In the past few weeks, media circles in Cairo have been buzzing with talk of a new grassroots campaign designed to end President Mohamed Morsiās term in office. In a matter of weeks, the campaign claims it has managed to collect in excess of 2 million signatures calling for early presidential elections. Opponents of the …
National Council for Women denies having a role in distributing Tamarod petition forms
On a relatively hot summer night, in lieu of nothing,Ā a bunch of revolutionary friends were discussing the state of gloom that has befallen the majority of the population, and came up with a theory:Ā We have all gone through the five stages of grief throughout this revolution. The Denial phase started with the first …
The doctor is accused of distributing āTamarodā petitions in Al-Sadat Hospital in Menufiya
One columnist analyses the Tamarod campaign and sees what the Muslim Brotherhood can learn from it, another addresses the recurring blackouts and who to blame, while the third explains why the Shura council is a scandal in itself. Dr Taha Abdel Alim Lessons from Tamarod campaign Al-Ahram Newspaper Dr Taha Abdel Alim extracts some beneficial …
Youth from different political opposition groups claim to have received death threats
The Tamarod or “Rebellion” campaign has promised to have 15 million signatures calling for the removal of Mohamed Morsi by 30 June. The campaign, which started less than a month ago, has collected two million signatures on their last official count two weeks ago. Unofficially they claim to have over six million signatures. The significance …
NSF General Coordinator Mohamed ElBaradei supports Tamarod and denies his group is obstructing the democratic process
Tamarod (Rebel) is a campaign aiming at collecting the biggest number possible of signatures by Egyptians, who agree to withdraw confidence from President Mohamed Morsi. The campaign caught significant attention in the media, local and international, and in the daily political arguments among ordinary Egyptians. Rebel as a non-traditional tactic of opposition, or as some …
The National Salvation Front calls on authorities to exercise more transparency when dealing with the situation in Sinai
Television hosts Amr Adib and Mohamed Sherdy are being investigated as well as founders of campaign
Anti-Morsi campaign retracts statement denouncing former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiqās endorsement
People across Egypt are voicing their displeasure with the current government
Protesters demanding President Mohamed Morsi call for early presidential elections
Petition campaign says it stands against what both President Mohamed Morsi and former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq represent
Opposition groups march to Tahrir Square to raise awareness for Tamarod and demand the release of political prisoners
The petition campaign warns President Mohamed Morsi’s regime: The end is near
Members forced to sign a document ratifying that they will no longer distribute campaign applications
When you walk down the streets of Cairo, you will see all kinds and ages of Egyptians complaining about the Muslim Brotherhood and how they’re governing (probably including yourself). Next time you see or speak to one of these people please ask them, “what is it did you personally do about it”? Those who canāt …
Ehab Fahmy comments on detentions, Tamarod campaign and Egypt’s foreign relations
Morsi supporters launch a new campaign called Tagarod in response to Tamarod petition
Rebellion campaign aims to collect 15 million signatures withdrawing confidence from Morsi by the first anniversary of his inauguration
Three members arrested while campaigning for Tamarod outside Sohag University
The Tamarod campaign urges citizens to withdraw confidence from President Morsi
Kefaya: some members are involved in the Tamarod campaign but the campaign does not belong to Kefaya
The campaign was launched by political movement Kefaya
