Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
Split second
By Philip Whitfield Was it a coup d’etat, half a coup, coup-lite or just plain old martial law? The top brass gave Morsi just enough rope to hang himself to execute their mission: divide and rule. Not so fast, say some. It’s our revolution, not theirs. If you want to pray the worldwide court of …
The future of Islamism- part two: Where does Islamism go from here?
By Nicholas Gjorvad Today’s article explores the issues which face Islamists going forward. As part one pointed out, the setbacks that Islamist parties in the Middle East have recently experienced can largely be attributed to the instances of over-ambitious and unilateral moves of Islamist leaders in power. In light of the pushback from opposition groups, …
True people power in Egypt
Egypt has a rare opportunity to build a unique direct democracy – without a president or political parties – tailored to its needs that could also serve as a model for other Arab countries. In my previous article, I promised to outline a vision for Egypt’s democratic future. But in order to do so, we …
Morsi’s best contribution to Egypt would be to make peace
“Help us make sense of this?” That is usually the question an analyst gets asked. The good ones tend to try their best, with as many qualifications as possible, knowing that they cannot possibly account for all the variables. They also know who else to direct people to, in order to get a wider, more …
Muslim Brotherhood leaders detained
Brotherhood leaders accused of inciting violence are sentenced to detention by the public prosecution.
Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.
The unprofessional coverage of the ‘coup’
A coup d’etat is, according to Oxford English Dictionary, “a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government”. According to western media, this is what happened in Egypt on 3 July. It’s all cut and dry for the all-knowing western media who decided to label what happened a “coup”, not caring for what …
Deadly Clashes across Egypt
Death toll following Friday’s violence reaches 30
In Pictures: Manial holds funeral for victims of clashes
By Charlie Miller and Haleem El-Shaarani On Saturday, funerals for the victims of Manial clashes took place in Salah El-Din mosque in Manial, Cairo. Five Manial residents were shot dead on Friday after ousted President Mohamed Morsi’s supporters fired live ammunition and bird shots at them, claimed residents. Manial residents claimed they were trying to …
Human Rights Watch heeds equal rights to all parties: report
Calling upon the new Egyptian government’s vital role
Al-Azhar Grand Imam urges against violence
Al-Tayeb addresses nation in televised statement; former Grand Mufti reflects similar sentiments in joint statement with religious preachers
The future of Islamism part 1: A difficult year for Islamists
By Nicholas Gjorvad This is the first of three articles discussing the future of Islamism in Egypt and the Middle East. Today’s article will review the various setbacks of Islamist parties in the region not long after impressive electoral victories. Part two will explore the path that Islamism takes from here and whether the Islamist …
Islamists comment on Friday protests
NCSL and the Muslim Brotherhood blame army and the police while army claims “psychological warfare”
Doma released from custody
Political activist and blogger released without bail
Thus spoke the Egyptians: Why is it not a coup?
When we celebrated the end of Mubarak’s rule on 11 February 2011, we did not expect to do it again two and a half years later. This is not one of the articles that talk about how great the Egyptian people are, and start taking you in an endless journey through historical achievements that date …
Pro-Morsi protesters defiant
Former President Mohamed Morsi’s supporters are not giving up
Islamists call Friday protest over ‘military coup’
The National Coalition to Support Legitimacy called for protests on Friday in all of Egypt’s provinces
Egypt’s coup de quoi!?
What happened in Egypt was not a ‘coup’. It was the millions on the streets, not dressed in khaki, who democratically ejected Morsi. Now they must finish the job of removing the military from politics. As an Egyptian abroad, I cannot but bow my head in admiration and appreciation at what my compatriots have achieved …
Religious channels shut down
Islamist channels that backed Mohamed Morsi are promptly shut down following Al-Sisi’s Wednesday night announcement
Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Arrested
15 Islamist figures, including Morsi, subject to a travel ban
Meet the President
Adly Mansour takes oath of office in front of Supreme Constitutional Court’s general assembly
Op-Ed Review: The army, Brotherhood dreams and governance
Ahdaf Soueif On the people, and the army Al-Shorouk Newspaper Author AhdafSoueif begins her article: “The people celebrated the Armed Forces statement, and before the statement, on Sunday night, people chanted ‘Come down Sisi, Morsi is not my president’. When the military helicopters flew over protesters before the presidential palace, it was a block of …
‘We will protect Morsi’s legitimacy with our blood’
Pro-Morsi groups make urgent request for the military to remain neutral, vow to defend president
Military and opposition respond to Morsi’s speech
Opposition says president’s speech incited violence and army page admin says they will sacrifice their lives to counter terrorism and extremism
Al-Erian: The era of military coups has ended
Freedom and Justice Party Chairman says Egypt will continue the path of democracy with an “Islamic influence”
Military denies leaked roadmap
State newspaper publishes alleged post-Morsi roadmap
If they only read their history
By Inji Mounib History is always repeating itself in all possible ways, a fact that we are aware of and a truth proven throughout time in Egypt and around the globe. Mostly historians realise this, but we all like to talk about it. Going back in history, the 80 long years since the establishment of …
Morsi says he won fair election, will stay on
Morsi warned that the only alternative to respecting the constitutional legitimacy of his presidency was further bloodshed on the streets
Cairo University demonstration fears Armed Forces’ return to politics
Supporters of President Mohamed Morsi gather to support the president’s legitimacy
Human Rights Watch warns of escalating violence
Failure of security forces to deploy heightens risk of violence, prominent international NGO says