Latest in Tag: revolution Highlight
Latest in Tag: revolution
Kidnapped paramedic: “It was general intelligence who abducted me”
Anas Al-Assal recalls his kidnapping, questioning, beating, drugging and sudden release
Syrian refugees making a deadly crossing to Jordan
Jordan is making preparations for an historic refugee exodus
Banks regain confidence in construction materials market
Banks willing to finance the stagnant construction materials sector
Abasseya trial resumes
Abasseya trial resumed Wednesday with little movement on Tuesday’s verdicts
Ahmed Shafiq continues to dodge questions, court cases, and a confidant’s funeral
The ex-presidential candidate has been gone for almost a month
Syrian refugee influx in Lebanon
90,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon following Damascus bombing
Clashes escalate in Aleppo
International community deals with refugees, chemical weapons possibility
Jordanian Foreign Minister discusses Syria with President Morsy
Egypt pledges support for humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan
Review: More about the 1952 Revolution’s commemoration
Commentaries on the 60th anniversary of the 1952 revolution continue.
On Hesham Qandil’s appointment as Egypt’s new premier
By Alia Assam All hopes for the appointment of the Muslim Brotherhood’s powerful icon, Khayrat Al-Shatiron, to the head of the cabinet came to an end with President Morsy’s selection of Hesham Qandil to be the Second Republic’s first Prime Minister. While most revolutionary political movements have not commented whether in favour or support of …
Abasseya trial resumes
Mixed reactions as some are acquitted and others sentenced
Qandil appointment highlights water crisis
Appointment of new prime minister highlights Egypt’s critical shortage in water, fuel and power.
Clinton aide accused of Muslim Brotherhood ties facing threats
Fellow Republicans, Muslim Brotherhood quick to dismiss allegations
Thousands of Syrian refugees continue massive exodus into neighbouring countries
With the Syrian crisis taking on differing challenging security and political dimensions almost hourly, a continuous exodus of thousands of Syrian refugees across Syria’s borders into neighboring countries steadily rises by the day.
Controversy over 23 July Celebrations
SCAF stresses importance of the day and Army’s critical role since
A New Arab World: local, regional and international transformations
Essam Al-Eryan, a leading Muslim Brotherhood figure who also heads the Committee of Foreign Relations in the post-revolution parliament wrote on his twitter account: “Democracy, free elections, and peaceful transition of power, will change the map of the region and end Sykes Picot. The Arab citizen has become the decision maker, and Islam is the …
January vs. July
The January 25th revolutionaries believe in their heart of hearts that their revolution came to end the July 23rd revolution
Ramadan TV series trumps politics
While political debate in Egypt had at one point taken on a sense of political tele-drama it has still somehow been eclipsed by television’s entertainment dramas
Review: July 1952 Revolution’s 60th anniversary hits Egyptian commentary
Egypt’s most prominent writers reflect their opinions about the revolution of July 23rd – 1952.
On the 60th Anniversary of the July 23 Revolution: what about the Junta and the Brotherhood?
By: Alia Essam It could have hardly been imagined by the Free Officers who led the military coup on July 23 1952 that an elected president belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood would be delivering a commemoration speech on the 60th Anniversary of their ascension to power. When President Morsy unexpectedly addressed the nation in a …
In Pictures: Hamdeen Sabahy visits Abdul Nasser’s grave
On the 60th anniversary of the Egyptian revolution of July 23rd – 1952, arrived Hamdeen Sabahy to the grave of Gamal Abdul Nasser, in a Commemoration of his history and achievements. Hamdeen was surrounded by many of his supporters, who chanted for him and called him the true successor of Abdul Nasser. He also received an honorary shield from the …
Government to raise TV fees
With the current economic circumstances facing the government’s various sectors, the issue of revenue once again rises to the fore.
Arab League offers Al-Assad exit option
Fighting rages on in major cities as military claims to regain control.
April 6 co-founder Ahmed Maher denounces 23 July celebrations
The co-founder of the April 6 movement finds little support for his rebuke the 1952 revolution.
Syrian refugees: a humanitarian crisis
As the violence in Syria flares up, Syrians fleeing to neighbouring countries face hardships.
Libyan General appeals to militias
Armed groups continue to overrun post-revolution Libya
Hundreds of police face off with only a few dozen April 6th protesters
25 activists released on Friday, still face charges
Ultras attacked in a vigil for Port Said massacre victims
Unknown assailants attacked the march with shotguns and stones leaving six injured
Famous revolutionary cleric disproves rumours of his early demise
Salama is seen as a hero of the popular resistance in the Suez and played an important role in the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak
Revolutionary youth coalition disbands
In the wake of President Mohamed Morsy’s official inauguration, The Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution on Saturday announced its dissolution, citing the president’s election as a turning point in the country’s history. Ziad El-Elaimy, a member of the executive office of the coalition, and a former member of parliament, said the organization had …