Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood

Why did the Muslim Brotherhood survive in London?
By Hesham Shafick            âThe Brotherhood back to jailsâ might be the theme of the universal attack against the group – led by the Egyptian protesters and military. Being an MB research specialist, I have developed relationships with MB leaders of all levels and ages. Some of those relationships had grown to be personal, which …

The Muslim Brotherhood refuses verdict banning its activities
A statement released Monday labels the verdict as vengeful and politicized

The Brotherhoodâs new strategy
By Nervana Mahmoud A month has passed since the forced ending of the pro-Morsi sit-ins in Cairo. The widespread security crackdown and the arrest of the Brotherhoodâs most senior cadres have had a huge impact by paralyzing the main skeleton of the group and limiting their ability to function. How has the Muslim Brotherhood coped with this? …

Brotherhoodâs Salah Sultan detained at airport
Professor of Sharia arrested attempting travel to Sudan

Arrests continue on backdrop of sit-ins dispersal
Twenty-five arrested in Minya for violence; 7 arrested in Cairo for stalling traffic

Muslim Brotherhood’s Organisation activity banned
The urgent matters court bans any activity by the Muslim Brotherhood and assigns the state to take control of its headquarters, deeming The Brotherhood ‘tyrants’

From January to June: Egyptâs âeliteâ question
By virtue of my studies, my work and my own individual perversions, I happen to be one of those who enjoy reading political theory. However, I do not intend to actually write about political or social theory. I simply wanted to point out to how in different political and social theories from different times, perspectives …
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.

Verdict whether to disband Muslim Brotherhood Association on Monday
The Organisation founded in 1928 is on the verge of disbanding on Monday

One dead, 34 injured nationwide during Fridayâs pro-Morsi rallies
Pro-Morsi groups see small-scale clashes and turnout for Friday demonstrations

El-Haddad accused of “false news that threaten national security”
Brotherhood spokesman and five others detained for 15 days

Morsi supporters set out to protest Friday
Protests begin after calls by different âpro-legitimacyâ groups

Rebuilding trust is absolutely critical: Leon
European Union Special Envoy for the Southern Mediterranean Region Bernardino LeĂłn visits Cairo and tells all parties to seek an all-inclusive process

Foreign Ministry: “There have been no political arrests since 30 June Revolution”
The statement comes in response to recent US State Department criticism of “politicized arrests” in Egypt

Waiting in the QueueâŠ
Weâve been fighting for fifty years the same war, we canât forget And the country is like a waiting room, And the queue reaches the airport âFrom the Queueâ, By Mashrouâ Leila âŠâŠâŠ.. A picture of a wedding, where the bridesmaids are all wearing army fatigues, appears on your timeline. Another picture of a different …

Qandil banned from travel
Former prime minister and six other defendants banned from travel in connection to a corruption case
Military Court rulings against MB leaders challenged
The Suez Military Court had sentenced the members to three years of imprisonment on charges of spreading lies, promoting strife, violating curfew and inciting violence against the army using car radios.

Hagel and Al-Sisi discuss events in Egypt
Hagel calls on interim government to show commitment to the roadmap.

State Department opposes “politicised arrests” in Egypt
The United States Department of State says its public and private stances on Brotherhood arrests oppose arrests that jeopardise inclusive transition

State of the union
As President Morsi walked into Al-Azhar conference hall on the âNight of Powerâ in Ramadan of 2013, the room rose. The last time he had spoken on such an occasion, General Sisi had replaced Field Marshal Tantawi, and Mr. Morsi had taken full control of the presidential office. Tonight was different, however; he addressed not …

Brotherhood spokesman arrested
Three Muslim Brotherhood members arrested as security forces continue crackdown on the group

Military engineers visit sites of damaged Minya churches
The visit comes one day after security forces waged a campaign to restore order in Minyaâs Delga village

Court freezes assets of Islamist leaders
Court upholds decision to freeze assets of Brotherhood leaders and others

Education, a waste of money?
âZahma moot, (it is very crowded) and itâs not yet 9 AM.â The taxi driver is complaining. Traffic is already gridlocked early in the morning (yes, Egyptians consider 9 AM early). And then he asks, âhow bad is it going to be when schools open?â It got me thinking; maybe schools should be cancelled all …

Arrest and violence will light up the revolution: NCSL
A press conference held announcing Tuesday protests while Anti-Coup Youth Movement announce civil disobedience on Sunday

Hamas responds to army accusations of Sinai militancy
Hamas government rejects “official and unofficial” accusations of “participating in military operations in Egypt”, asks for “communication channels” with Cairo

Policewomen in action
On Sunday there were present in female-only metro carriages after calls for Muslim Brotherhood supporters to demonstrate inside the metro stations and carriages

Morsi supporters organise metro protests
Traffic on Cairoâs subway remains unhindered

Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.

Musical Chairs
You have to admit that despite all the heartaches that we have come to encounter in Egypt, the place is becoming quite the rollercoaster ride. It is interesting to watch how roles are being exchanged at dizzying velocity. A once villain is now considered prince charming, a once prince charming is now seen as a …