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Sep 11, 2012

Small Victory for Egyptian Campaign Against Compulsory Military Service

By Nancy Messieh

The ‘No for Compulsory Military Service Movement’ founded in 2009 has received little local media attention, save in connection with the imprisonment of one of its founders, Maikel Nabil, last year. Nabil, a pacifist and long-time opponent of the military institution in Egypt was sentenced on charges of ‘insulting the military’, and spent almost a […]

MENASource

Sep 11, 2012

Top News: Justice Minister Proposes New Emergency Law be Decreed by President

By Egypt Source

New Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky, respected for his battles for the independence of the judiciary under Mubarak, has proposed an amendment to the Emergency Law in preparation for the reinstatement of the state of emergency. 

MENASource

Sep 11, 2012

The Brotherhood’s Second Republic / جمهورية “الإخوان” الثانية

By Magdy Samaan

Various false notions are making the rounds in the media and research centers about the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Egypt and the military establishment. It began with talk of a clash between the two parties, extended to rumors of a ‘Muslim Brotherhood coup against the military’ and most recently has shifted to […]

MENASource

Sep 10, 2012

Top News: Freedom of Belief Stirs Controversy in Constitutional Debate

By Egypt Source

Controversy erupted Sunday during the Constituent Assembly’s discussion of an article on the freedom of faith and worship, which was handled in a session attended by a number of intellectuals and artists. 

MENASource

Sep 7, 2012

Presidential Office Publishes a Complete List of Morsi’s Activities in August

By Nancy Messieh

The Presidential Office has published a detailed outline of President Mohamed Morsi’s decrees and activities over the month of August. The report focuses on developements in human rights, his 100 day program, domestic affairs, international relations national issues, the economy and relief assistance.    It’s worth noting that the 100 Day Program section was the […]

MENASource

Sep 7, 2012

Media Collective Mosireen Looks at Egypt’s Garbage Problem in ‘The Right to a Healthy Environment’ [Video]

By Nancy Messieh

The role of citizen journalism has continued to grow in Egypt, spurred on initially by the media clamp down during the January 2011 protests, during which state media methodically broadcast false and misleading information. Citizen journalism continues to be an important source of information, and Mosireen, a non-profit media collective has been working tirelessly for […]

MENASource

Sep 7, 2012

Top News: Brotherhood Guidance Bureau Drafts Action Plan for New Governors

By Egypt Source

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Bureau drafted initial action plans on Wednesday for the newly appointed governors of Kafr al-Sheikh, Cairo, Assiut and Minya, who are all affiliated with the Brotherhood. 

MENASource

Sep 7, 2012

The IMF loan – Before Making a Decision

By Nader Bakkar

At a critical stage, during which Egypt is rearranging and resetting its priorities and strategies, it is of great importance to remember that the foundations of proper economic and political management require an integrated vision. This vision must precede both micro-level steps and an outline for the main strategic goals of a country, before starting […]

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Sep 6, 2012

Egyptians, the IMF and the “Fear-of-Float”

By Hoda Youssef

With negotiations over Egypt’s potential IMF loan resuming, the argument over Egypt’s economic situation and its need for foreign assistance has returned to the forefront of public debate. Egyptians refer to the IMF’s financial support as “the loan”, while IMF’s senior officials describe the assistance as financial and technical support, using the Fund’s experience to […]

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Sep 6, 2012

Top News: Top Police Generals Acquitted of January 25 Revolution Killings

By Egypt Source

The Shubra El-Kheima Criminal Court on Thursday found former Qalyoubia Governorate Director of Security Farouk Lasheen and three police generals, Gamal Hosny, Ahmed Momtaz and Samir Zaki, innocent of charges of killing protesters during the 2011 uprising that led to the ouster of Hosni Mubarak. 

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