Tag Archives: Mursi

This Is What Democracy Looks Like

Posted on January 26, 2013 by DRenegade

At least 26 30 32 37 48 52 people died when Egyptians rampaged in protest at the sentencing of 21 people to death over a soccer stadium disaster, adding to bloody street turmoil confronting Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Armored vehicles and military police fanned through … Continue reading →

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Egypt: Protests breach presidential palace cordon

Posted on December 4, 2012 by DRenegade

Riot police tear-gas demonstrators outside Morsi’s palace; thousands stage “last warning” protests against Morsi decree. CAIRO – Egyptian police fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating against President Mohamed Morsi’s drive to hold a snap referendum on a new constitution and some broke … Continue reading →

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Israel perturbed by Obama’s outreach to Mursi – against his word

Posted on July 9, 2012 by DRenegade

Israeli government and military leaders were taken aback by the news of US President Barack Obama’s invitation to the new Egyptian president Mohammed Mursi to visit Washington in September – in breach of the president’s assurances to US Jewish leaders … Continue reading →

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Egypt parliament set to meet, defying army

Posted on July 9, 2012 by DRenegade

(Reuters) – Egypt’s parliamentary speaker said the chamber would reconvene on Tuesday, risking a showdown with the army after the new, Islamist president defied the generals by quashing the dissolution of the legislature they had ordered last month. Quoted by … Continue reading →

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