Monthly Archives: September 2014

Egypt & EU do the HR dance

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Amr Khalifa

Yup, you read the headline correctly: EU severaly criticized Egypt and the Sisi regime over rampant human rights abuses and what was the response? Egypt went on the attack! The report, as reported by MadaMasr states: “The EU continues to be … Continue reading →

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Egyptians Eat Sisi Cereal

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Amr Khalifa

Historic electricity crisis? No problem. Growing insurgency in Sinai and spreading to major cities? Bring it on. Multiple problems with Suez Canal project? Ok, who doesnt have problems. Buying your daily bread with a ration card? We all must tighten … Continue reading →

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Seif Lives On

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Amr Khalifa

“You know who killed my father” said Alaa Abdel Fatah, the prominent Egyptian activist while attending his father’s funeral. All of us did and do but in reality Ahmed Seif lives on. Souls as giving and minds as bright and … Continue reading →

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Egypt: The Land of Fear

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Amr Khalifa

Some believe the land of fear is near. I believe it is here. When Abdel Fatah El Sisi overthrew Mohammed Morsi in July 2013 many analysts believed violence was on the horizon. They didnt have to wait long. But what … Continue reading →

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