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

Rights groups urge police to refrain from violence
Egyptian organisations and Human Rights Watch warn against violently dispersing pro-Morsi sit-ins

German FM calls for diplomacy following meetings in Cairo
Westerwelle stresses need for inclusive process to avoid escalation

Morsi supporters march again
Supporters of the ousted president continue demonstrations amidst police plans to disperse sit-in

One reported dead after clashes on Wednesday
Clashes in several governorates between pro-Morsi protesters, pro-army, and locals on Wednesday

MB’s Al Beltagy rejects cabinet call to leave
The FJP politician asked protesters to stay even through violence

Judges to be investigated for siding with Brotherhood
Investigations held after complaints accuse judges of siding with Muslim Brotherhood

Tamarod attacks Third Square for ‘fragmenting Egyptian people
Tamarod accuses Third Square of having Islamist tendencies, criticises its stance on the military
Abed Al-Lahi puts forth a reconciliation initiative with the Egyptian-Qatari Business Council
The initiative discusses all issues having to do with the council previously brought forth before the country’s judiciary, either by Abed Al-Lahi himself or by other representatives from the council.

Muslim Brotherhood leaders referred to Criminal Court
“The decision is meant to create political pressure on Morsi supporters”: FJP spokesperson

The Dark Tunnel
This should be a Happy Story If this revolution had a motto, it would be “Everything you ever wanted, in the worst possible way”. Conventional wisdom said that if there was ever a revolution against Mubarak, then the Muslim Brotherhood would win. Conventional Wisdom said that if the Islamists ever made it to power they …

Foreign ministry warns Turkey on Egypt stance
Ministry calls Turkish statements on Egypt a “transgression of diplomatic norms”
Finance ministry discharges Brotherhood advisers
Minister dismisses 15 advisors for having connection with Muslim Brotherhood
Political inclusion required for democracy: US State Department
US State Department condemns violence and stresses importance of inclusion

Ashton meets Morsi
EU foreign policy chief sat with former president for two hours on Monday

US ‘strongly condemns’ Egypt violence
Cairo and the northern city of Alexandria have since seen massive rival rallies that have often turned violent

If you are not with us, you are against us
For three years, Egyptians have been taking to the streets demanding democracy, social justice and freedom, and for three years they have been denied. They are being cornered over and over into making tough choices, then end up choosing what they deem “less horrible” and the results have never lived up to their aspirations. As …

New arrest warrants for Islamist leaders
Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood and 20 other Islamist leaders accused of inciting Sidi Gaber clashes

Morsi supporters call for Tuesday demonstrations
Armed forces warn against approaching military installations

Ahrar movement protests army and Muslim Brotherhood
The protest rejects military and Muslim Brotherhood

National Defence Council closely monitoring Rabaa and Al-Nahda sit-ins
The council assured the state’s guarantee for all its citizens to respect their right for freedom of expression, including protesting and striking peacefully

Ashton to reinforce EU message in Cairo
EU head will stress importance of an inclusive transition process in meetings with all sides

Blame and condemnation after Rabaa violence
Several political parties as well as public figures comment on the deadly Rabaa Al-Adaweya clashes

Women’s group denounces Brotherhood
The National Council for Women outlined its resistance to the 2012 constitution, declaring the Brotherhood’s rule as the “worst and most cruel” for women

Lawyers request to visit Brotherhood leaders
Human rights lawyers have filed a request to meet with arrested party leaders.
Muslim Brotherhood “studies” proposed initiatives for national reconciliation
The Islamist group to discuss its options with Pro-Legitimacy, Anti-Coup National Alliance.

Brotherhood holds forces behind 30 June responsible for Saturday clashes
127 dead and 4,500 injured, 700 of which suffered gunshot wounds and 3,500 injured due to tear gas in violence on Saturday
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.

The Sisi Propaganda
So the day is done and as expected millions took to the streets in response to General Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi’s call to authorise the army to “fight terrorism.” Scenes from yesterday’s different marches and demonstrations show how confusing things were. It was indeed more of a pro-army and pro-Sisi mobilisation than an anti-terrorism event. I …

Army denies Al-Nour mediation
Nadder Bakkar claimed that Al-Nour is acting as a mediator between the armed forces and the Muslim Brotherhood

Ministry of Interior and army coordinating to disperse Rabaa protesters
Ibrahim: operations in Sinai are being prepared and homeland security administrations against extremist activities are essential