Latest in Tag: Morsi Highlight
Latest in Tag: Morsi
“The Revolution continues”: No longer a slogan
When the crowds swelled in the Square of Liberation in January 2011, the chant of al-sha’ab yurid isqat al-nidham (‘the people demand the fall of the regime’) was a pithy slogan. By the time Hosni Mubarak was pushed out of power eighteen days later, Tahrir Square had become much more than simply a place where …
On the youth and the revolution
For many, the early days of the revolution served as a political coming-out for a number of underground organisations, some weak, others strong, and individuals, all out to prove their revolutionary worth and zeal. Hailing almost exclusively from the country’s middle and upper middle class youth, from within the ranks of these revolutionaries quickly emerged …
Review: America’s support to Morsi and Tahrir Square explored in columns
The recent visit of the United States Secretary of State John Kerry has pushed several writers to analyse America’s reasons to support the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi. Meanwhile, some commentators have discussed the objective of demonstrators, who appear persistent to remain in Tahrir Square. Mohamed Salmawi The Muslim Brotherhood’s American Support Al-Masry …
Al-Nour head meets with ministers of foreign affairs and education
Salafi party expresses concern over foreign policy and ‘does not want to enter strategic partnership with this cabinet’
NSF reaffirms boycott, parties to merge
The opposition coalition dismisses rumours that some of its component parties will contest the election, announces launch of satellite television channel
Morsi meets Nubians, Matruh leaders to discuss internal issues
President Mohamed Morsi has met with representative of the Nubian community and leaders from Marsa Matruh governorate to discuss their internal challenges and demands.
The Civilian Products of Military Factories
Last Thursday the news websites greeted us with a picture of the US Ambassador to Egypt, Anne Patterson, celebrating the decision of the US department of agriculture to allow the importation of Egyptian strawberries to the American market by opening a box of strawberries and eating one. On that same day, we were also greeted …
Review: Columnists dissect decisions to boycott or participate in elections
Amid the opposition’s calls to shun the upcoming parliamentary elections set to take place in April, writers explored the consequences of boycotting the vote and the negative effect of such a decision on a well representative parliament. In light of the US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Egypt, some commentators condemn the western …
Kerry urges Egypt to finalise IMF loan agreement
US Secretary of State John Kerry met a number of opposition figures and Egypt’s foreign minister on Saturday and called for all political figures to unite to emerge from the current economic crisis
Rising anger in Mansoura
Thousands take to the street as offices of political groups were attacked, many injured
Kerry meets Morsi and intelligence chief
US secretary of state met Morsi, following meetings with opposition figures, businessmen and Minister of Defence
The legitimacy of Morsi
Wikipedia defines political legitimacy as “the popular acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or a regime”. The keyword here is “popular”. The voting system was concurred as a way to gauge public acceptance of a person or government. The tallying of ballots is used as a means to assess the will of the masses. …
The end of the Muslim Brotherhood
I have no problem admitting how much the Muslim Brotherhood annoys me. There is absolutely nothing that I admire about this group. I hate their fascist intentions, I disrespect their manipulative politics, their constant lying appalls me and I am offended by how much they distort a peaceful religion like Islam. The mere presence of …
Rage over death
Protesters criticise President Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood following the death of Mansoura resident
Review: Commentaries debate Parliamentary elections, dialogue sessions and electronic militias
After the national dialogue session came out with a list of recommendations on how to ensure transparent and free elections, several writers have criticised the talks arguing that a meeting as such should have better been held with the head of the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC). Other writers explored the issue of the Muslim Brotherhood’s …
NCW draft law to combat violence against women
The new law is expected to include severe penalties for perpetrators, including the death penalty
EU envoy: NSF decision to boycott “damaging to political transition”
Bernardino Leon says both sides must review each other’s proposals in order to reach an agreement and find a political solution
A visionary without a vision
By Robert Mogielnicki On Saturday Mohamed ElBaradei, leader of the National Salvation Front (NSF), called for a boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Egypt. On Tuesday the boycott became party policy after a meeting of the NSF leadership While the NSF demands the formation of a national unity government and a committee to amend …
“They threw us to the ground and beat us”
Stories of abuse from released detainees in Cairo
Anti-Morsi fervour grows despite shift in election dates
Egyptian president seems to be failing to stem the tide running against him
Saudi court accepts Al-Gizawy and Bakr appeal
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that Saudi court will hear the appeals of two Egyptian citizens sentenced in January
Dialogue session recommendations for elections
Thirteen political parties and several public figures make recommendations after national dialogue session
Nation split over Morsi after 8 months
Baseera Centre poll reveals a decline in Morsi’s approval rate to below 50%. Poll also revealed that one third of Egyptians haven’t heard of the NSF, 50% of those who have do not support them
Morsi meets Sudanese minister on Nile water issue
Ministers brief Morsi on developments in Nile water sharing and cooperation between Sudan and Egypt
Obama calls on Morsi to ‘protect democratic principles’
Morsi speaks to US president who confirms US support for Egypt’s political transition
Is Boycotting the Solution?
There currently exists within Egypt’s democratic forces a raging debate as to whether or not to take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Those who advocate for boycotting the elections do so for a number of reasons, many of which are based on the assumption that it will only be a matter of time before …
Reading a possible Egypt-Iran strategic alliance
By Ceylan Ozbudak In August 2012, when President Mohamed Morsi became the first Egyptian leader to visit Iran since the 1980s, he was careful not to schedule meetings with the Iranian leadership, much less to endorse any renewal of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran. Since then, a return to the level of cooperation pe r …
Review: Op-Eds fueled against Morsi’s late interview
Sunday night turned into Monday morning with Egyptians still waiting for an anticipated television interview with President Mohamed Morsi. The president offered no explanation for the delay, and several newspaper columnists criticized Morsi for leaving millions of citizens waiting late at night for the long-awaited interview. The broadcast was supposed to begin at 8 pm …
NSF to boycott elections, unsurprisingly
The National Salvation Front has finally announced its position on the parliamentary elections. The nation’s largest opposition bloc is set to boycott
Bakkar criticises “hesitant presidency”
Al-Nour Party spokesperson describes presidency institution as “inconsistent”, confirms he attended national dialogue