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Latest in Tag: violence
Educating with a broomstick
Officials claim incidents of violence against students are âminorâ, while some parents support âharmlessâ beatings to keep the kids under control
On blood, lynching and moving forward
Two months ago, after a heated discussion, a bunch of us self-proclaimed analysts concluded that Egypt is about to dive head-first into a fresh wave of violence. The trigger to this downward spiral started in November 2012 with Morsiâs dictatorial presidential decree immunising his decisions and the work of the Shura Council while passing a …
Review: Columnists express anger over recent clashes
The recent violence taking place in front of the Muslim Brotherhoodâs headquarters in Mokattam over the past two days has pushed several writers to voice their frustration at the ongoing clashes. Other commentaried explored the recent visit of United States President Barack Obama to the Middle East, who did not visit Egypt while in the …
Okasha stirs controversy in Port Said
Ultras Green Eagles call Okasha âinsignificantâ and accuse him of capitalising on the victimsâ blood
Shubra violence suspects detained
Gamal Saberâs sons arrested and investigated on charges of murder
Protesters surround Morsiâs house
Members of 6 April Ahmed Maher youth group decided to protest outside President Mohamed Morsiâs home in the Fifth Settlement
Brotherhood assert right to defend itself
Brotherhood says if police do not protect property then group will have to protect itself
Moqattam protests planned for Friday
Opposition parties plan to denounce violence against journalists in protests this weekend in Moqattam
ECESR releases report on Mansoura clashes
Report: One dead and 127 detained after clashes between protesters, police and Muslim Brotherhood members
Review: Columnists explore the presence of armed forces in Port Said
After the recent strikes in several police stations, commentators across almost all Egyptian newspapers discussed the consequences of the move. Many writers debated the extent of danger resulting from the presence of the armed forces in the Mediterranean city of Port Said, whereas some believe it reminds people of 28 January, when police disappeared from …
Mahalla protesters clash with striking police officers
Central Security Forces called in to disperse crowds away from police station
Rioting ultras and striking police officers may ease security reform
By James M. Dorsey The fallout of last yearâs death of more than 70 football fans in a politically-loaded stadium riot has brought the need for reform of Egyptâs Mubarak-era law enforcement and judiciary to a head with football supporters in Egyptian cities protesting the verdicts of those accused of inciting the incident, and security …
Islamist groups support police
Announce possibility of forming popular committees to support security forces
Semiramis clashes continue
Clashes continue in the vicinity of Semiramis Hotel
Officials finally react to Mansoura clashes
Qandil orders investigations, security chief holds press conference as clashes continue
Armed men attack protesters in Alexandria
Men attack protesters with knives and fireworks, injuring two
Rights groups bring attention to street children
Conference and human chain to raise awareness, coincides with National Day for Street Children
Mahalla police officers on strike
Police officers strike in solidarity with injured colleagues
Clashes over dead child break out in Mahalla
Protesters clash with security forces following the death of 14 year-old protester
Activist kidnapped and tortured in Sharqiya
Ibrahim Hanafi claims he was abducted by Muslim Brotherhood members
In pictures: Islamists demonstrate against violence
Thousands of Islamists rally in front of Cairo University
Libyans fear fresh violence on uprising anniversary
Opposition groups call for âpopular revoltâ, civil disobedience to bring down regime, ex-militias.
The Horror
For the past week I have been avoiding, ducking and evading the black hole of negativity that has seemingly sucked everyone in. It wasnât an easy task especially because for everyone I spoke to, the news of whatâs been happening in the country, from mass sexual assaults and terrorism to police torture of street children, …
Clashes around Mahalla court
Protesters demand acquittal for detainees accused of damaging public property
NSF youth condemns security forces violence
NSF youth holds government responsible for violence
Analyzing Morsiâs Presidency
Since Morsi took office, the map of political actors that existed under SCAF has been reconfigured. During the 8 months of Morsiâs presidency, shifting political alliances and power relations have made for a complex political landscape. While such changes are expected in any political system undergoing a process of transformation, in Egypt they were significant …
Islamist, political figures announce âConscience Frontâ
The FJP, Al-Wasat and other political figures initiate a new coalition which aims to stop violence and defend the revolution
Egypt is not Somalia (it isnât Switzerland, either)
The last two weeks were not a huge surprise. For some, it seems that the last couple of weeks were the result of a strategy by forces opposed to the presidency of Mohamed Morsiâthat the violence was planned, arranged, and implemented. There is a corresponding logic to that line of thoughtâthat had the violence not …
Six pieces, looking for an author
Far from violence, clashes and clouds of tear gas, from press releases and accusations, we are called to escape the chaos of our country and pick up the scattered pieces that once formed a picture of Egypt. This picture, as it currently exists under the Muslim Brotherhood, is in the process of being created, but …
Review: Commentaries debate opposition, violence and corruption
Writers across Egyptian newspapers have explored an assortment of topics. Some of them dissected the deteriorating level of human rights in Egypt, especially after the recent clip of torture showing a man being beaten and dragged across the ground by Central Security Forces (CSF). Other writers condemned the opposition and their failing attempts to establish …