will focus specifically on the future of the Muslim Brotherhood which has become an increasingly popular topic in the last few days. At this juncture, the future of the Brotherhood is dependent upon a myriad of factors …
Police arrest perpetrators in Alexandria rooftop video
Two of those involved in the video have been arrested
Foreign ministry condemns ‘Iranian interference’ in Egyptian affairs
Ministry discusses events in Egypt with ambassadors from the Americas
At least 51 dead and 435 injured in pro-Morsi, Army clashes
Conflicting reports flood the media
Split second
By Philip Whitfield Was it a coup d’etat, half a coup, coup-lite or just plain old martial law? The top brass gave Morsi just enough rope to hang himself to execute their mission: divide and rule. Not so fast, say some. It’s our revolution, not theirs. If you want to pray the worldwide court of …
The future of Islamism- part two: Where does Islamism go from here?
By Nicholas Gjorvad Today’s article explores the issues which face Islamists going forward. As part one pointed out, the setbacks that Islamist parties in the Middle East have recently experienced can largely be attributed to the instances of over-ambitious and unilateral moves of Islamist leaders in power. In light of the pushback from opposition groups, …
True people power in Egypt
Egypt has a rare opportunity to build a unique direct democracy – without a president or political parties – tailored to its needs that could also serve as a model for other Arab countries. In my previous article, I promised to outline a vision for Egypt’s democratic future. But in order to do so, we …
Expert’s expectations from the new government
The Daily News Egypt spoke to Egyptian economy experts to gain their insight on how the new government should manage the current economic crisis.
Egypt’s stock market rejects claims that it has frozen the assets of Muslim Brotherhood leaders
Tariq Abd al-Bari, chairman of Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry, stated that the company had not yet received any orders to freeze the assets of any individuals since the outbreak of recent protests on 30 June.
Morsi’s best contribution to Egypt would be to make peace
“Help us make sense of this?” That is usually the question an analyst gets asked. The good ones tend to try their best, with as many qualifications as possible, knowing that they cannot possibly account for all the variables. They also know who else to direct people to, in order to get a wider, more …
1210 martyrs since January 2011 revolution: ANHRI statement
ANHRI condemns all violence on Egyptian rulers
Salafi Da’wa calls on Egyptians to unite
The group did not take part in an Islamist-led protest last month citing that it could potentially provoke violence
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
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. …
Al-Zawahiri calls for “victims and sacrifices”
Al-Qaeda Leader criticised Islamists for not uniting to implement Sharia
Freedom and Justice Party refuses dialogue
Confusion ensures as interim government calls for dialogue.
Mass protests planned for Sunday in support of June 30 Front: Tamarod
Tamarod calls on Egyptians to respond to recent clashes and stand in solidarity with the June 30 Front
In Pictures: Manial holds funeral for victims of clashes
By Charlie Miller and Haleem El-Shaarani On Saturday, funerals for the victims of Manial clashes took place in Salah El-Din mosque in Manial, Cairo. Five Manial residents were shot dead on Friday after ousted President Mohamed Morsi’s supporters fired live ammunition and bird shots at them, claimed residents. Manial residents claimed they were trying to …
Human Rights Watch heeds equal rights to all parties: report
Calling upon the new Egyptian government’s vital role