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Latest in Tag: politics
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
The greatest act of treason
By Taher El Moataz Bellah 30 June is a day that is regarded by many as the second revolution and the first against the Muslim Brotherhood regime. However, it is useful to remember what has happened to Egyptians since 25 January up till now. Even though legitimate demands were chanted, they were never transformed into …
Army intervention a possibility: Defence Minister
Defence minister says the Armed Forces’ responsibility necessitates potential intervention to prevent “collapse”
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, …
Strong Egypt headquarters come under attack
Party’s Giza offices stormed by unknown attackers, vandalised; attempts at arson fail
Ashton worried about violent protests
EU High Representative visits Cairo to meet politicians
PM announces plans to develop Sinai
President Morsi approves EGP 4.4bn worth of investments in Sinai
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 …
Op-ed review: US-Egyptian relations
Columnist Ziad Bahaa El-Din explores the reasons behind the current tension between Egypt and the United States, the uproar of US public opinion and Egypt’s path to democracy. Ziad Bahaa El-Din The United States and the democratic path in Egypt Al-Shorouk Newspaper Columnist Ziad Bahaa El-Din begins his article with the trial of foreign NGO …
Iran’s election augurs a better future
By Cesar Chelala Hassan Rowhani’s election as the new Iranian president bodes well not only for that country but for the world as well, tired of the senseless rhetoric of the former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. When, at a campaign speech, Mr Rowhani stated, “We have no option other than moderation,” he was also defining what …
El-Sharkawy opposes protests against Morsi
Presidential adviser Pakinam El-Sharkawy and Al-Watan figure express via social media opposition to street protests against President Morsi
Morsi: If our share of Nile water decreases, our blood will be the alternative
President addressed Nation in a popular conference on Egypt’s rights to Nile water called for by Islamist parties
Government will fall before end of year: Ex-deputy PM
Yehia Al-Gamal predicts Morsi’s downfall at launch of new political movement
FJP member’s house attacked
Islamist party blames Tamarod movement
Egypt remembers Khaled Saied
Demonstrations across governorates to commemorate his death
Tamarod attacked twice overnight
More than 24 injuries in attacks in Damanhur and Headquarters in Cairo set ablaze
Bagato supports SCC verdicts
Minister of state agreed with verdicts on Shura Council and Constituent Assembly and said SCC had no right to review constitution
Explore the façade of French politics
The Minister: an exploration into the corrupt and compromising game of government and politics
The abuse of ‘Takbir’ from ballot boxes to Woolwich
By Nervana Mahmoud For many non-Muslims, “Allahu Akbar”, or “God is Great”, has become synonymous with radicalism, brutal murders, rape, and even cannibalism committed in the name of Islam. It is hardly surprising, as the Islamic slogan has been repeatedly used and abused by anyone who wants to justify his or her crimes by adding …
Criminal court acquits seven police officers
Court finds police officers not guilty of murdering and injuring protesters on 28 January 2011
Al-Azhar to send convoys to combat extremism
Grand Iman Ahmad Al-Tayeb announces convoys to be sent throughout Egypt to spread moderate thinking
NSF condemns Suez Canal draft law
National Salvation Front raises five major concerns with proposed law regulating Suez Canal regional development
Mubarak’s retrial postponed
Judge postpones trial to 8 June so evidence can be examined
Free Egyptians Party elects chairman
Ahmed Said re-elected as party chairman in the party’s first internal elections
Police ‘inactive’ in stopping sexual harassment during Sham El-Nessim
No help from the police in stopping harassment on the Nile Corniche and lack of security leads to gang harassment at Mounir concert
Al-Dostour Party holds elections in Alexandria
Abdel Latif Beshara wins party secretary seat
The multi-talented Pakinam El Sharkawy
On 21 April, the internet exploded when an “untrue” (as far as we know) piece of news was revealed. It was that President Mohamed Morsi’s aide, Pakinam El Sharkawy, would be assigned to the post of vice-president of our glorious (ahem) nation. Instead of it being a joyous event over the possible rise of women …