Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
US lawmakers split on whether to cut Egypt aid
While condemning the use of force by the military-backed interim government, many lawmakers expressed concern that halting aid would further erode US influence over the most populous Arab country
Qatar says it gives aid to Egypt, not Muslim Brotherhood
Qatar on Wednesday forcefully condemned the crackdown by Egyptian security forces on supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood
A spectacular fall from grace for Egypt’s Brotherhood
It is a spectacular fall from grace for the Islamist movement, which saw its candidate Mohamed Morsi become the first president in Egypt’s history with a non-military background.
MB denies âjustificationâ for Coptic attacks
Muslim Brotherhood spokesman Ahmad Aref has denied accusations of incitement of violence against Christians by the interim presidency. Presidential political advisor Mostafa Hegazy said in a Saturday press conference that leading Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Al-Beltagy had âjustifiedâ attacks on churches, which Aref denied in a Sunday statement as a âflagrant falsehood.â In his statement, …
Fahmy: Any threat to cut aid to Egypt is unacceptable
Foreign minister announces committee to investigate events since 30 June
Egypt is not a weak state: Presidential press conference
âWe will be victorious against terrorism and violenceâŠextremist powers have been running the showâ
No reconciliation with those with blood on their hands: PM
Government faces international criticism, receives support from Coptic Church
Marches across Cairo meet violence from local residents
Clashes erupt in Zamalek, Shubra and on the Nile Corniche
Deadly clashes in Ramses Square
Demonstrators use Al-Fatah Mosque in Cairo as morgue/hospital, refuse to leave.
Presidency to hold international press conference
The presidential office announced on Friday that it will hold an international press conference to explain current situation in Egypt tomorrow, Saturday. The press conference will be held at the Presidential palace at 3 pm. The decision to hold a press conference comes after clashes ensued on the streets of Egypt on Friday between Muslim Brotherhood …
In Pictures: Clashes on Haram street ensue
Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with the police and residents on Haram street on Friday following calls by the National Coalition to support Legitimacy to take to the streets. Mohamed Omar
Turkey losing regional clout as Egypt crisis flares
AFP- Turkey’s clout in the Middle East is taking a beating with the brutal sidelining of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood derailing Ankara’s hopes to lead a regional surge of Islamist political power, analysts say. Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) was an early supporter of the 2011 uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak and subsequently nourished …
Clashes grip Egypt
Pro-Morsi marches lead to clashes between security forces and protesters
In Pictures: Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Ramses
Muslim Brotherhood supporters took to the streets today, Friday, in answer to the calls by the national Coalition to support Legitimacy to demonstrate against the dispersal of Morsi supporters last Wednesday. The protesters headed to Al-Fatah mosque on Ramsis street, chanting against the “coup” and the Minister of defense Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi. Some held photos …
Security Council calls for maximum restraint in Egypt
UNSC holds a closed emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Egypt
National Coalition to Support Legitimacy calls for new Friday of Rage
Muslim Brotherhood organises marches from different mosques in Cairo, headed for Ramses Square
Obama cancels biannual joint military exercise with Egypt
US President condemns steps taken by interim government
Countries condemn violence in Egypt as UAE, Bahrain express support for government
European nations summon Egyptian ambassadors while Ecuador recalls their ambassador in Egypt
Qatar ‘strongly denounces’ force against Egypt demos
The gas-rich Gulf state was a major financial supporter of Egypt under the presidency of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi
Press freedom at risk in Egypt: CPJ
Committee to Protect Journalists says press under attack
Beltagy and Hegazyâs trial date set
The two are accused them of kidnapping and beating a police officer
Reshuffling of ministersâ officials: The political/apolitical debate
Political turmoil led to short-lived cabinets, uncompleted economic strategies and unqualified officials
The nature of the coming struggle
Unless a miracle occurs, we should prepare ourselves for a long struggle in Egypt, Emad Al-Din Hussein writes
Sticky wicket
The Muslim Brothers are Egyptâs Poms, says Philip Whitfield
Al-Azhar begins national dialogue
Different political factions refuse the initiative
Parties react to Sinai explosions
Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi vows full support for armed forces’ operations in Sinai
US: Dialogue still possible in Egypt
State Department still committed to encourage dialogue
El Haddad: Those behind the coup will be brought to justice
El Haddad reaffirms that the Brotherhood will not disperse their sit-ins
Morsi supporters reject Mansour’s address, vow to continue demonstrations
Adly Mansour pledges âcalculated stepsâ against protesters
11 arrested for Saturday violence in Minya
Prosecutor General charges 11 suspects following attacks in Bani Ahmed