Opinion | Ex-Defence Minister Tantawi: âThe Ascetic General in Powerâ who protected Egypt
There is just one concept at play here: the recognition that has been given to Field Marshal Tantawi is a message of loyalty from Al-Sisi.Â
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MP prohibited from attending next parliamentary assembly for âinsulting parliamentâ
Tantawi smashed a microphone in an âunprecedented actâ, according to legislative committee report
Sisiâs plan: New print of the same edition?
We must begin with the questions that concluded my last article: Is Al-Sisi building a vision? Can we predict this vision based on his current positions? What are the resemblances between this vision and that of former president Gamal Abdel Nasser? Before we try to answer these questions, we must keep in mind Al-Sisiâs performance …
Mansour granted top state honour
Former president ended his interim rule on Sunday, 8 June, handing over power to Al-Sisi
One flew over Egyptâs cuckooâs nest
By Johannes Amin Makar It does not take much to consider Egypt a madhouse of giant proportions. An average walk in the streets of the countryâs capital, Cairo, is all you need to rub shoulders with its audio-visual mania. Deafening horns, the hums of the, at times not so romantic, 1,001 minarets, and cars chasing around …
Tantawi and Anan to testify in Mubarak trial
Former head of SCAF asked 84 questions in a private court session.
Tantawi to testify in Mubarak trial
Trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak adjourned until 14 December to hear other witness statements
Egypt 2013: What can you tell?
By Fadi Elhusseini Genuine democracy requires practice and partnership, and cannot be realised aloof from people. Mobilising crowds to replace the ballot box is very dangerous as the lust for power and authority can be cast in popular demands, and gain proforma legitimacy. In order to put forward a truthful analysis, one should call a …
Editorâs 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 âsackâ 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, …
Contradictory reactions to rumours of El-Sisiâs dismissal
Ahram reports military anger over the rumours, military spokesperson denies this
Cabinet clashesâ families seek justice on anniversary
Victimsâ families suspect Brotherhood-SCAF collusion is main barrier to justice in Cabinet clashes
Name change angers activists
A road renamed after Field Marshal Tantawi upsets activists; authorities deny responsibility
Constituent Assembly dodges dissolution bullet
Assembly has enough time to finalise and put to referendum the draft constitution
Review: Morsyâs praise of ex-military gang criticized
In almost all Egyptian newspapers, major columns have denounced President Morsyâs latest tribute to Tantawi and his team, and more than one writer has affirmed that his words are an insult to those who died during the revolution.
Some articles have amplified their criticism of the Shura Council for sacking Al-Gomhuriaâs editor-in-chief with a simple word: out! The move, in their view, entails a persistent attitude to step over the Egyptian press and its pride.
Protesters commemorate victims of Maspero massacre
March follows route taken by protesters a year ago, calls for justice and freedom
Copts remember Maspero victims at Cathedral
Pachomius: âWe live in a new era of martyrdom.â
8 April officer given year and half sentence
Soldiers arrested last year for participating in anti-army protest
8 April officerâs mother grieves the ill-treatment of her son
Arrested army officer faces mistreatment in prison
Try them campaign: No safe exits for military junta
The âNo Safe Existsâ campaign names five military leaders as the main focus of their campaign: former Commander-in-Chief Hussein Tantawi, former Chief of Staff Sami Anan, former intelligence chief Morad Mowafi, former Chief of Military Police Hamdy Badeen, and Major General Hassan El-Roweiny
Morsy appoints new military commanders
Staff Major General Abdel-Moniem Bayoumi Al-Terras has been appointed Commander of the Air Defence Forces, Staff Air Vice-Marshal Younes El-Sayed Hamed was made Commander of the Air Force and Staff Rear Admiral Osama Ahmed Ahmed El-Gendy is now Commander of the Navy.
Funeral procession for border guards amid limited protests
The deceased soldiers were given a military funeral in Al-Rashdan Mosque in Nasr City
Presidential office denies SCAF rejected defence minister appointment
Official Presidential Spokesperson Yasser Aly denied that President Morsy nominated former Major General Abbas Mekhemar to the post and said that the final cabinet formation would be announced next week
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.
Clinton praises SCAF for not âmurderingâ its own people
Clinton meets with Tantawi, reaffirms Washingtonâs commitment to civilian transfer of power
Morsy and generals play nice at graduation
President Mohamed Morsy shared a dais with the two heads of the Supreme Council of Armed Forces at the graduation ceremony for the Military Technical College