Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood Highlight
Latest in Tag: Muslim Brotherhood
Review: Power of Brotherhood raises alarm
Egypt’s prominent writers continue to reflect their opinions about the current political situation in Egypt
FJP plans million-man Quran recital
Competing marches planned while Al-Azhar Sheikh claims killing those opposing President legitimate
Mahmoud Mekki: activist judge turned Vice President
Mekki’s appointment as vice president comes at a time where the position has no rigidly defined powers
El-Gebali ordered to answer to complaints against her
The complaint regards a New York Times article by David D. Kirkpatrick
Egypt’s new military leadership
The new military chief will face many challenges
Power struggle in Jordan
Jordanian minister for media affairs slams the call to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections
Suez revolutionary activist sentenced to 2 years in jail
Detainees were arrested in front of the Suez Governorate building on Friday, 4 May
Morsy assumes power: Sacks Tantawi and Anan, reverses constitutional decree and reshuffles SCAF
In an unexpected and unprecedented move, President Mohamed Morsy has sacked the country’s top military officials, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi
Qatar delegates meet in Egypt
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, visited Cairo for the day Saturday to congratulate President Mohamed Morsy on his recent election victory. It was the first time the Emir had visited Egypt since Morsy took office. After they met with Egyptian officials, the Emir and his delegation attended an iftar hosted by …
Constitution drafting due September
Spokesman for Egypt’s Constitutional Assembly, Wahid Abdel-Maguid, has announced the assembly will conclude the drafting of articles in September and will then have the drafting committee vote on them. He also told Shorouk newspaper that the constitution would then be adopted in the event of a consensus or voted on if contentious issues arise. He …
New editors appointed by Shura
The Egyptian Shura Council appointed editors to prominent state newspapers on Wednesday
Attacks on Media Production City
Khaled Salah accusing Freedom and Justice party of inciting protesters against Media practitioners
Qandil’s faux independents
The fact that a quarter of ministers in Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s cabinet remain in posts they held in his predecessor Kamal El-Ganzouri’s cabinet is only the tip of the iceberg
Morsy strikes back
The president sacks key security and government officials
Gamal Eid: Human rights continue to suffer since revolution
Gamal Eid, the executive director of the Arab Network for Human Rights Information speaks with DNE
Rafah crossing closed following Sinai attack
Hamas calls move “collective punishment,” as Brotherhood suggests Israeli involvement
Constitutional assembly continues deliberations
The committee is not done discussing the judicial branch and said it would ensure the independence of the judiciary
Former presidential candidates weigh in on Sinai debate
Prominent former candidates question terms of Peace Accords
Review: Morsy’s transparency questioned in Egypt’s opinion pages
Egypt prominent writers continue to reflect their opinions regarding Morsy’s reactions to the Dahshour sectarian incident
Continuity of command
Over a quarter of Qandil’s ministers have served under his predecessor
National state of mourning announced for Sinai dead
President and armed forces vow swift justice for culprits
Israel and Hamas react to Sinai attack
IDF spokesman: the militants killed were in the “advanced and final stages of launching an attack on the Eilat-Egyptian border.”
Illicit Gains Authority to tackle high-profile embezzlement
By Moustafa Salah and Wafaa Abdel Bari Judicial sources within the Illicit Gains Authority have said that a schedule is to be put together soon to end the problem of embezzlement of Egyptian funds. The authority plans on addressing the problem in co-operation with the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and European Union countries to which money …
PM requests daily report on the status of the national electrical grid
Prime Minister Dr Hesham Qandil has requested a daily report on the status of the nation’s electrical grid, in addition to estimates of consumption and production data. In its report to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MOEE) said that of 218 power stations, 8 are currently suffer operational problems due to …
Guns of the cabinet: Egypt’s revolving security apparatus
Part two of a series that examines the composition of the Qandil cabinet with a close look at allegiances and alliances within.
Morsy 100 day plan restart
El-Erian explained that Morsy’s 100-day plan should only be appraised starting now
Editor’s letter: Morsy, the good brother
Theoretically speaking, we could argue that the one month President Mohamed Morsy has spent in office is not enough to judge his performance as Egypt’s first leader after the revolution. However, practically speaking, it seems enough. Given a few facts regarding Morsy’s attainment of the presidency, we can understand feelings of anger among the electorate, …
Qandil’s Government: failing the political diversity test
It is too early to judge the policies or the performance of Hesham Qandil’s government, but it is a suitable time to judge the political significance of its makeup and what this represents. The selection of ministers in Qandil’s government is the first real step towards creating President Mohamed Morsy’s administration. During his first month …
Mohamed Badie urges Sudanese to unite
Supreme Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood Mohamed Badie urged the Sudanese people to unite in order to face the challenges they are currently facing
Badie fires first shot against Brotherhood defamation
The Muslim Brotherhood’s general guide is taking on the minister of information in a case that raises questions about free speech and military powers in Morsy’s government