Monthly Archives: February 2014

Egypt’s new buffer government

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

(Photo of Egypt’s new PM by Khaled Kandil / Associated Press / November 24, 2013) The culture of rumors and speculations in Egypt can tempt us to abandon our logical thinking. Take, for example, the resignation of Beblawi’s government—this was a move that took … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 Week 8 ( Feb17-23)

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Monday Suicide bomber is likely behind the tourist attack near the Taba border Sinai-based militants claim responsibility for tourist bus blast Excursions to St. Catherine Monastery are halted after Sinai bombing Shocked South Koreans in Egyptian Hospital after deadly bus … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014. Week 7 ( Feb10-16)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Photo of the Taba’s explosion via Reuters Main headlines Monday Al-Jazeera crew referred to criminal court for inciting against Egypt Six political groups to hold conference demanding release of political detainees EU ambassador: We want Egypt to succeed Pro- Morsi … Continue reading →

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On Egypt’s Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

This piece is published in Al-Monitor For former presidential candidate, Abdel-Mon’eim Abul-Fotouh, perhaps not running for president again was not a surprising decision. In an interview with the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram last Friday, he said that he wouldn’t engage in “political cosmetics,” a clear indication … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 6 ( Feb 3-9)

Posted on February 9, 2014 by

(Hamdeen Sabbahi, Egypt’s presidential candidate) Main Headlines Monday Military airstrikes kill 30 militants in North Sinai Disturbing camera phone video shows foreign journalists detained in Egypt Egypt’s quick-fix minimum wage hike fails to calm workers German TV to give Egypt … Continue reading →

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What to watch in Sisi’s run for president of Egypt

Posted on February 4, 2014 by

A man stands on a bridge holding huge posters of Egypt’s army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, central Cairo, Feb. 3, 2014. (photo by REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih)   This piece is published in Al-Monitor It’s official. Egyptian Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 5 ( Jan27-Feb 2)

Posted on February 2, 2014 by

Main Headlines Monday General Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi promoted to Field Marshal‪ Egypt’s SCAF empowers Field Marshal El-Sisi to run for president Deputy PM Ziad Bahaaeddin resigns Egypt releases Libyan militiaman Hadia after 5 kidnapped Egyptian diplomats let go Forensics: 62 dead … Continue reading →

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