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Latest in Tag: politics
Who is responsible for violence within Egypt?
Before the dispersal of the sit-ins at Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda squares, something resembling a consensus was being reached amongst Egyptâs democratic forces, which acknowledged that neither of the two was peaceful. This consensus was based off a series of clues and supporting evidence received from human rights organisations pointing to the fact that torture …
What are the EUâs options in Egypt?
EU Foreign Ministerâs decisions may be ineffective without US support, says expert
Arrested Canadians receiving consular assistance
Two detained Canadians thought to be en-route to Gaza for a film project
Fahmy: Any threat to cut aid to Egypt is unacceptable
Foreign minister announces committee to investigate events since 30 June
Foreign ministry to the world: Egypt is experiencing terrorist attacks
Egypt recalls ambassadors amid violent political crisis
France offers assistance to Egypt
Fabius stressed that dialogue must be a priority, and added that the âsearch for compromise is still possible.â
Foreign politicians ‘exceed international normsâ: Presidency
Presidency criticises foreign presence in Egypt as US senators begin visit and diplomats extend their stay
Ramadanâs drama series infused with politics
Every year dozens of drama series and soap operas are produced in Ramadan. While politics have always found their way into these series, the January 25th Revolution has taken this politicisation to a new level. The Daily News Egypt reviews the themes portrayed in drama series of this yearâs Ramadan, how the political conflict is represented and what narratives are propagated.
Dilemma: Write a new constitution or amend the 2012 one?
Several political groups oppose the idea of amending the 2012 constitution
Foreign ministry warns Turkey on Egypt stance
Ministry calls Turkish statements on Egypt a âtransgression of diplomatic normsâ
Opposition pressures human rights group on weapons at demos
Al-Tayaar Al-Shaaby and Tamarod movement propose initiatives to search for weapons
Muslim Brotherhood âstudiesâ proposed initiatives for national reconciliation
The Islamist group to discuss its options with Pro-Legitimacy, Anti-Coup National Alliance.
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
Ministry of Interior and army coordinating to disperse Rabaa protesters
Ibrahim: operations in Sinai are being prepared and homeland security administrations against extremist activities are essential
Morsiâs ouster was will of the people: ambassador to France
Kamel later met with the French-Egyptian Friendship Group in the French National Assembly and phoned the groupâs head to âexplain the events of the 30 June revolutionâ and the current situation.
No one is going anywhere
The 30th of June was a coup that wasnât popularly supported. Police sent a few thousand plain-clothed personnel to Tahrir Square on that day to demonstrate. The media, decidedly against President Mohamed Morsi, hyped up the demonstrations by showing footage from the 18 days in 2011 in an effort to exaggerate Morsiâs opposition and deceive …
Ten reasons why Egypt is vital to US economy and security
By Juan Cole Whatever the reasons the US public is less excited about Egyptâs ongoing revolution, the country is in fact important to the US. A Pew poll shows that far fewer Americans are following events in Egypt closely now than in January-February 2011. Actually, about the same percentage are following it âfairly closelyâ as …
National Coalition to Support Legitimacy: Al-Sisiâs call a âdeclaration of civil warâ
Calls for counter-demonstrations on Friday
Days of impunity
On 2 February 2011, I was in Tahrir Square and I left in the early afternoon to go home. Within a half hour of my leaving, camels, horses and thugs attacked Tahrir Square, resulting in more than a dozen deaths and hundreds wounded. That day is now etched into Egyptian revolutionary history as the Battle …
When was the army outside of the political game in Egypt?
Those who say that what happened on 30 June was a popular revolution supported by the army do not deny that it was the main reason behind the achievement of their goal in overthrowing Morsi, just like it was on 25 January in overthrowing Mubarak. Like Mubarak, Morsi has supporters who believe that he is …
The murky waters of June 30, part 3:Old players and new games
As we move ahead as a nation with a new transition plan, itâs important to note who is and who isnât a player in this new phase, and where they fall in this new state order. People who are out of the stage of influence are both the Muslim Brotherhood and the independent Jan 25 …
Opportunity as social justice
Interim president Adly Mansour gave an excellent interview on state TV Saturday. He was very frank and clear about major challenges Egypt faces. A high priority for him is the implementation of the law on minimum and maximum wages. Setting a minimum wage is the government trying to guarantee âbreadâ. This is the minimum level …
Al-Nour Party opposes drafting new constitution
The Salafi party wants to amend the 2012 constitution and is assessing the performance of the newly appointed constituent assembly.
I had a dream
By Philip Whitfield Nodding off, the scene segues from Downtownâs crepitating, clattering convulsion to a salubrious setting â a favourite picnic spot in the newly greened Rabaa Touristic Village. Â Families and friends have gathered, sedately celebrating their communion. A podium awaits the once reviled now revered. Behold, he comes from the East. He alights from …
Morsi loyalists protest death of three women in Mansoura
Supporters march through Garden City, near the US embassy
Interim cabinet discusses reconciliation
First meeting of interim ministers focuses on reconciliation, security and economy
Abbas affirms support for army roadmap
Egyptian ambassador delivers a letter from interim president Adly Mansour to Palestinian President
Barbatoz
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.
How we create Gods
Three weeks have passed since the Egyptian armyâs commander-in-chief Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi made his very impressive and deservingly historic speech announcing the ouster of Mohamed Morsi from the presidency. Those three weeks saw many developments: politically, economically and even socially. Among these developments is an unmistakable and blatantly obvious increase in the armyâs popularity. It …
Next generation Brotherhood
It is no secret that the current political events in Egypt are dealing the Muslim Brotherhood perhaps the biggest blow in their 85 year history. I would dare say that this is much more severe than the assassination of Hassan Al-Banna or the execution of Sayyid Qutb. The organisation, which has historically endured oppression from …