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News Coverage prepared for: The European Union delegation to Egypt
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Thematic Headlines
Elections Updates Domestic Scene
Martyrs’ Defense Team Demand Questioning Tantawi. Families of Martyrs to Mubarak’s Judge: We Want the Red Suit. Complaints against the Raids on Human Rights Organizations. 80 Political Parties and Movements Issue the “Peaceful Revolution” Document. April 6 Efforts for Victims of the Revolution. Akhbar Elections Updates Tarik El-Bishry: The Country’s Conditions are Mubarak’s Responsibility American News Week Criticizes Suzanne Mubarak Advisory Council Discusses the NGOs Situation Investigative Judges Listen To the Statements of American Officials Former Intelligence Officer Joins Presidency Race Vigil In Front Of the High Court of Justice January 25th Ignored As The Revolution’s National Holiday Forensic Authority: Assistant Central Security Commander Was Shot Two More Suspects Apprehended In Egypt’s Institute Case Shorouk Elections Updates Baradei Calls for Admitting Raids against NGOs Gomhouriya’s Report on Foreign Funds NGOs and Foreign Relations Potential Fraud in Presidential Elections NCHR Calls for Dialogue Security Denies Assaults on Churches The Illusion of Islamic Caliphate Army Status Arouses Controversy Sabbahi against Conditional Foreign Funds Salafists and Disorder Islamists May Support Zwail Elections Updates in al-Gomhouriya Elections Updates in al-Ahram Elections Updates in al-Tahrir Ehud Barak Fears Islamist Parliament
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Newspapers (3/1/2012)
Page: 1 Author: Muhammad Anz and others
Third Phase of Elections
2746 candidates compete on 150 seats in nine governorates in the third phase of elections to the People’s Assembly.
Judges received the related documents, yesterday evening.
Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice leads with 15 slates.
Salafist al-Nour runs in eight governorates out of nine. Al-Nour has no candidates in South Sinai.
Te Egyptian Bloc runs the elections in single-member constituencies in seven governorates only.
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Page: 1, 6 Author: Imad Hijab and Muhammad Hijab
NCHR Calls for Dialogue
The Ntional Coucnil for Human Rights (NCHR) calls for establishing dialogue between the government and NGOs to develop the legislations related to NGOs functions.
The council’s executive committee called for ceasing the raids against Egyptian and foreign NGOs.
On the other hand, Judge Adel Abd al-Hamid, minister of Justice, has denied governmental transgressions against the NGOs who were inspected.
In a meeting with the American Ambassador to Egypt, Abd al-Hamid asserted that the inspection was performed in the frame of law.
A number of NGOs and human rights organizations are considering a meeting with head of the International Human Rights Commission.
Similar news was reported in al-Akhbar, p. 4, al-Gomhouriya, p. 6, al-Masry al-Yom, p. 1, al-Shurouk, p. 4, al-Yom al-Sabee, p, 1
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Page: 6 Author: Hazem Abu Doumah
Baradei Calls for Admitting Raids against NGOs
Potential Presidential Candidate Muhammad al-Baradei called for revealing whoever is responsible for the decision of police raids against NGOs.
Al-Baradei expressed his rejection of the raids against 17 NGOs in Cairo.
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Page: 6 Author: Not mentioned
Sabbahi against Conditional Foreign Funds
Potential Presidential Candidate, Hamadain al-Sabbahi, expressed his rejection to conditional foreign funds for NGOs. He also rejected the police raids against the NGOs, adding that the majority of organizations who receive foreign funds are legal.
Sabbahi called for opening the door to presidential nomination from January 15 to January 24, 2012.
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Front Page, 4 Authors: Ahmed Shalabi, Hassan Ahmed Hussein (and others)
Martyrs’ Defense Team Demand Questioning Tantawi
The 13th session of the trial of former Egyptian president Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, his two sons Alaa and Gamal, former minister of interior Habib Al-Adli, and six of his security officials, has seen many surprises.
There were quarrels between civil-rights lawyers over the request to call Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Lieutenant General Sami Anan and a number of senior security officials, particularly Omar Suleiman, into questioning. “We do not want to hear their previous testimonies but we want to question them over their recent statements on the involvement of a third party,” one of the lawyers said. Also, one of the lawyers presented a CD describing it as the strongest exhibit as it contains scenes of deliberate killing of peaceful protesters by police forces.
The Police Academy, where the trial is being held, witnessed strict security measures. The former president was transferred from the International Medical Center to the Police Academy on a helicopter. The Torah prisoners arrived to the place in armored vehicles.
One of the photographers was able to take a picture for Al-Adli walking freely outside the trial hall without handcuffs.
Public Prosecution made a huge surprise when the prosecutor said that they are not directing any accusations against Mubarak and his cronies related to the killings that took place near police stations. They said this matter will be examined before other courts to investigate into each case individually.
Lawyers of all defendants, except General Ismail El-Sha’er and Habib Al-Adli, waived their right to question witnesses. Farid Al-Deib, Mubarak’s lawyer, said he is ready to present his defense whenever the court decides to hear it. He only requested a copy of the Public Funds Prosecution’s document over the allocation of state’s lands in Sinai.
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Page 6, 7 Author: several authors
Elections Updates
Democratic Peace Party candidate withdraws from the party slate in Gharbeya, protesting the order of enlisting his name in the party’s list.
Al-Nour and FJP compete on 6 seats in Gharbeya.
Competition between governorates citizens’ and Islamic parties in North Sinai.
MB organizes a conference to celebrate their victory in Beni Sueif.
Administrative Court in Mansoura refuses to amend Egyptian Citizen Party slate.
14 million citizens vote in the third phase of the elections.
MB nominating a Coptic candidate in Kalyobeya, and Salafis attacked MB and urged the people to vote for Al-Nour.
Justice Party headquarters in Gharbeya was set on fire.
Cairo finishes preparation for Al-Sahel constituency elections that will be conducted on January 10 and 11.
12 slates and 68 individual candidates compete for 6 seats in Matrouh.
A file reported against Tawfik Okasha as he breached the pre-election silence .
Head of electoral committee in Menya excludes two who supervise the elections as they support FJP.
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Page; 3 Author: Not mentioned
Gomhouriya’s Report on Foreign Funds
A high-ranked well-informed source said a detailed report was made on al-Gomhouriya’s reporting on foreign funds yesterday.
Al-Gomhouriya published an American detailed report, in Arabic, on secret American funds that had been donated to Egyptian NGOs and secret meetings of the former American ambassador in Cairo with 25 Egyptian politicians, activists and journalists.
Investigations are being conducted in the issue.
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Page: 3 Author: Abd al-Nabi al-Shahhat
Security Denies Assaults on Churches
General Ahmad Salim, head of the Security Directorate in Qalyoubiya denied assaults on churches or Copts’ businesses in the city.
News was circulated about transgressions against Copts and churches in the city
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Page: 3 Author: Muhammad Mursi and others
Elections Updates in al-Gomhouriya
14 million eligible voters cast ballots in the third phase of elections to the lower house of Parliament that start today.
700 ambulances are ready to deal with any emergencies during the elections violations are to be excluded.
2746 candidates compete for 150 seats in nine governorates.
13 thousand judges have started their observation tasks in the various polling stations.
Candidates who have been proved to be involved in violations will be excluded.
In Matrouh, vote counting will be in the Library instead of the Olympic Village
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Page: 1 Author: Radwa Hashem
January 25th Ignored As the Revolution’s National Holiday
The 2012 calendars issued by governmental institutions and Al-Ahram press ignored mentioning that January 25th is the first anniversary for the Egyptian revolution. The calendars only mentioned that the day is The Police Day which is a national holiday.
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Page: 1 Author: Mohamed Faisal
Former Intelligence Officer Joins Presidency Race
Former lieutenant-general in Egypt's Intelligence, Hossam Khairallah, announced
his presidential candidacy officially.
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Page: 3 Author: Ahmed Ghonim
Vigil In Front Of the High Court of Justice
Last Sunday, dozens held a vigil in memorial of the victims of the Two Saints Church in Alexandria who died in last year’s bombings. The vigil took place in front of Cairo’s High Court of Justice and many religious clerics participated in the stand.
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Page: 3 Author: Mohamed El-Sayed, Ibrahim El-Gameel
Investigative Judges Listen To Statements of American Officials
The investigative judges in charge of the foreign-funding case listened to the statements of three American officials working with the US International agency and United Nations Development Programme in Egypt (UNDP).
The judges responded by providing the officials with thereport of the fact-finding committee that proves their involvement in providing civil society organizations with unauthorized funds.
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Page: 2 Author: Iman Abd al-Munim
Army Status Arouses Controversy
The first session of the first Parliament after the January 25 Revolution is to be held in 20 days.
Dr. Wahid Abd al-Majid, in charge of the Electoral Coordination Committee of the Democratic Alliance, stated that the alliance offered a vision of the Armed Forces status after the transitional period is over. According to the Democratic Alliance’s initiative the Armed Forces will enjoy a special status in what relates to the technical resources, budget and other details. SCAF will also be consulted before passing any Army-related laws. However, SCAF’s agreement will not be a condition to pass the law. The Armed Forces’ confidentiality will also be preserved in issues related to arming and weapons.
All these details will be discussed in the Parliament, however.
The Democratic Alliance consists of 11 Islamic parties including the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice.
Abd al-Majid’s statements aroused considerable controversy amongst the liberal players who said the initiative will enable the Army to be a state within the state.
MP Mustafa al-Naggar expressed his rejection of granting any institution, including the Armed Forces, any privileges.
MP Amr al-Shubki also rejects the Armed Forces’ interference in politics.
Similar news was reported in al-Masry al-Yom, p. 1 and al-Shurouk, p. 3.
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Page: 2 Author: Mahmoud Shaban Bayyoumi
Islamists May Support Zwail
Contradictory news has been reported about the Muslim Brotherhood’s alleged support for Zewail as potential presidential candidate.
The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has not decided yet on supporting presidential candidates.
However, rumors spread about the Mb’s hidden intentions to support Zewail. Zwail does not have the right to be nominated for presidency because his wife is not Egyptian. However, he might be a candidate if the new Constitution was amended.
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Page: 2 Author: Abd al-Rahaman Abadi
Potential Fraud in Presidential Elections
Men of law warned of the current declaration of presidential elections law. The current draft threatens fraud.
According to the draft, ballots can be cast in any polling station regardless of the voters’ original constituency.
Judge Zakaria Abd al-Aziz pointed out that according to Article 28 of the Constitution, the decision of the High Judicial Elections Commission in presidential elections cannot be appealed.
Judge Muhammad Hamid al-Jamal stated that the draft law had no legal or constitutional grounds.
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Page: 4 Author: Yusuf Saaban, Peter Magdi and Susanne Abd al-Ghani
NGOs and Foreign Relations
Hundreds of human Rights Activists and members of human rights organizations demonstrated in front of the High Court of Justice to protest against the latest governmental measures taken against a number of unauthorized NGOs.
Demonstrators denounced what they described as “police raids” against NGOs.
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Page; 5 Author: Muhammad Atiya
Ehud Barak Fears Islamist Parliament
Israel’s Minister of Defense Ehud Barak expressed his fears of an Islamist-dominated parliament in Egypt.
Barak expected an anti-Israel policy in the parliament.
Barak believes that no serious threats exist now, expressing his fears of the new Constitution to be drafted soon in Egypt.
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Page; 5 Author: Mahmoud Shaaban Bayyoumi
The Illusion of Islamic Caliphate
General Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Muhammad Badei declared that the
MB’s agenda was to realize a fair ruling that approaches the “dream of the Islamic Caliphate.”
The general guide’s declarations aroused considerable controversy.
Dr. Wahid Abd al-Majid, coordinator of the Democratic Alliance denied any political connotation of the general guide’s statement, arguing that it was symbolic.
Abd al-Majid added that the meaning of the Islamic Caliphate was a successful performance of the institutions that run the State’s affairs, adding that adopting the European system and adapting it with the Islamic principles will be the best solution.
Former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood Ibrahim al-Zafarani stated that the Islamic Caliphate was an outdated concept that cannot be applied nowadays.
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Page; 5 Author: Samirah Ali al-Dib
Salafists and Disorder
Tourism industry faces the perils of collapse in the coming period.
Ilhami al-Zayyat, head of the Egyptian Union for Tourism Chambers stated the Tourism industry will be broke within two months.
Al-Zayyat described the current tourism condition to be “catastrophic.”
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Page ; 6, 7 Author: Muhammad Abu al-Dahab, Muhammad Jamal al-Din and others
Elections Updates in al-Tahrir
Al-Tahrir highlighted absence of Copts and women in the coming Parliament.
The third phase of elections to the lower house of Parliament starts today.
In Gharbiya 39 candidates run in four constituencies. Only two Copts are running for individual seats.
Four Coptic candidates for slates in Daqahliya and no Copts in single-member constituencies.
Nine Copts run the elections in Qalyoubiya and 39 women face 390 candidates in all the constituencies in the governorate.
In Mnia, 18 Coptic candidate run in three constituencies; one Coptic candidate only is on the slate of al-Wafd party.
No Coptic candidates will run in al-Wadi al-Jadid governorate, while women are scarcely present.
No Coptic candidates in South Sinai and women candidates are more present in single-member constituencies than on slates.
In Northe Sinai, 19 women candidate run the elections.
In Upper Egyptian Qena four Coptic candidates run the elections and women candidates on the bottom of slates are not likely to win.
In Marsa Matrouh, only one Coptic candidate runs the elections, while 19 women hope to reach the parliament; seven in single-member constituencies and three on slates.
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Page: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 Authors: Mohamed Salem, Maisaa Fahmy (&others)
Shorouk Elections Updates
Head of the HEC, Abd El-Moez Ibrahim, stated that military and civil police forces have the authorities of judicial seizure outside the polling stations against anyone who violates the publicity rules of the electoral silence period.
He added that the Military Council has not responded to the Commission’s suggestion to allow vote count inside the substations.
Each judge will be in charge of 3 substations inside any given polling station, which means he is responsible for 6 ballot boxes instead of 4 during the previous phases.
Female parliament members refused the notion that women were marginalized after the revolution. They rejected calls for cancelling the legal gains achieved during Muarak’s time or calling them “Suzanne Mubark’s laws.”
In the New Valley 42 candidates compete for the governorate’s seats in the single-member constituencies. Eleven party slates compete over the multi-member constituency seats.
Today is the last day where expatriates can vote in the third phase of the parliamentary elections.
Cairo has finished the preparations for the elections in El-Sahel constituency. The elections in that constituency were invalidated in the first phase.
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Page: 3 Author: Noha Ashour
Forensic Authority: Assistant Central Security Commander Was Shot
The Forensic Medicine Authority in Cairo and Giza has received 137 cases who were injured during Ministerial Cabinet Street clashes that took place on December 16th.
The Authority examined 88 suspects who were injured during the clashes. Two of the suspects were injured by pellets and live ammunition.
The Assistant Central Security Commander was injured during Mohamed Mahmoud Street clashes on November 20th by bird shot pellets in his upper extremities; he was the only injured police official or soldier examined by the Forensic Authority.
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Page: 3 Author: Noha Ashour
Two More Suspects Apprehended In Egypt’s Institute Case
The Judges appointed by the Ministry of Justice to investigate Ministerial Cabinet Street clashes ordered the detention of two new suspects, in the case of burning down the Egyptian Institute, for 30 days.
Kareem El-Sewesy, the prime suspect arrested in the case, confessed that he burned down the Institute with the aid of 15 others.
Topic was covered in Gomhoria page 15
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Page: 8 Author: Muhammad Salem
Judges Continue Sit-in
The judges who were dismissed of their posts continue their sit-in in front of the High Court of Judges premises for the third day in a row.
The judges were dismissed in 2007 and 2008 under former minister of Justice, judge Mamdouh Marei.
They demand to reassume their posts, purge the judiciary system of corruption and trying those who rigged elections of 2005 and 2010.
Topic was covered in Dostour page 1
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Front Page, 5 Authors: Mahmoud Al-Mamluk, Mohamed Abd Al-Razeq (and others)
Families of Martyrs to Mubarak’s Judge: We Want the Red Suit
Cairo’s Criminal Court, headed by Senior Judge Ahmed Ref’at, adjourned the trial of the ousted president Mubarak, his two sons Gamal and Alaa, his former minister of interior, and six of the minister’s deputies, over charges related to killing the January 25 revolution’s protesters.
Public Prosecution said they requested copies from the Egyptian Radio and Television Union of deleted videos that contained events of the January 25 revolution. They received a confirmation that there are no backup copies of those videos.
Defense team of the plaintiffs called for testimony Senior Judge Assem Al-Gohri, head of the Illicit Gains Authority, to hear his statements over the investigations of money transfer to one of the defendants. They also requested the testimonies of a number of field doctors who were in Tahrir Square on January 25 and 28, 2011. They requested receiving CDs containing the recordings of the events of the revolution from Al-Jazeera, Al-Horra, ON TV, Al-Arabiya channels. They renewed their request to transfer Mubarak from the International Medical Center to Torah prison hospital.
Families of martyrs gathered in front of the Police Academy holding Egyptian flags and chanting “Execute him, it will be a treason if you set him free” and “We want to see him in the red jumpsuit.”
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Front Page 1 Author: Mohamed Hagag
80 Political Parties and Movements Issue “Peaceful Revolution” Document
80 political parties and movements launched a document titled “Peaceful Revolution” as a guide for revolutionary movements and activists.
They aim at uniting all political movements, coalitions and forces to re-generate the spirit of the January 25 revolution.
In a meeting held at Al-Sawi Culture Wheel, Amira Al-Adli, member of the political office of Al-Gabha Youth Organization, said that they denounce all forms of violence and they stress their adherence to the peaceful methods of the revolution. They called on security officials to effectively contribute to the efforts made to calm the prevailing tension and to refrain from responding to provocations.
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Front Page, 4 Authors: Ali Hasaan, Ibrahim Qassem (and others)
Complaints against the Raids on Human Rights Organizations
Dozens of political activists and party representatives organized a stand in front of the Public Prosecution’s office at the High Court of Justice to protest the police raids on some of the offices of human rights organizations.
Legal experts said that these raids are legal; however, “they were poorly organized and missed some of the conditions necessary for the process of inspection and sealing their doors.”
US Ambassador to Egypt Anne Patterson visited Minister of Justice Senior Judge Adel Abdel Hamid to ask him about the raids on human rights organizations, including American ones. The Minister told her that the prosecution team did not storm into the offices but they searched them based on a decision issued by investigative judges.
Civil society activists and party representatives filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor demanding that the judges who will be examining the files of civil society organizations are neutral. They have also filed another complaint against the police raids on these organizations, confirming that these measures are not actually related to foreign funds but are related to the huge efforts made by these organizations and the pressure they imposed on SCAF.
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Page 4
Authors: Rabab Fathi and Mamoud Mohei.
Israeli Spy
Ilan Grapel, Israeli spy who were held in Egypt and faced charges of spying and incitement, revealed new details related to his stay in Egypt.
In an article he wrote for the Washington Post, Grapel mentioned that the way he was captured affirms that the oppression used by the regime is still the same and that the revolution only resulted in superficial changes.
Grapel said he succeeded in convincing some of the Muslim Brotherhood members to change their position from Israel.
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Page 5 Author: Noura Fakhry
April 6 Efforts for Revolution Victims
April 6 movement launched a new initiative titled “Eyes of Dignity” that encourages the Egyptian people to support victims of the revolution by signing a legal will according to which the person donates his eyes to one of the protesters injured in the revolution after his/her death.
The movement said this initiative intends to honor all those who participated in the revolution and appreciate and respect all those who sacrificed for the freedom of their country.
Engi Hamdi, an April 6 member, said many public figures agreed to sign the initiative including Gameela Ismail, TV presenter, Wael Qandeel, journalist, and political activists of the No Military Trials group.
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Page: 3 Author: Not mentioned
American News Week Criticizes Suzanne Mubarak
In its latest issue, the American newspaper, News Week, talked about former first lady, Suzanne Mubarak. It described her as “Egypt's Mean Queen.”
The magazine talked to people close to her who said she controlled Egypt behind the scenes. They said she was out of touch during the last days of the regime, arrogant and deluded.
The magazine stated she was strongly against democratic reform, even more than Mubarak himself.
Similar news was reported in Tahrir page 8
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Pages: 3&4 Author: Ahmed Abd El-Hamid, Ahmed Magdy
Advisory Council Discusses the NGOs Situation
The Advisory Council holds a session today to discuss the latest updates regarding the situation of NGOs. The meeting will discuss the raids in civil society and human rights organizations, said Sherif Zahran the council’s secretary general.
The Council has issued a statement to stop storming the offices of human rights and pro-democracy groups, and return all property. It also called to start an immediate dialogue between the state and NGOs.
The council will also discuss recommendations regarding the authorities of the presidential institution.
The Egyptian Democratic Party addressed the Council, expressing its anger over the fierce attacks led by the Military Council against civil society organizations and figures.
The European Union expressed its concern over the storming of NGOs by Police and Judicial authorities.
The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission, said on her behalf “This open demonstration of force against civil society organizations is particularly worrying as it comes in the midst of Egypt’s transition towards democracy. The High Representative calls on the Egyptian authorities to resolve the current situation and to allow civil society organizations to continue their work in support of Egypt's transition.”
Similar news was reported in Masry Youm p.3; Dostour p. 3&5; Youm7 p.1
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Page: 5 Author: Abd El-Saboor Badr
Tarik El-Bishry: Country’s Conditions are Mubarak’s Responsibility
Legal expert, Tarik El-Bishry, accused former president Mubarak of being responsible for enfeebling the country by not allowing any opposition to thrive.
He said that the military took over power because it was the only authority after the revolution that was organized and had the ability to take over power. Tahrir revolutionaries lacked organization and did not provide unified demands, he added.
The revolution achieved its three main demands: toppling Mubarak, get rid of the police’s political influence, and overthrowing a number of businessmen in NDP’s government, he added
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Pages: 8&9 Authors: Khaled El-Meery, Mohamed El-Bahnasawy (& others)
Akhbar Elections Updates
Today the third phase of the elections starts to select 150 members of the upcoming parliament. There are 2754 candidates; 1212 compete for the seats in the multi-member constituencies, and 1542 compete for the seats of the single-member constituencies. The runoffs will be held on 10th and 11th of January.
The Military Forces started assuming their role in securing the polling stations, yesterday afternoon.
The headquarters of Justice Party in Gharbia’s first constituency caught on fire yesterday, no individuals were harmed in the fire. The headquarters belongs to Abd El- Aziz Khatab who tops the party’s slate in Gharbia.
Joseph Malak, lawyer for the Two Saints Church in Alexandria, denies expelling the FJP delegate during the New Year’s celebrations in the church.
Abu El-Ela Mady, head of Wasat Party, demanded adding an article in the new constitution that allows electronic voting to guarantee transparency in the elections.
The Supreme Administrative Court postponed examining the contestation filed against Zagazig’s Administrative Court ruling for invalidating the elections in Zagazig’s second constituency; Belbees to January 14th.
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TV Coverage (2/1/2012)
Program: Al-Hayat Al-An (News) Channel: Al-Hayat Host: Maha Bahnasy
First Shura Council session to be held on 28 February. The civil organizations issues escalated and Advisory Council discusses the issue
tomorrow.
Tantawi decides conducting Shura elections on two phases.
12 thousand judges supervise the elections in 9 governorates.
14 million citizens vote in 15 thousand substations in the third phase of the elections.
Minister of Justice said, inspecting the civil organizations headquarters was due to the investigative judge recommendation.
Program: Al-Hayat Al-Yom (Talk Show) Channel: Al-Hayat Host: Lobna Assal
Amr Hisham Badea, Expert in Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies Guests:
Ayman Al-Sayad, Editor-in-Chief of Weghet Nazar Magazine
Hossam Khair Allah, Presidential Candidate
Hisham Kandil, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
1556 candidates compete for 50 seats and 1214 slates compete for 100 seats.
Amr Badea said:
Dakahleya is the governorate has the highest number of citizens, and Al-Wadi Al-Gadeed is the largest government.
Ayman Al-Sayad said:
Foreign Policy Magazine said that the Egyptian elections are the second most important elections conducted in 2012.
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Program: Masr Tantakheb Channel: CBC Host: Khairy Ramadan
Tomorrow starts the third phase of the elections in 9 governorates. The competition in this phase is for 100 slate seats and 50 individual seats.
Mansour Hassan, Advisory Council Head said, we will not discuss any issues regarding drafting the constitution.
News Brief and News All Day Channel 1 “National TV”
Today starts the third phase of the elections in 9 governorates. Vote count for expatriate Egyptians in embassies and consulates continues.
Advisory Council discusses the authorities of the new president and other issues.
Expatriate Egyptians ended voting in the third phase.
HEC ends the preparation for the third phase of the elections.
Program: Sabah Al-Kheir Ya Masr Channel 1 “National TV”
According to Al-Gomhoreya Newspaper: 100 civil society organizations received EGP1.7bn from USA, Europe and Arab Countries.
According to Al-Akhbar Newspaper: Ministers of Justice and International Cooperation said, raid on civil organizations happened without SCAF and the governmentknowing.
According to Wafd Newspaper: Wiki leaks, USA supports some Egyptian activists and public figures and holds secret meetings with others.
According to Al-Dostour Newspaper: Essam Al-Erian, Vice Head of FJP said, the military will have a special status in the new constitution and will still have authorities after handing over power in a civilian authority.
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Gamal Zahran, Political Science Professor in Port Said University said, the concept that states that the parliament majority has the right to rule is wrong, and we must accept the result of the elections as it reflects the will of people.
News All Day Channel 1 “National TV”
Embassies and Consulates started counting expatriate Egyptians votes. Program: Baladna Bel-Masry (Talk Show)
Program: Tahrir (Talk Show) Channel: Al-Yom Host: Dina Abdol-Rahman
Activist Amr Hamzawy said: It’s not expected that USA will pressure on Arab countries to stop their aids to
Egypt.
USA is not worried that the Islamist parties lead the polls in the elections.
What Al-Masry Al-Yom newspaper published regarding USA support for Al-Baradei is not true
Program: Baladna Bi El Masry Channel: ON TV Host: Reem Maged
Advisory Council demands to stop the raids on civil organizations headquarters.
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Radio Coverage (2/1/2012)
News All Day Channel: Radio Masr
Today starts the third phase of the elections in 9 governorates. Advisory Council discusses, today, the constitutional and political authorities of the new
president.
Advisory Council discusses tomorrow the crisis of raiding on civil organizations headquarters.
News All Day Channel: Al-Shark Al-Awsat
The third phase of the elections starts tomorrow in 9 governorates and military forces in
charge ofsecuring the stations.
News All Day Channel: Al-Barnameg Al-Am
HEC ends the preparations of the third phase of the elections.
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Internet Coverage (3/1/2012)
Whether it is Sayed Belal or Emad Effat, it’s the same blood and the same killer. That is why, the revolution continues.
We ara all Khaled Saed
It is important to participate in the elections because starting January 23rd this parliament would become the only genuinely elected parliament we’ve had in years. It will provide us with the legitimate option we have been looking for in order to start the process of handing over power to civilians.
Egyptian Cabinet
Military and police forces make security campaigns to arrest criminals.
Al-Ganzory said in his meeting with Head of Journalist’s Syndicate that he understands the problems facing the journalists and within two days he will announce replacing two senior syndicate members who reached the age of retirement.
Asmaa Mahfouz
We must defend Samira Ibrahim’s right. Tomorrow will be Samira’s session at 9:00 in her case against “virginity checks” at the military prosecution, retweet.
I have some sort of immunity now against the anger I used to feel whenever I watch TV channels glorifying Tantawi and speaking against the revolution. All of them will disappear once the military council is overthrown.
I really respect Dr. Ahdaf Suweif.
A safe exit for SCAF? Just like Mubarak or what? Did anyone tell them that Egyptians do not have honor or dignity?
Gsquare86
I just noticed that we chanted “Down with Military Rule” even before the revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3f85m12N_0 #Jan2 in 2011 at Ramsis protest.
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New post: January Flashback http://theangryegyptian.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/january-flashback remember last January #Egypt #Unity
It was today last year that we chanted for a revolution like Tunis on Ramsis st and Talaat Harb http://bit.ly/v7Izei cc @RamyRaoof @Monasosh
About to start the #RevSoc and #Anarchist protest at press syndicate
#revsoc #anarchist protest calling for mass mobilization on #jan25two ...our rev continues yfrog.com/h37hakpj
Wael abbas
Dirty games have started. The regime is trying to secretly attract some of us to contain our revolution. I will expose anyone who takes their side.
I will not tolerate if any political activist claimed to have a secret meeting with SCAF or any official in order to calm the situation and ask them to carry out the demands of the revolution.
There will be official positions and parliamentary seats used by SCAF to attract the opposition and I know people who heard such offers but they refused.
Whoever accepts similar offers will be “Judas” to our revolution and he/she will betray us as Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.
AalamWassef
Nice! Omar Soliman Video on the front page of the "Viral News & Activism" websitehttp://debsnews.com/viral_news_and_activism_english #scaf #scafrimes #nomiltrials #egypt
Good news from the tube: Omar Soliman confessions video is spreading fast. Over 95,000 views since it was posted yesterday #scafcrimes #egypt
Monasosh
Good news from the tube: Omar Soliman confessions video is spreading fast. Over 95,000 views since it was posted yesterday
There is a divine message that person symbolizing our battle against military trials is called “Amr Al-Beheiri” and one of the martyrs of the Mohamed Mahmoud battle is also called “Amr Al-Beheiri.”
Any person who sympathized and supported Alaa Abdel Fattah and his family, your role now is to support each civilian spending time in prison as a result of an exceptional trial (military or state security trials). Their freedom depends on your support.
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This is the official account of the “No Military Trials” campaign: @NoMilTrials
Essam Ali Atta: Military prosecution unjustly imprisoned him, the Ministry of Interior brutally killed him, and people wasted his rights because it was easier for them to believe he is a drug addict.
iyad_elbaghdadi
With recent statements made by the Muslim Brotherhood, I must sincerely and simply say that this has gone too far. #Egypt
Here's a summary of the replies/explanations I received for why Americans aren't speaking out more against #NDAA
Weird kinda prediction: Salafis will be part of the solution, MB will be part of the problem.
Arabist
New on Arabist: Links 27 December 2011 - 1 January 2012
Tribal loyalties sway votes in south Egypt - http://FT.com:http://on.ft.com/rwNdPc Nice reporting by Heba Saleh from Qena.
New on Arabist: Links 27 December 2011 - 1 January 2012
New on Arabist: Books in the mail.
Muslim Brotherhood web site Muslim Brotherhood Statement on Legislative Elections, First Phase Results Saturday
December 3, 2011 21:45 We faithfully and humbly turn to God and heartily thank Him for the blessing of
freedom that the Egyptian people now live and breathe. We pray that He pours out His unbounded mercy for the martyrs who fell in the blessed revolution, on January 25 and beyond. May they rest in peace?
FJP Receives China's Ambassador to Egypt; Discuss Economic Relations and China's Regional Political Rule, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 08:02
Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Chairman, Dr. Mohamed Morsi, received, on Monday
January 2, China's Ambassador to Cairo Mr. Song Aikowa, and discussed Egypt's current political state and the bi-lateral relations between China and Egypt. The party's Vice Chairman Dr. Essam el Erian also attended the meeting.
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Church Leaders Praise Brotherhood's "Human Shields" Initiative Monday, January 2, 2012 12:47
Young members from the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) have organized patrols in protecting churches during the celebrations of the New Year, and vowed to continue their role as "human shields" during Coptic Christmas on January 7.
MB Lawyers Concerned Over Court's Decision to Dismiss Key Prosecutor's Witnesses in Mubarak's Case Monday, January 2, 2012 19:14
Head of the Revolution victims' defense team and Muslim Brotherhood (MB) lawyer Abdul Monem Abdul Maqsoud, stated that the decision made in Mubarak and his cronies' case was an unexpected surprise.
FJP National Committee Urges Newly Elected MPs to Live Up to Their Promises Monday, January 2, 2012 19:50
The National Committee of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) extended sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation to the Egyptian people, who moved positively with full force and actively participated in the elections, giving their votes to those who deserve them during the first and second phases of the People's Assembly elections.
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Al-Ahram: Egyptian state-run official daily newspaper
Publication overview
Founded in 1875, is the most widely circulating Egyptian daily newspaper, and the second oldest after al-Waqa'i`al-Masriya (English: The Egyptian Events, founded 1828). It is majority owned by the Egyptian government.
Al-Akhbar: Egyptian state-owned semi-official daily newspaper
It was founded in May 1952 as a part of Akhbar El Yom
Al-Gomhoria: Egyptian state-owned daily newspaper
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An influential state-owned Egyptian Arabic language daily newspaper. It was established in 1954.
Al-Shorouk: Egyptian daily independent newspaper
Is a prominent Arabic newspaper published in Egypt [1] and several other Arabic nations It is a daily independent newspaper, covering mainly politics, militant affairs and sport.
Al-Masry al-Yom: Independent daily newspaper
On 7 June 2004, it published its first edition. The paper initially circulated primarily amongst Cairo’s intellectual elite, providing objective news coverage in the belief that good news would beat sensationalist reporting found in other Egyptian print media. After 3 years, it was challenging Al-Ahram for the status of being the national paper of record. Though
Tahrir: Daily independent newspaper
Dostor: Daily independent newspaper
Yom 7: Daily independent newspaper
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Newspapers ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………3-36 Table of Content:
Third Phase of Elections………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….3 Al Ahram Newspaper
NCHR Calls for Dialogue…………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Baradei Calls for Admitting Raids against NGOs………………………………………………………………………………5 Sabbahi against Conditional Foreign Funds…………………………………………………………………………….………6
Martyrs’ Defense Team Demand Questioning Tantawi……………………………………………………….………………7 Al Masry Al Youm Newspaper
Elections Updates………………………………………………………………………………………………………....………..8
Gomhouriya’s Report on Foreign Funds………………………………………………………………………………………9 Al Gomhoreya Newspaper
Security Denies Assaults on Churches…………………………………………………………………………………………10 Elections Updates in al-Gomhouriya……………………………………………………………………….…………………11
January 25th Ignored As the Revolution’s National Holiday ………………………………………………………………12 Al Dostour Newspaper
Former Intelligence Officer Joins Presidency Race ……………………………………………………...……………………13 Vigil In Front Of the High Court of Justice …………………………………………………………..………………………..14 Investigative Judges Listen To Statements of American Officials…………………………………………………………...15
Army Status Arouses Controversy…………………………………………………………………………………………..16 Al Tahrir Newspaper
Islamists May Support Zwail…………………………………………………………………………………………….…....17 Potential Fraud in Presidential Elections…………………………………………………………………………………….18 NGOs and Foreign Relations……………………………………………………………………………………………….…19 Ehud Barak Fears Islamist Parliament……………………………………………………………………………………….20 The Illusion of Islamic Caliphate……………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Salafists and Disorder…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22 Elections Updates in al-Tahrir…………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Shorouk Elections Updates ……………………………………………………………………………………………………24 Al Sherouk Newspaper
Forensic Authority: Assistant Central Security Commander Was Shot……………………………….…………………..25 Two More Suspects Apprehended in Egypt’s Institute Case ………………………………………………………………26 Judges Continue Sit-in…………………………………………………………………………………….……………………27
Families of Martyrs to Mubarak’s Judge: We Want the Red Suit…………………………………………..……………...28 Al Youm Al Sabea Newspaper
80 Political Parties and Movements Issue “Peaceful Revolution” Document………………….………………………..29 Complaints against the Raids on Human Rights Organizations…………………………………………………………….30 Israeli Spy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 April 6 Efforts for Revolution Victims……………………………………………………………………..…………………..32
American News Week Criticizes Suzanne Mubarak…………………………………………………………………………33 Al Akhbar Newspaper
Advisory Council Discusses the NGOs Situation……………………………………………………………………………34 Tarik El-Bishry: Country’s Conditions are Mubarak’s Responsibility …………………………………………………….35 Akhbar Elections Updates………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 TV CoverageAl Hayah TV Channel ……………………………………………………………..….………….………………………….37
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CBC Channel………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………38 Channel 1…………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..38-39 Al Tahrir Channel………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39 ONTV…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39 Radio CoverageRadioMisr……………………………………………………………………………………….………………………….……40
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Al Shark Al Awsat Channel……………………………………………………………………..……………….……………………………..40 Al Bernamej Al aam………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….40 Internet coverageFace book……………………………………………………………………………………….………………..………………………………….41
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Twitter………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….………………41-43 Muslim Brother Hood Website……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43-44