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Monday, January 31, 2011 ushered a new day in Egypt of fresh and invigorated protests from civilians still demanding for President Hosni Mubarak to step down. His opposition, determined to keep up the pressure until Mubarak capitulates, has just called for a 'million man' march to take place in Cairo tomorrow, February 1, 2011. Also, a nationwide strike has been called for Wednesday.
Mubarak, who has been in power for the last thirty years, continues to reshuffles his government. This weekend, we saw the emergence of a new vice president, as well as a new prime minister as appointed by Mubarak. On Monday morning, Mubarak continued to swear in a new Cabinet whose most significant change was the replacement of the interior minister, Habib el-Adly, who heads internal security forces and is widely despised by protesters for the brutality some officers have shown. A retired police general, Mahmoud Wagdi, will replace him.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: US cautiously preparing for Egypt's post-Mubarak era - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/us-cautiously-preparing-egypt-s-post-mubarak-egypt#ixzz1CdCeMAryMonday, January 31, 2011 ushered a new day in Egypt of fresh and invigorated protests... more
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According to a report in Maghreb Intelligence, the CIA would have been in contact with its Egyptian counterparts as well as the Egyptian government, the army and its opposition parties two weeks ago wanting to know an estimate of the lifetime of the current regime. The answer they received was unequivocal: the powers that be in Cairo are well anchored, and there are no immediate risks, nor are there any risks foreseen in the medium term.
The report indicated that the army is involved in the management of public affairs. The CIA's 'survey' showed that though demonstrations can be massive and result in violence, under no circumstances will they threaten the stability of the country.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Breaking: CIA placing its bets on Mubarak - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/breaking-cia-placing-its-bets-on-mubarak#ixzz1CGao7kGXAccording to a report in Maghreb Intelligence, the CIA would have been in contact with... more
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My chats with a source in Alexandria last night revealed that the Egyptian government had lifted restrictions on at least Facebook and Twitter, a fact that appears to be confirmed as of this morning. When I asked if this had anything to do with Secretary of State Clinton's request, the young man replied that the government had figured out that if they open up social media, there will be less people on the streets with which to contend.
There was a great deal of concern about Suez and the situation there, because that region is not wired at all, including cell phone access. This is also the area that has claimed the most number of lives. My source was telling me that parents are upset as they cannot get to bury their children, who are still being held at the city morgue. Islamic law dictates that burial should be hastened following death; the body must be washed, enveloped in cloth, lids must be closed, and the person should be buried facing Mecca.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Revolution in Egypt: Facebook and Twitter back up since last night - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/revolution-egypt-facebook-and-twitter-back-up-since-last-night#ixzz1CFUrwLTNMy chats with a source in Alexandria last night revealed that the Egyptian government... more
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Egypt is a key ally of the US in the Middle East.
In the presence of Jordan's foreign minister on Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton issued a message to President Mubarak, suggesting that his government should take immediate action if it wanted to avoid an outcome similar to that of Tunisia, where a popular uprising unseated the country's dictator, Zine al-Abedine Ben Al, on January 14, 2011.
Mrs. Clinton urged Mubarak and his government not to disrupt social networking sites which help organize peaceful protests, and not to crack down on peaceful demonstrations. It would appear that the Egyptian government is tone deaf to this request, as well as similar requests which have come from the European Union
Continue reading on Examiner.com: US admin urges Mubarak to make political reforms - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/us-admin-urges-mubarak-to-make-political-reforms#ixzz1CBSMCGVNEgypt is a key ally of the US in the Middle East.
In the presence of Jordan's... more
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Leave the government alone, leave the Minister of the Interior alone and do not ask for his resignation. Brothers in anger against the government of Ahmed Nazif, against the Interior Minister and all their henchmen, calm down a bit and aim your attacks against the only true official who sits in the presidential palace.
Neither the Prime Minister nor members of the government falsified referendum or presidential and parliamentary elections. It is not they who have monopolized power. They only replace other ministers. All are interchangeable, but Mubarak remains immovable. It's the president who is responsible for this situation, head to the temple, enter the bunker and denounce his policies
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Al-Dustour: 'It's time for Mubarak to pack it in' - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/al-dustour-it-s-time-for-mubarak-to-pack-it-in#ixzz1CASsIwR9Leave the government alone, leave the Minister of the Interior alone and do not ask... more
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I am excited for Egypt and its people. What transpired today, and is still happening on the streets of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said and other Egyptian cities is unprecedented. Egyptians rising 'en masse' shouting slogans, asking for the ouster of iron-fisted Hosni Mubarak, encircling the parliament building in Cairo, in a united, never seen before cry for democratic and economic reform.
I have not been back to Egypt since I left in 1961. One of my dreams, naturally, is to go back to the land of my birth, and relive some of the memories which reside in my head, of days when my family lived and laughed in the jewel that was Alexandria. I say 'was' because so much has changed there in the last 50 years. The idea of Jews and Muslims co-existing side by side is an anomaly in Egypt at the moment. Most Egyptians do not know this era, and only those that are advanced in their years might recall that time we called the 'golden age' of Egypt.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: January 25, 2011: scenes from 'Operation Egypt' - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/january-25-2011-scenes-from-operation-egypt-1#ixzz1C4qrRdaZI am excited for Egypt and its people. What transpired today, and is still happening... more
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Egyptian blogger Hossam al Hamalawy is speaking to al-Jazeera as evening comes to Cairo on Tuesday, January 25th, as a stream of Egyptian hordes are taking the streets. He said that there is a definite parallel between what happened in Tunisia and Egypt. He also stressed the importance of social media in the movement, as some services were shut down. He talks about determination and courage of the people he has never seen before; he expects that this movement has legs and will continue.
The al-Jazeera reporter is talking about the protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square saying police is using rubber bullets and have managed to injure some of the protesters. Egypt has experienced economic hardship for many years, unemployment, joblessness, police brutality which has fomented this incredible anger. Eighteen million Egyptians are just below the poverty line.
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Breaking: Angry protesters shout 'kefaya' (enough!) in Egypt streets - National Foreign Policy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/breaking-angry-protesters-shout-kefaya-enough-egypt-streets#ixzz1C4cozsyeEgyptian blogger Hossam al Hamalawy is speaking to al-Jazeera as evening comes to... more
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