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shoshanna kostant

After two political revolutions, Egypt needs a cultural revolution - CSMonitor.com - 0 views

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      While elected by a slight majority, Morsi's government was authoritarian and wanted to control cultural entities. His firing of heads of the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian General Book Authority and other important cultural offices led to protests. These were seen as anti-democratic changes made by the Morsi Government
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Egypt welcomes US remarks that Morsi's rule undemocratic, hopes for continued aid | JPo... - 0 views

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  • Egypt's interim rulers welcomed on Thursday remarks from the US State department describing the rule of toppled leader Mohamed Morsi as undemocratic, clearly hoping they signaled Washington would not cut off its $1.5 billion in annual aid.
  • Washington has been treading a careful line. US law bars aid to countries where a democratic government is removed in a coup. So far Washington has said it is too early to say whether the Egyptian events met that description.Nevertheless, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, Morsi's government "wasn't a democratic rule"."What I mean is what we've been referencing about the 22 million people who have been out there voicing their views and making clear that democracy is not just about simply winning the vote at the ballot box."
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    Article from Jerusalem Post 7.11.13
Sandra Malec

Morsi removal: A revolutionary reset? - 1 views

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    The incredible, emotionally charged scenes that have been unfolding in Cairo's Tahrir Square are reminiscent of those two-and-a-half years ago. Fireworks were set off and vast crowds waving Egyptian flags noisily celebrated after former President Hosni Mubarak was ousted from power in February 2011.
Sandra Malec

Mohamed Morsi ousted in Egypt's second revolution in two years - 0 views

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    A polarised Egypt is facing the most critical phase of its post-revolutionary life after Egypt's army ousted the country's elected president, Mohamed Morsi, and scheduled fresh elections in a what was labelled by the presidency as a "full coup".
Jasmine Juo

International reactions to Morsi's removal - Middle East - Al Jazeera English - 2 views

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    Reactions from a number of countries.
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Turkish PM Condemns Removal of Morsi - 2 views

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    condemns removal of Morsi as a military uprising, coup, anti-democratic
Jen Frey

Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt | The White House - 0 views

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  • we are committed to the democratic process and respect for the rule of law.  Since the current unrest in Egypt began, we have called on all parties to work together to address the legitimate grievances of the Egyptian people, in accordance with the democratic process, and without recourse to violence or the use of force.
  • ultimately the future of Egypt can only be determined by the Egyptian people.
  • we are deeply concerned by the decision of the Egyptian Armed Forces to remove President Morsy and suspend the Egyptian constitution.
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  • move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible through an inclusive and transparent process, and to avoid any arbitrary arrests of President Morsy and his supporters.
  • democratic political order with participation from all sides and all political parties —secular and religious, civilian and military.
  • No transition to democracy comes without difficulty, but in the end it must stay true to the will of the people.
  • we will continue to work with the Egyptian people to ensure that Egypt’s transition to democracy succeeds.
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    Obama's July 3rd statement on events in Egypt.
Jen Frey

Congressional Record - 112th Congress (2011-2012) - THOMAS (Library of Congress) - 0 views

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  • Just last week, vigilante supporters of Morsi captured dozens of protesters, detaining and beating them before handing them over to police. According to human rights advocates, Morsi-backed groups have also been accused of using rape to intimidate female protesters who have gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest a sharia-based constitution and Morsi's neutering of the nation's legal system.
  • The Morsi-led Muslim Brotherhood government has not proven to be a partner for democracy, as they had promised, given the recent attempted power grab,
  • The Obama administration wants to simply throw money at an Egyptian Government that the President cannot even clearly state is an ally of the United States.
  • Jen Frey on 14 Jul 13
     
    House of Rep...Gohmert (TX) 2012 questioning Morsi's commitment to democracy and support of U.S. Could be used if one wanted to argue that Morsi's gov't was already undermining Egyptian democracy and therefore the coup was warranted. 
Jen Frey

The Perils of a 'People's Coup' in Egypt / UCLA Today - 0 views

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  • The Egyptian Army claims that it had no choice but to overthrow the country’s first legitimately elected president, Mohamed Morsi, and that last week’s coup reflected the will of the Egyptian people.
  • But Mr. Morsi’s fall does not bode well for the future of Egypt and democracy in the region.
  • By stepping in to remove an unpopular president, the Egyptian Army reaffirmed a despotic tradition in the Middle East: Army officers decide what the country needs, and they always know best.
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  • The army has assured the United States and the world that it won’t intervene in politics again after this coup. It has called upon all Egyptians to come together, to forget their differences, and not to seek vengeance.
  • However, while spouting this lofty rhetoric, the army has completely flouted the basic principles of the rule of law.
  • one of the army’s first acts was to close down all media that the military, in its infinite wisdom, deemed a danger to public order.
  • Secularists across the Middle East have traditionally failed at the ballot box because they lacked support among the pious masses and instead had to rely on the repressive might of the military.
  • The predictable result has been radicalization of the Islamists, after they lose trust in the hallowed principles of democracy and human rights.
  • How can Islamists be included when they are being jailed, and why should they engage in the democratic process when they know that if they win elections, the military and judiciary will likely intervene once more to neutralize them?
  • Democracy is not founded upon the principle of safeguarding the rights of the popular, but upon safeguarding the rights of the most unpopular. What so many Egyptians are forgetting is that the same "public interest" that justified the overthrow and persecution of one political party today will tomorrow justify the repression of anyone who questions the power of Egypt’s army and judiciary.
  • Jen Frey on 14 Jul 13
     
    Preempting the "will of the people" or legitimate support for removal? Army and judiciary in Egypt linked with authoritarianism. Urge for caution.
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Egypt Freezes Brotherhood Leaders' Assets [Comunitee.com] - 1 views

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      "...estimated tens of millions of protesters thronged streets throughout the country to demand the resignation of former President Mohammed Morsi.."
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      "Many Egyptians have said they worry that further alienating the Brothers and their conservative Islamist allies could delay political reconciliation..."
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    Prosecutors froze the financial assets of senior leaders in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, raising concerns of an impending crackdown on the group that could dash hopes for political reconciliation with Egypt's new military-backed government.
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Egypt's Christians target of Islamist anger in wake of Morsi's ouster | Fox News - 0 views

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  • “There is a stronger solidarity between Christians and Muslims in countering extremism. These last two years were a wake up call for both moderate Christian and Muslims that national unity is in danger,” he said
  • “Egypt's Christians played an important role in ousting Morsi,”
  • t the Foundation from the Defense of Democracies based in Cairo. “They were part of the 20 to 30 million Egyptians who took to the streets, showing that Egypt is united despite its diversity,
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      Quote from Abaza points toward the ousting of Morsi as being the "will of the people."
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    Targeting of Christians by Islamists highlights need for reconciliation between various groups in Egypt.
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