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Jan 4, 2012

Egypt’s Paradox: Foreign-Funded Military Attacks Foreign-Funded NGOs

By Ahmed Morsy

Just one day before the end of the historic 2011, the Egyptian authorities could not bring themselves to end the year without undertaking actions that, yet again, have provoked domestic and international criticism. On December 29, several democracy and human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were stormed by combined police and army forces, accompanied by investigators […]

MENASource

Dec 30, 2011

Demanding Accountability for Electoral Violations

By Bahaa Hashem

The latest clashes in Cairo have undeniably eroded the SCAF’s last shred of legitimacy and riveted the attention of Egyptian and international media.  But the intense public focus on violence has taken the spotlight off the parliamentary elections process and distracted the public from the government’s glaring failure to investigate and punish violations observed during […]

MENASource

Dec 29, 2011

Egypt’s Paralyzed Revolution

By Magdy Samaan

Crashing into protesters with military vehicles, shooting them by live bullets, targeting women, and accusing activists of being a fifth column for a subversive foreign agenda, are just some of the missteps taken by Egypt’s military leaders over the last three months.

MENASource

Dec 28, 2011

Egypt in Search of an Economic Rescue Plan

Egypt’s economy has been deteriorating for months, but the latest indicators suggest that the country may be headed for a much more serious downturn. On December 21, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Egypt’s government bond ratings by one notch to B2 from B1 and has also placed the rating on review for further possible downgrade. This […]

MENASource

Dec 23, 2011

Snapshot: For Egypt’s Military, the Writing is on the Wall

By Mara Revkin

As an estimated 25,000 protesters rallied in Cairo on December 23 to condemn the military’s violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations in recent weeks, it’s clear that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) can no longer claim to be a stabilizing force or legitimate steward of a democratic transition that is veering dangerously off […]

MENASource

Dec 22, 2011

EgyptSource on Blogging Hiatus until January 4

By Mara Revkin

EgyptSource will be posting less frequently over the holidays until January 4.  Thanks for following EgyptSource and stay tuned for more coverage in the new year, Mara Revkin EgyptSource Editor

MENASource

Dec 22, 2011

The Greatest Dangers Facing Egypt in 2012

By Michele Dunne

MENASource

Dec 22, 2011

It’s All About Fayza: A Satirical Proposal for Egypt’s New Constitution

By Mara Revkin

It’s nice to remember that even in times of turmoil and violence, Egyptians can be relied on for their razor-sharp political satire. Although the debate over Egypt’s new constitution has taken a back seat to more immediate concerns — the clashes in Tahrir Square and a mind-bogglingly complex three-stage electoral marathon to elect the lower […]

MENASource

Dec 22, 2011

Gen. Kato Invokes International Law to Justify Violence Against Protesters

By Mara Revkin

Major General Abdel Moneim Kato has been making a lot of inflammatory statements lately, suggesting last week that protesters outside of the Cabinet should be "thrown into Hitler’s ovens.” And this from a man who serves as advisor to the Egyptian military’s Morale Affairs Department. No wonder the SCAF’s recent moves have been so ethically […]

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Dec 22, 2011

News: Brotherhood Looks for Presidential Candidate; Democratic Alliance Calls for Constitution Before Election

By Mara Revkin

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