Latest in Tag: Opposition Highlight
Latest in Tag: Opposition
“The Revolution continues”: No longer a slogan
When the crowds swelled in the Square of Liberation in January 2011, the chant of al-shaâab yurid isqat al-nidham (âthe people demand the fall of the regimeâ) was a pithy slogan. By the time Hosni Mubarak was pushed out of power eighteen days later, Tahrir Square had become much more than simply a place where …
Review: Americaâs support to Morsi and Tahrir Square explored in columns
The recent visit of the United States Secretary of State John Kerry has pushed several writers to analyse Americaâs reasons to support the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohamed Morsi. Meanwhile, some commentators have discussed the objective of demonstrators, who appear persistent to remain in Tahrir Square. Mohamed Salmawi The Muslim Brotherhoodâs American Support Al-Masry …
Review: Columnists dissect decisions to boycott or participate in elections
Amid the oppositionâs calls to shun the upcoming parliamentary elections set to take place in April, writers explored the consequences of boycotting the vote and the negative effect of such a decision on a well representative parliament. In light of the US Secretary of State John Kerryâs visit to Egypt, some commentators condemn the western …
The end of the Muslim Brotherhood
I have no problem admitting how much the Muslim Brotherhood annoys me. There is absolutely nothing that I admire about this group. I hate their fascist intentions, I disrespect their manipulative politics, their constant lying appalls me and I am offended by how much they distort a peaceful religion like Islam. The mere presence of …
Editorâs letter: Chapeau to Al Nour Party
In Egyptâs post-Mubarak first parliament, which lasted for a few months in 2012, it was the first time for the Salafi Islamists (primarily Al Nour Party) to have such political representation. It was very messy though, as many Egyptians found it entertaining and liked to call it the âcircusâ. The parliament channel Soot Al Shaab …
A visionary without a vision
By Robert Mogielnicki On Saturday Mohamed ElBaradei, leader of the National Salvation Front (NSF), called for a boycott of the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Egypt. On Tuesday the boycott became party policy after a meeting of the NSF leadership While the NSF demands the formation of a national unity government and a committee to amend …
Anti-Morsi fervour grows despite shift in election dates
Egyptian president seems to be failing to stem the tide running against him
Is Boycotting the Solution?
There currently exists within Egyptâs democratic forces a raging debate as to whether or not to take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Those who advocate for boycotting the elections do so for a number of reasons, many of which are based on the assumption that it will only be a matter of time before …
Review: Op-Eds fueled against Morsiâs late interview
Sunday night turned into Monday morning with Egyptians still waiting for an anticipated television interview with President Mohamed Morsi. The president offered no explanation for the delay, and several newspaper columnists criticized Morsi for leaving millions of citizens waiting late at night for the long-awaited interview. The broadcast was supposed to begin at 8 pm …
Shake it, shake it baby!
On the long wait for Morsi’s interview, and the Harlem Shake!
Awesomely Egyptian
Itâs our one and only message to a world that has always tried to crush us: âYou wonât break us. Do your worstâ.
Review: Columnists encourage opposition to prepare for elections
Many writers are calling upon secular groups to focus on the road ahead and take the occasion (elections) more seriously
On blasting Morsi into space
Egyptians have done it again. After ousting a dictator two years ago, now they are sending their first elected civilian president into space. President Mohamed Morsi is now sitting in first place in Axeâs competition to send one civilian to space, an adventurous soul seeking a new frontier. Voting is required and whoever gets the …
Morsiâs fake election
Mohamed Morsi is indeed full of surprises. Ever since Morsi took office, he has never ceased to present us Egyptians with surprising decisions that make us wonder how, why, and for what purpose these decisions were made in the first place. Decisions like calling the dissolved Parliament back to session, applying new taxes which were …
Review: Authority and opposition appear top priority in columns
After announcing the timing of the parliamentary elections on April 27, Egyptian columnists debate the upcoming political marathon and condemn both the authority and the opposition in dealing with the crisis. Farewell to a hopeful consensus Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk newspaper As President Mohamed Morsi issued his decree to hold parliamentary elections on April …
6 April wants to send Morsi into space
Group offers novel way to protest against the President
The ‘insult’ of political criticism
By Nick Gjorvad Few would argue against the maxim that freedom of speech is one of the foundational pillars on which democracy rests. Freedom of speech is widely understood to include speech concerning government officials, which may be critical or even demeaning of an officialsâ performance. While the lines between unfounded slander and legitimate criticism …
Blame
The blame game is fun, but it never works
Review: Fallen statues and fighters
Commentaries discuss the recent attacks on statues of famous Egyptians, including writer Taha Hussein and singer Um Kolthoum, and the reported death of an Egyptian citizen killed while fighting the Al-Assad regime in Syria. The ignorance of beards and Jilbabs Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Salmawi condemns the recent attacks on the two statues of …
Red hearts on a torched truck
A photo of a torched CSF truck painted with red hearts near Tahrir Square took the virtual world by storm a couple of days ago. It seems some creative soul decided to decorate the recently torched truck with festive hearts, possiby to display his deep and undying love for his beloved amid the rubble. Valentine’s …
Review: Commentaries ask: âWhat are Islamists fighting for?â
After Islamists organised a number of protests on Friday calling for the implementation of the Sharia, many writers are asking what their exact definition of âShariaâ is. On another note, some columnists criticise the performance of the âopaqueâ security apparatus in Egypt. Who stands against the Sharia? Emad Al-Din Hussein Al-Shorouk newspaper Hussein recalls …
In pictures: Opposition protest in Tahrir Square
Calls remain the same since the uprising in 25 January 2011
Review: Columns attack Brotherhoodâs electronic militias and slow decision-making processes
Writers explored an assortment of political topics in Egyptian newspapers. Some have debated the issue of the electronic militias of the Muslim Brotherhood, and others have denounced Morsiâs slow pace in making urgent decisions. The failure of the electronic militias Mohamed Salmawi Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Salmawi speaks about the groups belonging to the Muslim …
Strong Egypt Party boycotts dialogue
Presidency calls all political forces to attend next dialogue session, Strong Egypt refuses
Review: Op-Eds encourage consensus ahead of elections
The current state of political polarisation might drag Egypt to an even more dangerous stage after the upcoming parliamentary elections. Writers in several newspapers have debated the importance of reaching consensus ahead of the elections. On another note, some other commentators have listed the reasons for President Mohamed Morsiâs failing management. What does the …
Friday Islamist marches announced
Several marches will head to Cairo University on Friday, FJP and Al-Nour not decided yet
The Horror
For the past week I have been avoiding, ducking and evading the black hole of negativity that has seemingly sucked everyone in. It wasnât an easy task especially because for everyone I spoke to, the news of whatâs been happening in the country, from mass sexual assaults and terrorism to police torture of street children, …
Review: Columns attack opposition
The Egyptian opposition is in dire need of creative ideas that can enable them to defeat the ruling Muslim Brotherhood, wrote several commentators. As many opposition groups focus on the constitution and the constituent assembly, parties need to consider new mechanisms to gain the support of Egyptians, who have proved their inclination towards Islamists. …
Tunisia in crisis as president’s party rejects government plan
Congress for the Republic party demands the resignation of the interior, justice and foreign ministers
Review: Commentaries ask if opposition is ready for elections
Writers in Egyptian newspapers have explored a variety of topics recently. Some writers questioned the oppositionâs readiness to compete against the Muslim Brotherhood in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Others chide the independent and opposition media for failing to provide a fair coverage of the 12th session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is …