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Dec 22, 2011

The Greatest Dangers Facing Egypt in 2012

By Michele Dunne

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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 […]

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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 […]

MENASource

Dec 22, 2011

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

By Mara Revkin

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Dec 22, 2011

From Tahrir to Trade: Gaining International Economic Support

By Danya Greenfield

The recent violence in Cairo and other parts of Egypt has sparked serious concerns about the direction of the country and the intentions of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Not only does the lethal action the world has witnessed against unarmed demonstrators shift attention away from the electoral process and the political transition, […]

MENASource

Dec 21, 2011

Egyptians Value Strong Economy

By Mara Revkin

  In recent weeks, Egyptian headlines have been dominated by breathless coverage of the landmark parliamentary elections and the military’s violent crackdown on protesters. With the media spotlight firmly riveted on the breweing political confrontation between Egypt’s embattled military leaders and political forces hungry for a power transfer to civilians, a less visible but equally […]

MENASource

Dec 21, 2011

News: Women rally in Alexandria; FJP rejects calls for early presidential election; Salafis pledge to honor treaty with Israel

By Mara Revkin

The Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has rejected a proposal from several revolutionary groups calling for early presidential elections in January 2012. Meanwhile, the National Association for Change (NAC) is calling for nationwide protests to “regain Egypt’s dignity” following the “crime committed near the Cabinet by the military.” PROTESTS: 1) Following a massive women’s march […]

MENASource

Dec 20, 2011

Interview with Sarah Abdelrahman [Faces of Egypt]

By Bahaa Hashem

Bold, outspoken, and admittedly stubborn, Sarah Abdelrahman has not become one of Egypt’s most prominent political activists by keeping her opinions to herself. With over 20,000 followers on Twitter – where she cranks out live updates from Tahrir Square at a dizzying pace –Abdelrahman has successfully leveraged social media and her hit YouTube video series, […]

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Dec 20, 2011

Egyptian Women Take a Stand

By Tarek Radwan

MENASource

Dec 20, 2011

News Update: December 20, 2011

By Mara Revkin

 Four more people were killed in Tahrir Square in renewed clashes early on the morning of December 20, bringing the total death toll to at least 12. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Youth Coalition and the “We Are All Khaled Said” Facebook group are backing an initiative to hold early presidential elections on January 25.

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