Tag: Tahrir Square
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Dead at 92
His death came when the deposed iron-fisted ruler of Egypt couldn't have been more cognizant of his complete rejection by his former subjects.
Celebrations in Iraq
In the middle of the night, Iraqis began celebrating in the streets when the news started to come out.
In Egypt, Anti-Regime Protests Continue a Second Night
Cairo-based international journalists were reminded Saturday evening to “abide by internationally recognized professional standards” in covering the protests.
Orange Telecom’s Troubled Egyptian History
What better way to rebuild burned bridges than to capitalize on Egyptian anti-Semitism.
Egypt Marks Anti-Mubarak Uprising by Freeing his Sons and Killing 20
As they say in Egyptian, plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
Muslim Brotherhood Channel Finds Home in Turkey
Muslim Brotherhood radio statio shut down in Egypt opens in Turkey, with terrorist-supporting Imam Al-Qaradawi as its first host.
Pro-Violence Against Israeli Civilians No Bar to Human Rights Award
In other words, to those who believe the worst lies about Israel -- think Jenin massacre, Mohammed al Dura, Gaza as an open air prison -- visions of which are so often the internal movies constantly looping behind the eyelids of people who talk about "occupation," Israelis really kind of get what they deserve, don't you think?
Egyptian Jews: We support Military’s Fight against Terrorism
When Magda Haroun was out on the streets during the unrest now rocking Egypt’s capital, she saw someone standing over the body of a...
At Last, Secret Obama Middle East Policy Revealed, No Kidding
Originally published at Rubin Reports.
Note: I beg you to read this article and I've never said that before. I think in the wake of the...
The Breakneck Speed of Islamist Transformation in Egypt
What happens, then, if the regime doesn’t give in and the army doesn’t stop the demonstrations?
Angry Protesters in Tahrir Square: Morsi Will Fall Tonight
Thousands of protesters are converging on Tahrir Square from points around Cairo to rally against President Mohamed Morsi’s constitutional declaration. One protester has died...
Protester Dies: When Is a Dictator Not a Dictator? Never
The day after the U.S. administration cast Morsi in the role of new peacekeeper, he recast himself as something more like a new pharoah. And, despite what the New York Times and the Washington Post wrote, he is not giving back any of the real power he's granted himself.
Egyptian Reporter Defaces Subway ‘Anti-Savage’ Ad, Sprays an Opponent, Gets Arrested (Video)
Eltahawy was arrested Wednesday evening, September 26, in a New York City subway station because she insisted free speech included her right to deface an ad espousing a message with which she disagreed -- Pamela Geller's anti-Jihad ad. She also insisted her free speech right extended to spraying toxic paint on a woman, Pamela Hall, who tried to interfere with Eltahawy's efforts to deface Geller's ad. And then Eltahawy blamed Hall for interfering with her free speech rights and accused the arresting police officers of interfering with her "non-violent" protest, thereby engaging in anti-democratic activity.
Thousands Protest Egyptian Election Results, Set Ablaze Establishment Candidate’s HQ
Thousands gathered overnight in Tahrir Square, Cairo, to demonstrate against Egypt's election results which will pit deposed ruler Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister Ahmed Shafiq against Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Mursi in a runoff election on June 16 and 17.
Egypt’s Rising Crescent Moon
The most important question is how will the new Egyptian government conduct itself, when for the first time in modern Egyptian history ("Since the days of Pharaoh", in the words of the head of the elections committee) it represents the people in a fair way.
Protests Erupt in Egypt, 37 Dead
Field Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, Egypt’s de facto head of state since the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak on February 11, has failed to quiet raging protests which have now claimed 37 lives across the country.
100,000 gather in Tahrir Square
As the Muslim Brotherhood and other Egyptian Islamic parties met with Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) today demanding the military steps down by...
Egyptian cabinet resigns
Violence and resignations rock Cairo as protesters demand the transition away from military rule.
Egypt: Violent clashes in Tahrir Square
Hundreds of Egyptians were injured with at least 1 killed in Tahrir Square on Saturday. Police entered the square to clear out tent protesters...