Latest in Tag: Mubarak Highlight
Latest in Tag: Mubarak
CAO not entitled to reopen ‘Presidential Palaces’ embezzlement case: Official
Since the case was adjudicated in court, the agency is not entitled to address it, says former deputy
Nazif imprisonment verdict details reveal family’s illicit gains
EGP 1.3m in gifts were received from state-run press institutions
Trials of Mubarak sons, Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis and Port Said prison break postponed
Trial of former president Hosni Mubarak’s sons Gamal and Alaa was postponed to 10 October
Suez Canal: A cruise to the past
It took a long journey for the Suez Canal to reach its current state today, a journey witnessing several closings and instability of the canal’s operations. Today, Egypt celebrates the opening of the canal’s expansion
Ahmed Ezz’s appeal on parliamentary ban postponed
Steel magnate was released from prison on bail after major convictions against him were overturned on appeal
Switzerland drops criminal organisation charge against Mubarak family, aids
Criminal proceedings will continue against all defendants on money laundering, says spokesman
The cinematic political scene in Al-Sisi’s first year
In Egypt, the past four years since the 25 January Revolution held several overwhelming emotions for people, which differed from pride and happiness to depression and anger. That was definitely translated in films which were and are still being produced.
How Egypt‘s President tricked Germany‘s Chancellor Merkel – again
The relations between Germany and Egypt, who had only just agreed on cooperation in the Berlin declaration, slumped
Al-Sisi is pushing Egypt away from democracy: US report
White House report suggests democratic progress bears no influence on US military aid
Homosexuals’ ongoing acceptance struggle increases as government crackdown tightened
Over 95 people were arrested in Egypt for same-sex conduct or gender expression between July 2013 and December 2014, says HRW
AFTE manager’s brother detained for 15 days
Accusations of printing ‘inciting material’ and belonging to 6 April Youth Movement
A visit to Egypt before Tahrir
By Amr Khalifa Speaking of tyrants Nael Shama said: “A typical consequence of such a distorted mind set is the equation between personal criticism and disloyalty.” Though that particular article was penned in the summer of 2008, two and half years before the [25 January] revolution, it is such a penetrating deconstruction that will draw …
6 Mansoura University students sentenced to 3-7 years in prison by military court
Since last October, 184 students have been referred to military trial according to an Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF) survey
Civilian parties outraged over new Justice Minister’s appointment
A furious opponent of the Muslim Brotherhood, Al-Zind was sworn in last Wednesday
Abu Trika: Bridging Egyptian polarisation or signalling a shift in attitudes?
By James M. Dorsey Few are able to bridge Egypt’s deeply polarising divide between supporters and opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood, following the 2013 military coup that toppled president Mohammed Morsi. Mohammed Abu Trika, Egypt’s most celebrated and storied football player, is proving to be either the exception that proves the rule or an indication …
Court of Cassation hands Mubarak, sons 3-year prison sentences
Former president has already served his time in prison
Hidden war on Mubarak’s state and Al-Sisi’s regime
By Hussien Abd Rabu How did it feel to listen to former president Hosni Mubarak when he was congratulating the Egyptian people on Sinai Independence Day, and talking about his sacrifices to liberate the occupied land and his evaluation of the current regime? And a while after that you see his son, Gamal Mubarak, taking …
How much longer can Al-Sisi manage to manipulate Egyptian politics?
By Mohammed Nosseir People may think that authoritarian rule is an easy task. However, the truth is quite the opposite; it is a far more complicated undertaking than democratic rule. Whereas democratic rule is a collective work, in which responsibilities are shared among the President, members of Parliament, governmental institutions and others, authoritarian rule requires …
Ahmed Moussa loses libel case
The TV presenter was fined EGP 15,000 in one of several ongoing cases against him
New lawsuit filed against Mubarak to investigate political crimes
Court refers lawsuit to commissioners to issue a legal report
Notes from America: The world is run by ‘generals’
By Ahmed Tharwat Harry S. Truman once said: “The ‘C’ students run the world.” That was a long time ago, and now the world is run by “Generals” – still “C” Students – in two different camps. The first camp is usually run by military generals like Saddam, Gaddafi, Nasser, Sadat, Mubarak, Al-Sisi, Mugabe, Barre, …
Notes from America: The flag
By Ahmed Tharwat The American flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. It has three colours; red symbolises hardiness and valour, white symbolises purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice. As …
Court adjourns Presidential Palace case retrial to 29 April
Next session will feature prosecution and defence arguments
Appeal accepted in ‘Trial of the Century’
Mubarak was acquitted of murder charges in November by Cairo Criminal Court
Protest, investment and BP: Egypt is open for business but not for accountability
With billions of dollars of investment due to flood Egypt, we look at how the government has introduced new legislation to silence citizens’ voices of dissent
Ezz’s Steel Case Postponed to 5 May
Tuesday’s session was a retrial after 10-year imprisonment rule was revoked by Cassations Court
Court acquits Al-Adly and Nazif of profiteering
Former minister of interior to be released on 12 March, lawyer says
Notes from America: The accidental hero
By Ahmed Tharwat In his book “Presidential Leadership and the Creation of the American Era”, Joseph Nye of Harvard University divided American presidents into two groups. One is made up of “transformational” leaders – those with the grandiose goal of using American influence to spread democracy and liberty around the world. The second group contains …
Ahmed Ezz expected to be rejected as parliament candidate
Ezz’s assets are freezed; fails to meet candidacy’s legal requirements
A word of advice to Al-Sisi: Prompt reform to prevent chaos
By Mohammed Nosseir President Al-Sisi ran a very successful election campaign, persuading millions of Egyptians to vote for him in order to save the country from the Muslim Brotherhood. So far, the president appears not to heed the fact that Egyptians initially revolted against the lack of justice, freedom and dignity that existed for almost …