Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
US embassy to close for 30 June protests
Demonstrations could turn violent, US citizens should exercise caution, embassy warns
New draft NGO Law squeezes civil society
By Sahar Aziz and Hany Thabet The executive’s latest draft governing non-governmental organisations (“NGO Law”) is a harbinger of what is to come – a brand of social reform that suppresses independence and plurality in civil society not much different than that state of affairs under Egypt’s deposed former president. Soon after it was released, …
How will the Muslim Brotherhood react to 30 June’s “Tamarod?”
By Yasmin Hashim The science of politics is all about setting expectations; political scientists call it “political forecast.” This forecast is based on variables such as history, the norm, general pattern, contemporary comparison, and group interest. An in-depth study of the Muslim Brotherhood from within, its history, personnel, and group interests, allows us to deduce …
Al-Sisi’s remarks reverberate in opposition, Brotherhood
President Morsi meets with Al-Sisi after his controversial statements on renewed military intervention in politics
Shura Council agrees on SCC election law proposals
MP is expelled from session for wearing sash calling for new president
Fayoum resident dies a week after clashes
Hoda Abbas denied statements that Tamarod or NSF were involved in the death of Shalakany
FJP and Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby face off in Kafr Al-Sheikh
Both parties released statements accusing one another of attacks on members and properties
NSF condemns Morsi’s praise for Friday rallies
The National Salvation Front issued a statement on Saturday saying the president had ignored the “explicit calls for violence” at the demos
The old regime strikes back
I haven’t thought about the “old regime” in quite a while. In fact, I think the Muslim Brotherhood’s unique act over the past year has made most of us realise the new lows that we have reached with Morsi and his people. Mubarak’s regime always mixed corruption with inefficiency. Morsi’s regime maintained the same formula, …
34 Political parties announce plans for 30 June
The Coordinating Committee plans a sit-in until the fall of the regime
Clashes in Ismailia outside Wadi El Natrun hearing
Both Muslim Brotherhood and opposition deny responsibility
Ministry of Defence sit-in unites opposition groups
Diverse opposition groups organise a protest demanding “an end to Muslim Brotherhood rule”
ElBaradei calls for Morsi’s resignation
NSF leaders vow transitional plan ready for potential post-Morsi Egypt
Islamists rally for president’s legitimacy
A rally in support of President Mohamed Morsi dominates Nasr City on Friday
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi demonstrations in Cairo
A coalition of Islamist parties and groups rally in Cairo to “defend the president’s legitimacy” and call for non-violence in a mass demonstration on Friday
Islamists’ day of demonstrations
FJP secretary general accuses opposition of using political demands as cover to spread bloodshed
Islamist groups finalise 21 June demo plans
Brotherhood, Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya meet to discuss Friday protests, which are designed to “support the president and reject violence”
Opposition criticises US Ambassador’s statements
Patterson had voiced US skepticism over results of “street action”
Thirty Egyptians and Emiratis referred to trial
The trial shortly follows Al-Erian’s statements against UAE; protests held outside UAE embassy to condemn statements
Al-Nour opposes planned pro- and anti-Morsi demos
Islamist groups plan demonstrations to support President Morsi and denounce violence, Al Nour will abstain
What are the ingredients and social background of the radical Islamist group?
Last article, I explained the social background of the second group of the political Islamist movement, which was the religion-based Islamist parties. This time, I will explain that of the third group of the Islamist political movement, the radical Islamist group. By radical, I mean the Islamist groups that are officially active in the political …
Decolonisation and the Muslim Brotherhood
By Nesreen Salem The social policies of the new, “revolutionary”, fundamentally Islamist government are unabashedly cliche. But that is of no surprise, for across time and geography societies which have brought down a failing dictatorial regime have universally opted to next elect a conservative one, because let’s face it; freedom is a scary prospect …
Gabha Youth announce post 30 June plans
SCC president to take over, constitution to be stalled and a revolutionary commission to guide the regime
Fayoum governorate building attacked
Appointment of new governors fuels tensions, sparks attack on Fayoum governorate building by protesters
Shura Council agrees to NGO bill ‘in principle’
Bill to oversee NGO activities described as ‘repressive’ by civil society groups
The Wannabe
One of the few remaining benefits of living in Egypt these days is the ridiculous amount of entertainment that our Islamist rulers provide. In a scene that’s beyond parody, a number of Islamists held a massive conference to support Syria, which in their world means “Let’s kill those Shi’a Infidels”. In the first ever display …
Governors reshuffle causes controversy
Political groups criticise appointment of 17 new governors by President Morsi
Clashes break out in Fayoum
Fayoum residents say Brotherhood wanted to “pick a fight”; Brotherhood says protest was “peaceful”
God’s goons
By Philip Whitfield Who’s really behind the Battle of the Nile? Here’s a clue: Gold and girls. Don’t be fooled by hydroelectricity or irrigation. Focus on lust and greed. Skedaddle if you hear shankilla. It’s Ethiopian for slave. Head for the hills if they shout agbert – slavery permitted. Beware of God. He spake of …
Egypt’s biggest oil debts
By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy Egypt’s state oil company, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, is in big trouble. It has racked up billions of dollars of debt in the last decade with some estimating its dues to banks and oil companies is as high as $20 billion. The magnitude of EGPC’s debts is such …