Latest in Tag: Mubarak Highlight
Latest in Tag: Mubarak
Student protests break out against Mubarak verdict
Revolutionary Front calls for protests in 11 different universities around Egypt
Mubarak verdict sparks angry reactions
Students vow to protest on campus; parties to sue Mubarak
Bahraini king congratulates Mubarak on favourable court verdict
The Gulf monarchy itself subdued an Arab Spring-inspired rebellion in 2011
At least 2 dead in violent dispersal of Tahrir Square demonstrations
Thousands gathered around iconic square to protest Cairo Criminal Court’s dismissal of Mubarak charges
Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to protest Mubarak’s verdict
Security forces dispersed demonstrators with water cannons and teargas; many protesters arrested
Will Al-Sisi reproduce the Mubarak regime?
Mubarak’s regime entered into decline when contradiction and conflict reached their peak among the ruling class and junta, as with what happened previously within the 1952 family. The contradictions and conflicts were the main motivation behind the transition from one president to another. This issue reflected primarily on the ruling class’ movement toward saving their …
The counterrevolution has ruled: ANHRI lawyer
“Mubarak’s lackeys may have won this round but they didn’t win the fight. 25 January is still on. I am furious but not surprised. The counter-revolution has ruled,” said Gamal Eid, a lawyer at the Arab Network for Human Rights Information following Hosni Mubarak’s dismissal from charges of killing protesters. In June 2012, Mubarak and …
Had Morsi been in power, ruling would have been different: Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood expect more death sentences, view that another revolution is inevitable
Shock, dismay, jubilation outside Mubarak’s court
Supporters celebrate, opponents and families of those killed vow a new revolution and accuse current government of treason
In Pictures: Mubarak supporters and opponents react to court’s verdict
Opponents and families of those killed, vow a new revolution, accuse current government of treason
Egypt, China set to launch strategic partnership
President Al-Sisi scheduled for China visit in December
How does Sisi control the reins?
Within the “1952” – or “army” – family, power is transferred from president to president when the regime arrives at a crisis. For this reason, a new president must confront the causes that led to the crisis without sacrificing the constants of the regime. In other words, the new president must be seen to redraw …
Cabinet to rule on electoral districts draft
Some parties believe districts made to garner “votes for the government” in upcoming parliamentary elections
How is power transferred within the ‘1952 family’?
Every dynasty across history is characterised and distinguished by certain attributes, and the ‘1952 family’ is no exception. One of the most important characteristics of any dynasty is the power-transferral method, and we will notice in this regard that in most dynasties throughout history there are mechanisms for transferring power from an emperor, king, or …
Al-Sisi appoints Mubarak and Morsi regime ministers as advisors
Ahmed Gamal El-Din and Faiza Abu el-Naga to advise on security and terrorism
Egypt government, Brotherhood to exchange accusations in Geneva
Government and Brotherhood looking to score political points, rights groups to show reality, says analyst
Sisi’s plan: New print of the same edition?
We must begin with the questions that concluded my last article: Is Al-Sisi building a vision? Can we predict this vision based on his current positions? What are the resemblances between this vision and that of former president Gamal Abdel Nasser? Before we try to answer these questions, we must keep in mind Al-Sisi’s performance …
Should Egypt be governed by majority rule or by rule of law?
By Mohammed Nosseir The term ‘majority’ could be a very pleasant one, used to refer to a segment of any given society. In reality, rulers and citizens tend to commit a number of mistakes based on a false assumption known as ‘majority rule’. This is what has been happening in our attempt to develop a …
$500m repaid to Qatar: CBE governor
Egypt will refund $2.5bn at beginning of November says Hisham Ramez
Brotherhood says ‘justice is indivisible’ after Mubarak trial postponement
Group says there have been “judicial farces” in Egypt’s courts over past 15 months
UPDATE: Court postpones Mubarak’s verdict to 29 November
Judge says panel needs more time to rule on case
Court to decide Mubarak’s fate on Saturday
Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, former interior minister Habib Al-Adly, six close aides and fugitive businessman Hussein Salem also face court verdicts
Mourners chant ‘down with military rule’ during Seif El-Islam’s memorial
Renowned lawyer’s two children, who were allowed to attend the memorial, were taken back to prison afterwards
Human rights group collaborate to fight against Egyptian NGO law
HRW says independent organisations in Egypt face looming crackdown; Amnesty states Egyptian authorities want to put 40,000 NGOs under their thumb
The Suez Canal Project: Then and now
Member of Public Front of the Suez Canal says $13bn target is exaggerated
Mubarak awaits court ruling, due on 27 September
Mubarak’s interior minister Al-Adly described 25 January as a conspiracy and 30 June, a revolution
Media gag imposed on Sahel attack
Gagging is on the rise, as opposed to what was expected after the 2011 revolution, says Gamila Ismail
Ban on Mubarak party members in upcoming elections overturned
Court cites lack of corruption evidence against National Democratic Party members to uphold decision
Appeals court sets date for Shura Council defendants
Activists sentenced to 15 years for breaking Protest Law to have appeal 22 July
Mubarak sons released on EGP 1M bail over illicit gains charges
Alaa and Gamal Mubarak to remain in custody, serving a four-year prison sentence for embezzlement