Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
Egypt opposition rejects dialogue with Morsi
In a televised speech, Morsi called for reforms and dialogue, while warning that political divisions in the country threatened to “paralyse” Egypt.
Egypt slaps travel ban on media owner in tax case
Egypt’s prosecutor general added Amin to the list of those banned from travelling abroad, judicial sources said.
We will start demonstrations tomorrow: FJP
FJP attacks opposition for refusal to take part in dialogue and the electoral process, and forewarns 30 June protesters violence
Morsi’s speech lightning rod for opposition
Most reactions critical to presidential address critical
Tahrir masses react to Morsi’s speech
The president’s lengthy speech on Wednesday night draws ridicule in historic Tahrir square
Cabinet calls for calm on fuel crisis
President’s office lists causes and possible solutions for fuel woes amid mounting public frustration
Administrative Judiciary refuses jurisdiction regarding Shura cases
The judiciary does not have the authority to rule on cases challenging Shura rulings
Less than one third of Egyptians approve of Morsi’s performance
After one year in office, twice as many Egyptians would not re-elect Morsi as those who would
Mubarak-era PM to be released
Pending a retrial, Mubarak-era Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif is being released from Tora prison as legal detention period expires
President Morsi to address nation on Wednesday
Presidency denies plans to remove prime minister, stresses need for peaceful expression
All the roads lead to this
Egypt is on the brink, and everyone’s nerves are frazzled. Everyone is both optimistic, and yet terrified about the outcome of 30 June. Given that this is a day of an unlikely alliance between the social conservatives (old regime supporters), the revolutionaries and the independents, anything could happen. While one is operating on very limited …
Rights group condemns lawsuits against free speech
Lawsuits against media and opposition groups must stop says Arab Network for Human Rights Information
NSF condemns Morsi’s praise for Friday rallies
The National Salvation Front issued a statement on Saturday saying the president had ignored the “explicit calls for violence” at the demos
The old regime strikes back
I haven’t thought about the “old regime” in quite a while. In fact, I think the Muslim Brotherhood’s unique act over the past year has made most of us realise the new lows that we have reached with Morsi and his people. Mubarak’s regime always mixed corruption with inefficiency. Morsi’s regime maintained the same formula, …
Morsi and the erosion of legitimacy
These days, where rhetoric runs high and adrenaline runs even higher, it is worth taking a step back to take a look at things with a cooler head. Having said this, it is worth taking the news with a grain of salt. The latest chatter to have become widely accepted as fact surrounds the mandate …
Conscience Front calls for neutrality
Front applauds army’s stance regarding politics, calls on judiciary to take a similar stance
Clashes in Ismailia outside Wadi El Natrun hearing
Both Muslim Brotherhood and opposition deny responsibility
Ministry of Defence sit-in unites opposition groups
Diverse opposition groups organise a protest demanding “an end to Muslim Brotherhood rule”
Further competition between Tamarod and Tagarod
Tamarod announces 15 million signatures and the success of “Tamarod Week” campaign while Tagarod collected 2 million signatures on Friday alone
Egypt airports on high alert ahead of June 30 protests
Civil Aviation Minister Wael al-Maadawy has been in talks for several days with airport and security officials as well as the heads of companies affiliated with the EgyptAir holding company that runs the national carrier.
Anti-Morsi protests in several governorates across Egypt
Widespread opposition protests gather “as mobilisation for 30 June”
Morsi turns to Syria and football to polish his tarnished image
By James M. Dorsey President Mohamed Morsi and his flailing Muslim Brotherhood have turned to foreign policy and soccer to improve their battered image in advance of a planned mass anti-government protest at the end of this month and mounting calls for his resignation. In a bid to distract attention from his domestic woes, curry …
Opposition criticises US Ambassador’s statements
Patterson had voiced US skepticism over results of “street action”
Islamists rally for 30 June
Al-Raya leader: We will sacrifice everything to defend legitimacy
Ashton worried about violent protests
EU High Representative visits Cairo to meet politicians
‘Everyone must unite’
Officials from the Federation of Professional Unions release stance on country’s current state of affairs
PM announces plans to develop Sinai
President Morsi approves EGP 4.4bn worth of investments in Sinai
Morsi meets religious leaders
President discusses national developments with top religious leaders
Investment minister aims for 7% growth in two years
Following the revolution, the Egyptian economy registered lower growth rates compared to the pre-revolution average, recording 1.8% in the fiscal year of 2011-2012. The rate rose minimally to 2.2% in 2012-2013.
Eight governorates say ‘No’ to new governors
Protests and sit-ins across the country after Morsi’s appointment of 17 new governors