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How we create Gods
Three weeks have passed since the Egyptian army’s 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 army’s popularity. It …
Morsi supporters defiant in face of political deadlock
Protesters say their demands are non-negotiable, vow to remain in the streets till they are met
What happened on 30 June?
I would have liked to answer the question: “where is Egypt going after 30 June?” but I discovered that I have to first explain what happened on 30 June. We have to put aside what is being said about a military coup, since facts confirm the size of public participation on 30 June. The second …
Costs of future government borrowing bogged down by uncertainty
Return rates on government debt tools have been steadily increasing since former president Mohamed Morsi’s constitutional declaration on 22 November 2012, a fact which has been compounded by repeated credit downgrades seen since the outbreak of the January 25th revolution by international rating agencies.
New SCAF v Old Islamists
By Nervana Mahmoud It’s hard to absorb all of the events that took place last week in Egypt. Many details have yet to be digested. What is certain, though, is that this was the year’s most crucial week, with far-reaching ramifications. Thus far, we only have disputed assessments from inside and outside of Egypt. Last …
Editor’s letter: Brothers and generals; the end of coexistence
Almost a year ago, in an article called Brothers and generals, a phase of coexistence, I argued that the dramatic decision by ousted president Mohamed Morsi to “sack” Field Marshal Mohamed Tantawi and his deputy General Sami Anan was actually a subtle internal military coup made with the blessing of the Muslim Brotherhood. I believed, …
President ratifies constitutional declaration
The declaration of 33 articles establishes schedule of transitional period
Op-ed review: State militarisation and revolution mistakes
Fahmy Howeidy Between militarisation and civil war Al-Shorouk newspaper Columnist Fahmy Howeidy writes on the events that took place on the morning of Monday 8 July. He begins by saying that he considered the two main challenges of Mohamed Morsi’s ousted government were the stabilisation of security and reviving the economy. “However, after the coup …
At least 51 dead and 435 injured in pro-Morsi, Army clashes
Conflicting reports flood the media
True people power in Egypt
Egypt has a rare opportunity to build a unique direct democracy – without a president or political parties – tailored to its needs that could also serve as a model for other Arab countries. In my previous article, I promised to outline a vision for Egypt’s democratic future. But in order to do so, we …
The winding path of Egypt’s revolution
By Dr Brecht De Smet There are many ways to interpret the 30 June protests and former president Mohamed Morsi’s exit. From a formal democratic perspective, the military intervention constituted a coup against a legitimate president. From the viewpoint of secularism, the fall of Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood signals the end of Islamist encroachment. …
Human Rights Watch heeds equal rights to all parties: report
Calling upon the new Egyptian government’s vital role
Egypt’s coup de quoi!?
What happened in Egypt was not a ‘coup’. It was the millions on the streets, not dressed in khaki, who democratically ejected Morsi. Now they must finish the job of removing the military from politics. As an Egyptian abroad, I cannot but bow my head in admiration and appreciation at what my compatriots have achieved …
Morsi Ousted
Constitution suspended, Head of the Supreme Constitutional Court to lead interim period, early elections
Egypt’s benchmark index falls 0.32% after Morsi’s speech
Meanwhile, EGX 70 index, tracking small and medium sized companies increased to 1.44% and the broader EGX100 index inched upwards by 0.96.
Morsi says he won fair election, will stay on
Morsi warned that the only alternative to respecting the constitutional legitimacy of his presidency was further bloodshed on the streets
Stock market rises unprecedentedly, celebrating military’s statement
The trade volume on Tuesday had its highest rise in the past four months, reaching EGP 510m.
So, what’s next?
Good Morning Egypt… So, 30 June arrived, and as anticipated, it was spectacular. What could only be described as an endless sea of people swarmed Egypt’s streets, showcasing a flood of flags and red cards to “President” Mohamed Morsi and his beloved Muslim Brotherhood. The infighting between different factions in the marches was nonexistent, while …
Army sets 48-hour ultimatum
The Armed Forces says it will present its own roadmap for the country if political fighting does not end on Wednesday
Hazem El-Beblawy : Morsi’s overall economic performance was weak
Former finance minister says that foreign debts are like “anaesthetic: they don’t solve the economic problems but they lessen the burden”
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, …
Systematic sexual torture still continues under Morsi
State still uses sexual torture as a method of oppression
Farag Fouda; assassination of the word
Twenty one years ago Egyptian thinker and philosopher, Farag Fouda was assassinated in front of his NGO, the Egyptian Society for Enlightenment at the hands of a radical Islamist group, Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya. He was shot with a machine gun in front of his son. He was shot because he was deemed an “infidel” by the …
US condemns NGO case verdict
US Secretary of State John Kerry says verdict politically motivated
US report on status of religious freedom in Egypt
State Department report highlights the main issues threatening religious freedom in Egypt
ANHRI: Blasphemy and insult charges most common freedom of expression violations
Report says Lebanon and Mauritania saw least violations, while Saudi Arabia and Syria saw most
Scores killed in 2012 under SCAF and Morsi
Over 160 killed, including 10 tortured to death and at least three children
NoMilTrials founder nominated for prestigious human rights award
Mona Seif reaches the final nominees list of the 2013 Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
In other words: Who is the alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood?
Before answering this question, ask yourself: Has the Muslim Brotherhood succeeded in running the country? I ask this as someone who considers himself relatively involved in the country’s political circuit, who does not seek to judge the Muslim Brotherhood based on his own political convictions; however at the same time I do not pretend to …
Seif pharmacies, racism and bringing down the Ikhwan
On Wednesday, Egyptian activists were in a frenzy. One of the most well-known pharmaceutical chains in Egypt, Seif Pharmacies, was in deep water after one of their appointed pharmacists refused to take money from a Nubian Egyptian for “being black”. Unfortunately for him, it was outspoken Nubian film director, Nada Zatouna. She went online and …