Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
Review: Columnists continue to criticise the Muslim Brotherhood
Op-Ed pages in major Egyptian newspapers continued to analyse the chaotic situation the country is in. Looking back at eight months ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood, more than one writer has chided their way of management and accused them of using violence against the opposition. Withdrawing Nobel Prize Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Salmawi …

Prosecution orders arrest of five activists
Activists accused of inciting violence against Muslim Brotherhood members and vandalising Brotherhood property

Muslim Brotherhood takes legal action regarding Moqattam clashes
Brotherhood lawyer accuses 169 people of being involved in the violence, calls on the media to refrain from provocation

NSF round table postponed
Al-Nour refuses to participate, says National Salvation Front leaders incited violence in Moqattam

Human rights groups condemn Moqattam violence
National Council for Human Rights and other civil society organisations condemn bloody clashes

Islamist protest at EMPC turns violent
Protesters denounced anti-Islamist media bias and attacked journalists covering the demonstration

Investigations into Moqattam clashes commence
President Mohamed Morsi promises action while opposition groups condemn him and the Muslim Brotherhood

Violence around mosques condemned
Ministry of Endowments criticises involvement of mosque buildings in political conflicts

On blood, lynching and moving forward
Two months ago, after a heated discussion, a bunch of us self-proclaimed analysts concluded that Egypt is about to dive head-first into a fresh wave of violence. The trigger to this downward spiral started in November 2012 with Morsiâs dictatorial presidential decree immunising his decisions and the work of the Shura Council while passing a …
Brotherhood vows to legally pursue all who took part in Friday’s protest
Denies officially taking part of planned protests at Media city on Sunday

The future of the Muslim Brotherhood
Almost nine months have passed since Mohamed Morsi was declared President. Nine months went by with the Muslim Brotherhood on top of state institutions, state authorities and in charge of political policies. Last summer when Morsi went to Tahrir Square for the first time, I was debating with a friend whether this experiment would be …
Review: Columnists express anger over recent clashes
The recent violence taking place in front of the Muslim Brotherhoodâs headquarters in Mokattam over the past two days has pushed several writers to voice their frustration at the ongoing clashes. Other commentaried explored the recent visit of United States President Barack Obama to the Middle East, who did not visit Egypt while in the …

Free Egyptians Party member allegedly detained by FJP
Free Egyptians Party accuses Freedom and Justice Party of beating and detaining one of their leading figures

Islamists call for media city siege
Salafi leader Hazem Salah Abu Ismail announced his supporters would also surround houses of liberal leaders and media personalities

Widespread condemnation of Moqattam violence
Reactions from inside and outside Egypt
In Pictures: Hundreds injured in Moqattam clashes
Police failed to separate both sides several times on Friday and the Ministry of Health reported at least 200 injuries at the end of the night by the time the clashes ended.

Over 200 injured in Moqattam clashes
FJP offices torched in Dakahlia, Mahala and Mansoura

US State Department âworriedâ about violence in Egypt
State Department: Morsi has taken steps towards reform

Violence flares up in Moqattam
President Morsi blames foreign elements as scores injured in street battle between supporters and opposition to the Muslim Brotherhood

Protesters surround Morsiâs house
Members of 6 April Ahmed Maher youth group decided to protest outside President Mohamed Morsiâs home in the Fifth Settlement

Muslim Brotherhood becomes an NGO
The move is seen as a deterrent to possible attacks on the Brotherhood headquarters on Friday

NCW reflects on the UN declaration on violence against Women
Tellawi: The declaration is facing an instigated distortion campaign

Brotherhood assert right to defend itself
Brotherhood says if police do not protect property then group will have to protect itself

Editorâs letter: Revolution level II: Waiting for the right spark
On the second anniversary of the military-Islamist orchestrated referendum of 19 March 2011, deliberately putting the cart in front of the horse in post-Mubarakâs state rebuilding, one should always remember that Egypt is choosing the long path to meet the demand of the revolution and will suffer the consequences. It is clearly one of those …
Review: Op-Eds voice anger against Muslim Brotherhood
After the attacks by Muslim Brotherhood members on reporters and media professionals in front of the groupâs headquarters in Moqattam, several columnists have expressed their frustration with the groupâs intolerance of othersâ views and perspectives. Islamâs morals Amr Al-Shobaki Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Looking at the background of the Muslim Brotherhoodâs structure, Al-Shobaki states that …

State Commissionerâs Authority calls for the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood
Authority further requests that the organization not be allowed to engage in any further banking activity

Journalists protest attacks on freedom of expression
Protest calls for protecting journalists and freedom of expression: âYour terrorism wonât stop usâ

Imams protest Brotherhood influence in Endowments Ministry
Protests in Cairo and Gharbeya demand the removal of the minister of endowments, accusing him of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood

Court releases 31 Moqattam detainees
All arrested protesters are free after a further 15 were released on Tuesday

Moqattam protests planned for Friday
Opposition parties plan to denounce violence against journalists in protests this weekend in Moqattam