Category Archives: Egypt

Ahmadinejad in Egypt and the Shaykhs of Al-Azhar

Posted on February 5, 2013 by iPouya

Ahmadinejad is in Egypt right for the first visit by an Iranian head-of-state in decades. The shaykhs of Al-Azhar have shared their criticism of Iran’s regional policies with Ahmadinejad. They have expressed their concern with Iranian “meddling” in the Persian … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s president orders return of parliament

Posted on July 8, 2012 by iPouya

See it here. If the US really supported democracy, it would come out in favor of Mursi’s call to reinstate the parliament - through words and deeds.  The most important deed would be to threaten to cut off military aid. The truth is, however, … Continue reading →

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Egypt: SCAF Power Grab

Posted on June 19, 2012 by iPouya

To nobody’s surprise, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF), the military junta running Egypt in the post-Mubarak era, is seeking to curtail the power of the presidency in Egypt while simultaneously enhancing its own power by controlling its … Continue reading →

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Sectarianism is spreading through the region…

Posted on May 19, 2012 by iPouya

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, the bitter Shi’ite-Sunni divide that we know today was not so widespread 50 years. Today, however, it’s getting worse and fast. Here’s an update from Egypt: “Egypt shuts down newly-opened Shiite … Continue reading →

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Amnesty: US arming the counter-revolutionary junta in Egypt

Posted on December 12, 2011 by iPouya

al Jazeera: The US has repeatedly sent ammunition to military-ruled Egypt even as the North African country’s security forces were cracking down on unarmed protesters, human rights organisation Amnesty International reports. Amnesty International on Wednesday criticised the US government for … Continue reading →

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Tahrir Square

Posted on November 20, 2011 by iPouya

Protesters have converged on the focal point of the January 25th revolution to commence the next and probably more difficult stage of the revolution: the overthrow of the military dictatorship and not just its figurehead. What Egyptians knew all along … Continue reading →

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Must read: Arab revolts – Past and Present

Posted on November 18, 2011 by iPouya

al-Jazeera: The current popular challenges to the Western-sponsored Arab dictatorships are hardly a new occurrence in modern Arab history. We have seen such uprisings against European colonialism in the region since its advent in Algeria in 1830 and in Egypt … Continue reading →

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Mubarak Spectacle Captivates the Middle East

Posted on August 4, 2011 by iPouya

NYT – Excerpts: “Everybody is watching from all parts of the society, young and old, pro-democracy or pro-government,” said Hussain Abdulla, 23, a human rights activist in Bahrain, where the monarchy has suppressed, sometimes violently, a democracy movement inspired by … Continue reading →

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Mubarak on Trial

Posted on August 3, 2011 by iPouya

NY Times Excerpt: Even the very prospect of Mr. Mubarak’s trial seemed to mark a new moment in the Arab world. It is perhaps comparable to the capture, trial and execution of Saddam Hussein, though he was overthrown by an … Continue reading →

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Where does the Brotherhood’s strength lie?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

A short but informative article on the Muslim Brother. Excerpt: “Internally, the Brotherhood is characterized by generational and intellectual diversity. The group adopts a comprehensive vision of Islam based on a flexible political and intellectual framework: its members can act … Continue reading →

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Egyptians to Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by iPouya

“A call for ‘million-man’ marches in support of the Palestinians has been made by Egypt’s Coalition of the Youth of the Revolution. The first march, to be held in Alexandria on 13 May, will also demand the opening of the … Continue reading →

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Egypt ex-energy minister detained for questioning on Israel gas deal

Posted on April 22, 2011 by iPouya

Haaretz: Egypt’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered former energy minister Sameh Fahmy and five other senior energy officials detained for questioning into a natural gas deal with Israel the government is reviewing. Israel gets 40 percent of its natural gas … Continue reading →

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Iran appoints ambassador to Egypt

Posted on April 19, 2011 by iPouya

PressTV: The Islamic Republic of Iran has appointed Ali Akbar Sibouyeh as the country’s first ambassador to Egypt in over 30 years following the Egyptian revolution, a report says. Sibouyeh’s appointment comes after negotiations between Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar … Continue reading →

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