Monthly Archives: October 2015

Another shocking attack on freedom of expression in Turkey

Posted on October 28, 2015 by

Originally posted on Human Rights in Turkey:
Riot police break the main entrance of the İpek Media Group headquarters in İstanbul during the raid on Wednesday. (Photo: Today’s Zaman) Today’s raids on Turkish media outlets are “yet another shocking attack…

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Egyptian Aak 2015- Week 43 ( Oct 19-25)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Top Headlines Egypt polling stations empty for no-contest vote. Monday Egypt replaces central bank governor Hisham Ramez. Wednesday 256 percent turnout rate in the first round of Egypt’s elections. Thursday Egypt police arrest senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Hassan Malek. Friday … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s Erdogan and the Ankara bombing

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

Initially published in Egypt’s Ahram Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan You reap what you sow. There are many reasons behind the current polarised, divided Turkey, all of which can be traced to one man, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Indeed, he … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 42 ( Oct 12- 18)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by

Top Headlines Egypt elected as UN Security Council non-permanent member. (Thursday) The Cairo Criminal Court acquitted Egyptian Islamic Jihad leader Mohamed al-Zawahiri. (Thursday) Low turnout in Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary election. (Sunday)   A woman shows the ink on her hand … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 41 (Oct 5-11)

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

Top Headlines Egypt’s net international reserves dropped for the third month in a row in September to $16.3 billion. (Wednesday) Electoral Commission to ban will ban women from wearing face veil while casting their ballots. (Thursday) Egypt signs deal for … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2015 – Week 40 ( Sept 28- Oct 4)

Posted on October 4, 2015 by

Top Headlines Egypt says Russia’s intervention in Syria will counter terrorism. (Sunday) Lockheed Martin to supply Hellfire missiles to Egypt and Tunisia. (Tuesday) Libyan FM: Egyptian army sometimes operates in Libya when pursuing illegal smugglers. (Friday) Tunisian president makes first … Continue reading →

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