Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
Press Release: Baseera Center Opinion Poll for Al-Hayat Channel One year of Morsi and the Brotherhood’s rule
Around 63% of Egyptians believe that their living conditions are now worse than they were at the start of President Mohammed Morsi’s tenure.
Half of all Egyptians believe there has been foreign interference in Egypt’s internal policies by other nations during the first year of the president’s tenure.
59% of Egyptians believe that the country would be in a better state had the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces remained in power.
Human Rights Watch warns of escalating violence
Failure of security forces to deploy heightens risk of violence, prominent international NGO says
In Pictures: Tahrir square continues to rebel
Protesters continued to flock to Tahrir square demanding the removal on President Mohamed Morsi. Tamarod (Rebellion) campaign, Al-Dostor party and Al-Tiar Al-Sha’aby among other political groups called upon the people to remain in the different squares across the country, until their demands are met Photos by Aaron T. Rose
UN expresses concern for Egypt
The spokesman for UN High Commissioner for Human Rights “conveyed a message of solidarity to Egyptians”
Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya organises nationwide demonstrations
Mass protests planned nationwide in 11 different governorates in support of President Mohamed Morsi
El-Araby says free will of Egyptian people must be answered
Arab League Secretary General stresses need to listen to the free will of the Egyptian people
30 June, the Egyptian political crisis: Live Updates
The Egyptian political crisis: Live Updates
Court of Cassation rules Mubarak-era prosecutor general to return to post
The court’s ruling is final and cannot be appealed
Army’s statement was not reviewed by the presidency
The Egyptian presidency responds to Mondays’ statement by armed forces
Qandil to submit cabinet proposals for political crisis
Prime Minister yet to decide on ministers’ resignations
Opposition nominates ElBaradei to negotiate with government
The National Salvation Front and the June 30 Front nominated ElBaradei to represent the opposition in talks with government “to find a solution for this crisis”.
Sustenance on the streets
As many people in the country are out on the streets to express their opinion on the president and the government, a subculture of vendors arises with them, providing much needed sustenance to the protesters.
So, what’s next?
Good Morning Egypt… So, 30 June arrived, and as anticipated, it was spectacular. What could only be described as an endless sea of people swarmed Egypt’s streets, showcasing a flood of flags and red cards to “President” Mohamed Morsi and his beloved Muslim Brotherhood. The infighting between different factions in the marches was nonexistent, while …
Army denies “coup” claims
Army Spokesman further explains “ultimatum” statement
Egyptian pound stabilises against the dollar at 7.04 despite massive protests
Experts: the stability of the pound is “temporary” due to bank closures and low demand on banks
Sporadic clashes at nationwide marches
Protest clashes leave over a dozen dead, several hundred injured in nationwide protests
Egyptians protest abroad
Embassies across the world scene of protests on 30 June
Kerry confident about safety of US embassy in Cairo
30 June protests draw comments from US Secretary Kerry, President Obama, and German Foreign Minister
In Pictures: Muslim Brotherhood headquarters clashes
By Menna Mourad The Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam was attacked Monday morning and set on fire. Clashes ensued between protesters and the Brotherhood youths, leaving 8 dead and 70 injured. The Brotherhood headquarters was looted in a scene reminiscent of the attack on the National Democratic Party’s headquarters by protesters that took place on …
Sofa so good
By Philip Whitfield La Jolie Plage North Coast (30 June.) Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and the riff raff at the back, welcome to the Couch Party annual general meeting. Or as my wife put it when she sent me packing, welcome to the Couch Grouse. Founders of civilisation, interim riparian cotenants of …
Gods and generals
As I write this article, 30 June has just begun: people are waving Egyptian flags and happily going about their day, Tahrir square is filled to the brim hours before marches are scheduled to begin, and El-Merghany street leading up to the presidential palace is already closed off. On my way to work, I noticed …
Op-Ed review: Morsi’s speech and the meaning of rebellion
One columnist reviews Morsi speech, while the other explains why a rebellion is different from a revolution. Suleiman Shafiq It is time for the Muslim Brotherhood to leave Al-Watan Newspaper Columnist Suleiman Shafiq begins his article with an experience he had on the night of President Mohamed Morsi’s latest speech. “Morsi ended his speech. I …
Bourse will not halt trading under any circumstances claims new head of exchange
Atef El-Sherif: Many portfolios require immediate intervention to further boost confidence
Morsi Challenged
Thousands fill squares across the country, and surround the presidential palace, joined in outcry against the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi
Tamarod gives Morsi until Tuesday to step down
The campaign warns of a complete civil disobedience if demands are not met
Amr Moussa to the Muslim Brotherhood: Take the people seriously
Daily News Egypt speaks to Conference Party head and National Salvation Front leader Amr Moussa
In Pictures: “Leave” chants rock Egypt
Hundreds of thousands of protesters demanding the removal of President Mohamed Morsi took to the streets on 30 June, the anniversary of his coming to power. Demonstrators from differentgovernorates filled the streets chanting “leave”, “down with the Brotherhood’s rule” and “the people demand the downfall of the regime” . Marches started from different meeting points …
Civil movement challenges Morsi’s amensty claims
Group states several civilians still face military trials under Morsi’s government
Editor’s letter: Morsi in free fall
Three months ago I wrote my weekly editor’s letter and named it “The real countdown to the Brotherhood’s fall.” I think I was too conservative in my analysis, basing my argument on an assumed progression of negative attitudes held by average citizens against President Mohamed Morsi and the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. I should have found …
In Pictures: Tahrir Square overflows with protesters
Early in the morning of the anticipated 30 June, Tahrir Square is packed and is expected to fill up further when marches converge onto the historical square. The opposition protesters are marching to the Downtown Square and the presidential palace in protests that coincide with the one year anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi’s rise to …