Elections in Egypt could begin transition to democracy
Jewish Journal
October 19, 2015
So far, voter turnout is low
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egypt
In court, defiant Morsi says he is still Egypt’s president
Jewish Journal
November 4, 2013
Ousted Egyptian leader Mohamed Morsi, given his first public forum since his overthrow in a trial where he could face execution, declared on Monday he was still Egypt\’s legitimate president and shouted: \”Down with military rule!\”
Democracy for Egypt? Come back in 20 years…
Shmuel Rosner
July 9, 2013
For both the United States and Israel, the most convenient situation amid the inconvenience that is current Egypt is for the military to be in charge. Not just now, but for the foreseeable future, as well. Alas, however, the more the military is visible as the institution in charge, the less possible it is for the United States to maintain such a cynical position (Israel doesn\’t need to talk about such things, and, surprisingly, was able thus far to keep its mouth shut).
Egyptian women struggle to fight sexual harassment
Jewish Journal
February 28, 2013
Despite its calls for democracy, freedom of speech and revolution against traditional Egyptian society, the current anti-government demonstrations have witnessed one negative phenomenon – an increase in harassment of women.
Clinton says no going back on democracy in Egypt
Jewish Journal
June 15, 2012
The United States expects Egypt\’s military authorities to fully transfer power to a democratically elected civilian government as planned, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday.
Egypt’s Islamists claim most seats in run-off vote
Jewish Journal
December 7, 2011
Egypt\’s Muslim Brotherhood said on Wednesday it won most seats in a first-round parliamentary vote, with early tallies suggesting liberals had backed some of its candidates to block hardline Salafis.
Egypt Islamists expect gains in post-Mubarak poll
Jewish Journal
November 29, 2011
Egyptians voted on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that Islamists hope will sweep them closer to power, even though the army generals who took over from President Hosni Mubarak have yet to step aside.
Egypt votes in first post-Mubarak election
Jewish Journal
November 28, 2011
Egyptians voted on Monday in their first election since a popular revolt ousted Hosni Mubarak, amid fears the generals who replaced the deposed leader would try to cling on to power.
Egypt vote tests troubled political transition
Jewish Journal
November 28, 2011
Egyptians vote on Monday in the first big test of a transition born in popular revolutionary euphoria that soured into distrust of the generals who replaced their master, Hosni Mubarak.
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