Highlights from Egypt, Dec 9 2012 (Part 1) Grand Treason

[Catherina]

Previous thread, Highlights from Egypt, Dec 8 2012 (Part 2) Martial Law, here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021948174


Ahmed Ateyya ?@Ateyya

Breaking: Public prosecutor orders to investigate charges of Grand Treason against Baradei. Moussa, Sabahy


30m Ahmed Ateyya Ahmed Ateyya ?@Ateyya

Breaking: Public prosecutor investigate charges of "conspiring for a coup" against Mortada Mansour, Bakry, Tahany El Gebaly

[Catherina]

1. Video: Egyptians Protest in Washington DC Dec 8 2012

Elazul ?@Elazul

Egyptians Protest in Washington DC Dec 8 2012 مظاهرة المصريين بواشنطن:

via @youtube

[Catherina]

2. head of the Egyptian State Television quits / Morsi pressuring media

Elazul ?@Elazul

#Egypt crisis: Morsi government 'pressuring media' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20655198 …

Egypt crisis: Morsi government 'pressuring media'
8 December 2012 Last updated at 18:52 GMT Help

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the former head of the Egyptian State Television network has claimed he resigned in protest against the new government's "mis-handling" of demonstrations and at its "interference in state media".

Essam El Amir is one of a number of high profile state television figures to resign in protest over government pressure to broadcast pro-Muslim Brotherhood propaganda. He believes the interference is greater under the new administration than under President Mubarak.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20655198

[Catherina]

3. Translation of Morsi's latest constitutional decree

SlipknotMody ?@SlipknotMody

Translation of #Morsi's latest constitutional decree http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/60116/Egypt/Politics-/Translation-of-President-Morsis-latest-constitutio.aspx … - #Egypt #MB #Pigs

Translation of President Morsi's latest constitutional decree

Ahram Online publishes an unofficial translation of President Mohamed Morsi's newest constitutional declaration, meant to calm current protests

Ahram Online , Sunday 9 Dec 2012


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1- The constitutional declaration issued on 22 November 2012 is void starting from today (9 December 2012) and all its consequences remain in effect.

2- If new evidence arises, new investigations will be conducted into the killing, attempted killing, injury or terrorising of citizens between 25 January 2011 and 30 June 2012 if these crimes were related to the revolution.

If the investigations find new evidence related to the above-mentioned crimes, the general prosecution is to refer the case to court of legal jurisdiction, even if there is a final acquittal in the case or if the court rejected the prosecution-general's appeal on the acquittal.

3- If the people vote against the draft constitution in the referendum on Saturday, 15 December 2012, the president is to call for the direct election of a new Constituent Assembly of 100 members within three months.

The new Assembly is to finish its task within six months from its election date. The president is to then call for a referendum on the new draft presented by the Assembly within thirty days of receiving it.

In all cases, vote counting and the announcement of results in the constitutional referendum is to take place publicly in election subcommittees as soon as the voting process is finished. The results are to be validated by the head of the subcommittee.

4- All constitutional declarations, including the current one, are immune from any challenge in any court and all related lawsuits are considered void.

5- This constitutional declaration is to be published in the Official Newspaper and is valid from the day it is issued.

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/60116/Egypt/Politics-/Translation-of-President-Morsis-latest-constitutio.aspx

[Catherina]

4. Four arrested for explosives possession on way to palace

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Four arrested for explosives possession in Heliopolis http://dlvr.it/2cCzlL

Four arrested for explosives possession in Heliopolis
Al-Masry Al-Youm
Sun, 09/12/2012 - 15:35

Cairo security forces arrested four people whom they claimed were in possession of explosive materials while allegedly on their way to the presidential palace.

A security officer in Heliopolis stopped the four while they were in a taxi. After searching them, the officer found a wooden box with 32 bottles holding a vinegar and ammonia mixture. The four were also in possession of a kilogram of nails and half a kilogram of dry ammonia.

Investigators say that the four admitted they intended to use the items as explosives.

The four suspects have been detained by police for four days pending further investigations.

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http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/four-arrested-explosives-possession-heliopolis?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Catherina]

5. Egyptian reactions vary to #Morsi's new constitutional decree

SlipknotMody ?@SlipknotMody

Egyptian reactions vary to #Morsi's new constitutional decree http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/60118/Egypt/Politics-/Egyptian-reactions-vary-to-President-Morsis-new-co.aspx … - #Egypt #Constitution #Ikwhan #MB #Pigs

Egyptian reactions vary to President Morsi's new constitutional decree
While much of Egypt's political opposition rejected President's Morsi's new constitutional decree, Islamist forces welcome it as 'positive step'
Ahram Online, Sunday 9 Dec 2012


The decree issued on Saturday night by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi following a round of national dialogue aimed at calming ongoing protests has done little to change the minds of much of the opposition.

"We have broken the siege of fear; a constitution that aborts our rights and freedoms is a constitution that we will overthrow today, if not tomorrow. Our strength is in our will," said prominent reform campaigner and founder of the National Salvation Front Mohamed ElBaradei via twitter following the cancellation of the decree, which states that, if the draft constitution is not approved in the upcoming referendum, a new Constituent Assembly would be drawn up.

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Ahmed Maher's April 6 Youth Movement has voiced its complete rejection of the outcome of Saturday's national dialogue, which ended with the issuance of Morsi's new constitutional declaration.

"Nothing has been achieved except the freezing of the dictatorial constitutional decree, while maintaining all that has resulted from it," the group asserted in a statement.

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english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/60118/Egypt/Politics-/Egyptian-reactions-vary-to-President-Morsis-new-co.aspx

[Catherina]

6. Republican Guards are blocking all the exits around palace, cordoning the protesters in

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

Republican Guards are blocking all the exits from Al Itehadya. No one can get in the sit in and the ones in can't get out.


Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

RGs are basically cordoning the protesters in and apparently not letting them out #Itehadya

[Catherina]

7. Morsy Unilaterally increases taxes on Electricity, gas and cigarettes and soda water

Elazul ?@Elazul

Morsy Unilaterally just increased taxes on Electricity, gas and cigarettes and soda water (AR) http://www.almasryalyoum.com/node/1299771 #Egypt #MB #Liars

(in Arabic)


Elazul ?@Elazul

Mursy also just unilaterally added Amendments to the Laws on income and sales taxes, stamp duties and real estate and specific taxes #Egypt

[Catherina]

8. New Attrny Gen demands court investigate Baradei, Moussa & Sabahr for high treason

Tom Rayner ?@RaynerSkyNews

ElWatan news: newly-installed egyptian Attrny Gen demands court investigate Baradei, Moussa & Sabahr for high treason http://www.elwatannews.com/news/details/93020 …

(in Arabic)


Tom Rayner ?@RaynerSkyNews

El Watan news claim petition for investigation of Baradei, Moussa and Sabahr put to Attorney Genral by Lawyers' Syndicate. #Egypt

[Catherina]

9. Morsi imposes 150-200% tax on Alcohol and extra tax on tobacco

Elazul ?@Elazul

- Mursy also just unilaterally imposed a 150-200% tax on Alcohol with a minimum tax of 15 l.e per liter & an extra 2-2.5 l.e tax on tobacco

- Mursy also just unilaterally imposed a 25% tax on Soda.




Ahmed Ateyya ?@Ateyya

Breaking: new taxes on cigarettes, alcohols,soda, cell phone lines, and tobacco

[bemildred]

10. So i guess that's worse than petty treason? nt

[Catherina]

13. Just guessing, I'd say yep, lol n/t

[Catherina]

11. 200% tax on “beer” amongst others

Loay El Biritaany ?@ElBiritaany

Morsy introduces 200% tax on “beer” amongst others http://www.almasryalyoum.com/node/1299771



Elazul ?@Elazul

Well, on the bright side, Mursy increasing taxes on almost everything is sure to make more people angry at him. #Egypt

[Catherina]

12. outrageous #Austerity measures, crushing the people, just to fill the #MB's pockets & IMF

SlipknotMody ?@SlipknotMody

#Morsi has started an outrageous #Austerity measures, crushing the #Egypt'ian people, just to fill the #MB's pockets from the #IMF.. #Pigs

[Catherina]

14. Diesel increases from 1000 LE/Ton, to 2300 LE/ton.

Diesel has also apparently increased from 1000 LE/Ton, to 2300 LE/ton. despite promises to not increase Diesel price. via @ecesr #Egypt


sherief gaber ?@cairocitylimits

Diesel prices have more than doubled.

[Catherina]

15. Street vendors (5 million +) will face confiscation of goods + 6 months or 5k LE fine

Elazul ?@Elazul

Mursy has also unilaterally decided that Street vendors (5 million +) will face confiscation of goods + 6 months or 5k LE fine. #Egypt



sherief gaber ?@cairocitylimits

And at the same time, new laws creating draconian penalties and prison sentences for street vendors. via @EIPR

[Catherina]

16. huge tax spikes are a response to the conditions on the non-conditioned IMF loan to #Egypt

sherief gaber ?@cairocitylimits

Amazing, the huge tax spikes are a response to the conditions on the non-conditioned IMF loan to #Egypt

[Catherina]

17. Yaaay austerity measures.. because that worked so well before for other countries n/t

Mohannad ?@mand0z

Yaaay austerity measures.. because that worked so well before for other countries

[Catherina]

18. If the referendum passes, the shura council will remain in its present form, undissolvable.

Khalid Abdalla ?@khalidabdalla

If the referendum passes, the shura council will remain in its present form, undissolvable. Fuck these bastards. #egypt #morsi

[Catherina]

19. Music and #Ultras chants already started on walls at presidential palace ahead of marches

Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

Music and #Ultras chants already started on walls at presidential palace ahead of marches #Egypt http://yfrog.com/h64amqaj

[Catherina]

20. Soldiers fill the whole in the wall,won't let ppl through,protesters wait on the wall

Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

Soldiers fill the whole in the wall,won't let ppl through,protesters wait on the wall #Egypt #Morsi

[polly7]

21. Thanks again Catherina!

Even my 'go-to' sites for the most updated news haven't got a smidgen of what you've given us here. It's appreciated!

[Catherina]

22. Council on Foreign Relations: "Reforming Egypt's Untenable Subsidies"

mostafa ?@mostafa

Reforming #Egypt's Untenable Subsidies - Council on Foreign Relations http://on.cfr.org/120qJxu via @CFR_org


Wow.

Expert Brief
Reforming Egypt's Untenable Subsidies

Author: Isobel Coleman, Senior Fellow and Director of the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative; Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program
April 6, 2012

Article at link

http://www.cfr.org/egypt/reforming-egypts-untenable-subsidies/p27885#cid=soc-twitter-at-expert_brief-reforming_egypts_untenable_sub-040612

[Catherina]

23. Video: Head of dentists' union & MB mmbr of former parliament torturing a victim

marlyn ?@virtualactivism

This video is from 27 Oct 2012 - head of dentists' union & Ikhwan mmbr of former parliament torturing a victim

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[Catherina]

24. The march started an hour ago

(from an hour ago)

Tarek Shalaby ?@tarekshalaby

March just got started. Numbers low, but will inevitably grow. http://twitpic.com/bkix3j

[Catherina]

25. increase in Diesel price = Increase in price of everything including transportation

Elazul ?@Elazul

Forget Cigs, soda & Alcohol, An increase in Diesel price = Increase in price of everything including transportation. #Egypt


Loay El Biritaany ?@ElBiritaany

It will now cost around 1000 EGP a month to have hot water, wash your clothes and keep you food in the fridge

[Catherina]

26. #Morsi's new tax is introduced just days before #IMF arrives in #Egypt to discuss final provisions..

Reem Abdellatif ريم ?@Reem_Abdellatif

#Morsi's new tax is introduced just days before #IMF arrives in #Egypt to discuss final provisions for the proposed $4.8 bill loan.

[Catherina]

27. IMF: " Egyptian authorities have developed a national program that..."

Reem Abdellatif ريم ?@Reem_Abdellatif

“@IngyHassieb: Statement by head of #IMF delegation 2 #Egypt rly helps shed some light on those new tax reforms #Morsi http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2012/pr12446.htm …”

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Egypt on a US$4.8 Billion Stand-By Arrangement
Press Release No. 12/446
November 20, 2012

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission headed by Mr. Andreas Bauer, Division Chief in the Middle East and Central Asia Department, and the Egyptian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a 22-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) in the amount of about US$4.8 billion (equivalent to about SDR 3.16 billion, or 335 percent of Egypt's quota in the IMF). The SBA will support the government's economic program through fiscal year 2013/14. Egypt's request for an SBA is expected to be submitted to the IMF Executive Board for approval in a few weeks.

Mr. Bauer made the following statement in Cairo at the conclusion of the staff mission:

"The Egyptian authorities have developed a national program that seeks to promote economic recovery, address the country's fiscal and balance of payments deficits, and lay the foundation for rapid job creation and socially balanced growth in the medium term.

"The policies contained in the authorities' program will help address Egypt's pressing economic and social challenges, and reduce vulnerabilities. The IMF mission welcomes the program and will propose a 22-month SBA in the amount of about US$4.8 billion (equivalent to about SDR 3.16 billion) to support its implementation.

"Fiscal reforms are a key pillar under the program. The authorities plan to reduce wasteful expenditures, including by reforming energy subsidies and better targeting them to vulnerable groups. At the same time, the authorities intend to raise revenues through tax reforms, including by increasing the progressivity of income taxation and by broadening the general sales tax (GST) to become a full-fledged value added tax (VAT). The resources generated will be used to boost social spending and infrastructure investment, and to gradually reduce the large budget sector deficit from almost 11 percent in 2011/12 to 8.5 percent of GDP in 2013/14, while the budget sector primary deficit will decline from 4 percent in 2011/12 to 0.6 percent in 2013/14 and is projected to turn positive in the following fiscal year. The envisaged deficit reduction will help alleviate the public debt burden and free up financing to support social spending and private sector growth.

"The attainment of the fiscal objectives under the authorities' program will be facilitated by measures to strengthen public financial management and the transparency and accountability of public sector operations. Key measures toward that end include broadening the coverage of the treasury single account, and regular publication of key budgetary and financial sector information.

"Monetary and exchange rate policies will be geared toward ensuring declining inflation over the medium term, enhancing Egypt's international competitiveness to stimulate trade and attract capital inflows, and increasing international reserves to protect against external shocks.

"An important objective of the authorities is to ensure a fair and competitive business environment with a level playing field among investors. Accordingly, the authorities intend to enhance the transparency of registration and licensing procedures, facilitate the resolution of investment disputes, and support small and medium-size enterprises. Fair and unencumbered access of businesses to economic opportunities is important for a socially balanced private sector growth and job creation.

"The authorities' program will be supported by a financing package of $14.5 billion in loans and deposits on favorable terms from a range of bilateral and multilateral partners, including the IMF. The availability of external financing will allow for a gradual adjustment of the economy and substantially reduce Egypt's cost of borrowing, given the much higher interest rates on domestic loans.

"Overall, the authorities' economic program promises to address many of Egypt's pressing economic challenges during a difficult time of political transformation, and lays the foundation for durable and inclusive growth, while striving to meet the people's expectations for greater social justice and good governance.

"Broad-based domestic and international support will be crucial for the successful implementation of the planned policies. The authorities intend to disseminate the contents of their economic program to a wide range of domestic stakeholders, which is welcome. The IMF, for its part, is stepping up to the challenge of supporting Egypt and its people by providing financial resources and technical assistance in the fiscal, financial, and statistical areas," Mr. Bauer said.

http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2012/pr12446.htm

[Catherina]

28. At the palace: A lot of riot police, presidential guard, & tanks here. Uneasy feeling tonight

Reem Abdellatif ريم ?@Reem_Abdellatif

A lot of riot police, presidential guard, & tanks here. Uneasy feeling tonight at the palace. #Egypt #Morsi

[Catherina]

29. 1st march has just arrived at presidential palace. Can see communist flags.

Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

1st march has just arrived at presidential palace. Can see communist flags. Not sure where it came from #egypt

[Catherina]

30. just out. Law 107 of 2012 gives military officers right to arrest civilians in Art 2.

@hebamorayef Dabtiya qada2iyya just out in official gazette. Law 107 of 2012 gives military officers right to arrest civilians in Art 2.

[Catherina]

31. Atricle: Egypt's Morsi raises sales taxes, approves property taxes

Hani Shukrallah ?@HaniShukrallah

Egypt's Morsi raises sales taxes, approves property taxes http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/60145.aspx via @ahramonline


File this under things NOT to do when the peasants are at the gates of the palace with pitchforks

Egypt's Morsi raises sales taxes, approves property taxes
President Morsi announces raft of changes to Egypt's tax structure - including sales-tax increases on several consumer goods, services - and amends laws regulating taxes on property

Ahram Online, Karim Hafez, Sunday 9 Dec 2012


Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, who holds legislative authority, announced sweeping increases in sales taxes and stamp duties on a wide range of consumer goods and services on Sunday and amended Egypt's income and property tax laws.

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The measures represent the implementation of an economic programme that Egypt has proposed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to be eligible for a $4.8 billion loan.

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Morsi has already reduced subsidies on butane gas and electricity as part of a government austerity programme.

Among other products, sales taxes were increased on steel, cement, soft drinks beer and cigarettes.

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Read more: http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/60145.aspx

[Catherina]

32. Rising prices, IMF loan, military trials, army arresting civilians, brink of civil war, high unemplo

Gigi Ibrahim ?@Gsquare86

Rising prices, IMF loan, military trials, army arresting civilians, brink of civil war, high unemployment, lots of blood no justice #Egypt

[Catherina]

33. Lower income, higher prices / prices to skyrocket / these amendments are “madness"

The Daily News Egypt ?@DailyNewsEgypt

Lower income, higher prices http://dailynewsegypt.com/2012/12/09/lower-income-higher-prices/ …


The Daily News Egypt ?@DailyNewsEgypt

President #Morsy to amend laws pertaining to #taxes; prices to skyrocket. #DNE, #Egypt http://bit.ly/UoD6Mh

Lower income, higher prices

Liliana Mihaila / December 9, 2012 / No Comments

Tax reforms signal the instigation of skyrocketing inflation


President Mohamed Morsy has agreed to amend laws pertaining to taxes on sales, income, real estate and duty stamps in an attempt to decrease the general budget deficit in compliance with the conditions of the IMF loan.

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The decree imposed a 50 per cent tax on both local and imported cigarettes, in addition to two pounds per packet of local cigarettes and two and a half pounds per imported pack. The decree also imposes 25 per cent on imported and soft drinks.

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The decree included a three pound annual charge on water and electricity, and three piastres per kilowatt of electricity.

Real estate is to be taxed 10 per cent from the annual building rent, which is to come into effect by July 2013.

Malek Adly, a human rights lawyer, describes these amendments as “madness.”

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http://dailynewsegypt.com/2012/12/09/lower-income-higher-prices/

[Catherina]

34. Ten injured in clashes between Brotherhood and opposition in Beheira

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Ten injured in clashes between Brotherhood and opposition in Beheira http://dlvr.it/2cGSl3

Ten injured in clashes between Brotherhood and opposition in Beheira
Al-Masry Al-Youm
Sun, 09/12/2012 - 19:28


Five police officers and five others were injured in renewed clashes Saturday between anti-government demonstrators and Muslim Brotherhood members in front of the Freedom and Justice party office in Kom Hamada, Beheira.

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The clashes followed Friday demonstrations in the city, which turned into clashes between Brotherhood members and those in the opposition, who oppose recent moves of President Mohamed Morsy. About 60 people were injured in that fighting.

The Saturday fighting began around 10 pm, when a number of families wanted to get revenge for their children, who they said were injured in the Friday clashes. They attacked the FJP office while its members were inside.

Six citizens have filed complaints against members of the Brotherhood, accusing them of kidnapping opposition demonstrators and torturing them inside the FJP headquarters there. The Brotherhood reported that 12 of its members were injured in the clashes.

http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/ten-injured-clashes-between-brotherhood-and-opposition-beheira?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Catherina]

35. Jet flights over central Cairo part of military exercise, in prep for defending the country

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Jet flights over central Cairo part of military exercise, says spokesperson http://dlvr.it/2cGSnh

Jet flights over central Cairo part of military exercise, says spokesperson
Egypt Independent
Sun, 09/12/2012 - 19:46

Military F-16 fighter jets that made low passes over central Cairo early Sunday afternoon were most likely in a military training exercise, according to the Facebook page of a military spokesperson.

The military has given no explanation for why multiple military aircrafts were heard flying, but the official page of the Armed Forces’ spokesperson said Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had attended a training of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces in the southern military zone.

The page also said air configurations took off from a number of air bases simultaneously in preparation for repelling hostile air attacks and protecting important state installations.

At the end of October, jets made similar passes as part of a surprise military exercise. The military then said it was performing joint exercises between air forces and air defense in preparation for defending the country.


http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/jet-flights-over-central-cairo-part-military-exercise-says-spokesperson?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Catherina]

36. NSF to announce escalation steps to stand against the "absurd" referendum and call for major protest

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

Reports of NSF to announce escalation steps to stand against the "absurd" referendum and call for major protests on Tuesday.


NSF = National Salvation Front

National Front for Salvation of the Revolution

The National Front for Salvation of the Revolution or the National Salvation Front[1] or the National Rescue Front[2] is an alliance of Egyptian political parties, formed to defeat Mohammed Morsi's 22 November 2012 constitutional declaration.[3] The National Front for Salvation of the Revolution has more than 35 groups involved overall.[4] From 5 December 2012 Mohamed ElBaradei is officially the coordinator of it.[5][6] The front has issued three demands to President Morsi; these demands are: that the constitutional declaration be rescinded, that the referendum be called off, and that a new constituent assembly be formed.[7]

Morsi has announced that decree has been annulled as of 8 December 2012, although the constitutional referendum is still planned for 15 December.[8]
Affiliated parties

Nasserist Party
Egyptian Social Democratic Party
Freedom Egypt Party
New Wafd Party
Free Egyptians Party
Free Egypt Party
Farmers General Syndicate[9]
Constitution Party
Egyptian Popular Current
Socialist Popular Alliance Party[3]
National Association for Change[10]
National Progressive Unionist Party
Democratic Front Party [11]
Conference Party
Dignity Party
Reform and Development Misruna Party[12]
Socialist Party of Egypt
Revolutionary Socialists[13]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Front_for_Salvation_of_the_Revolution

[Catherina]

37. This is the real MB's view of the new constitution

The Angry Arab ?@AngryArabNews

This is the real MB's view of the new constitution http://nblo.gs/FKjMe

This is the real MB's view of the new constitution

(But we are dealing with a constitution that supports Shari`ah and includes implementation of the rule of God, a constitution that you find for the first time in a Muslim state siding Ahl As-Sunnah wa-l-Jama`ah, and which makes the jurisprudential rules which were founded and drawn from the course of Ahl As-Sunnah wa-l-Jama`ah the principles upon which legislation is [to be] made".

"بل نحن أمام دستور ينصر الشريعة ويتضمن تطبيق شرع الله، دستور لأول مرة تجده في دولة مسلمة ينصر أهل السنة والجماعة، ويجعل القواعد الفقهية والكلية التي نشأت واستنبطت من منهاج أهل السنة والجماعة هي المبادئ التي على أساسها يكون التشريع ." (thanks Hicham)

[Catherina]

38. alcohol tax- Meh. But 150% tax on tobacco, huge consequences. sheesha cafes major employers.

Dan Murphy ?@bungdan

An alcohol tax in Egypt? Meh. But 150% tax on tobacco could have huge consequences. sheesha cafes major employers.


A sheesha cafe

[Catherina]

39. TV presenters march on Tahrir to protest Islamist media 'domination'

Hani Shukrallah ?@HaniShukrallah

Egypt TV presenters march on Tahrir to protest Islamist media 'domination' http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/60149.aspx via @ahramonline

Egypt TV presenters march on Tahrir to protest Islamist media 'domination'
Scores of TV presenters, producers march from Maspero to Cairo's flashpoint square to protest what they see as 'Islamist domination' of Egyptian state media
Ahram Online, Sunday 9 Dec 2012


Around 200 Egyptian television presenters and producers on Sunday afternoon marched to Tahrir Square from state broadcasting headquarters in Cairo's nearby Maspero district to protest what they perceive as Islamist attempts to "dominate" state media.

Protesters marched around the square chanting "Free presenters say the media will be free" and "Free media is the property of the people." Marchers planned to return to Maspero Sunday evening to continue their demonstration.

Sunday's protest came in response to a sit-in staged since Friday by hundreds of supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi outside Media City in Cairo's 6 October district to demand the "purge" of Egyptian media from what they describe as elements still loyal to the ousted Mubarak regime.

The Egyptian Radio and Television Union is currently under the custodianship of Information Minister Salah Abdel-Maksoud, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood.

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http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/60149.aspx

[Catherina]

40. Chants "Jika-ur blood is going to clean the world, #Morsi responsible for ur death"

Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

Chants "soldiers got killed in Sinai&president is not here" "Jika-ur blood is going to clean the world, #Morsi responsible for ur death"


Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

Chants at prez palace "Nothing has changed they just moved the Mubarak's National Dem. Party & replaced it with the Brotherhood" #Morsi #MB


Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

100s chant: "Close freedom's door, our president is lying, shame on you (Brotherhood) Supreme Guide" outside prez palace #Egypt #Morsi

[Catherina]

41. something bad may be happening in the National Front......

Ahmed Ateyya ?@Ateyya

I think something bad is happening in the National Front.. Mousa and Abul Ghar left the conference, and it didn't start 4 no apparent reason!

[Catherina]

42. Salvation Front press conference: NSF completely rejects the referendum. Refused.

Salvation Front presser about to start



Sarah El Sirgany ?@Ssirgany

Salvation Front refuses the referendum


Mohamed Abd El-Hamid Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

NSF completely rejects the referendum.


Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

NSF: Sameh Ashour: We support Egyptian Judiciary. We call the people of Egypt to continue peaceful protests all around Egypt on Tuesday.

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Opposition forces scorn Morsy's concession http://dlvr.it/2cGnmh



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A concession offered by President Mohamed Morsy failed to placate opponents who accused him on Sunday of plunging Egypt deeper into crisis by refusing to postpone a vote on a constitution shaped by Islamists.

Islamists say they see the referendum as sealing a democratic transition that began when a popular uprising toppled Hosni Mubarak 22 months ago after three decades of military-backed one-man rule.

Their liberal, leftist and Christian adversaries say the document being fast-tracked to a vote could threaten freedoms and fails to embrace the diversity of Egypt's 83 million people.

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Ahmed Said, a liberal leader of the main opposition National Salvation Front, described the race to a referendum as "shocking" and an "act of war" against Egyptians.

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http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/opposition-forces-scorn-morsy-s-concession?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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51. Article: National Salvation Front categorically rejects constitutional referendum

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

National Salvation Front rejects constitutional referendum http://dlvr.it/2cHqnz

National Salvation Front rejects constitutional referendum

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The group rejected the content of the draft constitution, which it said consecrates tyranny and the president’s ability to violate liberties.

The statement rejected holding of the referendum while "Brotherhood militias and extremist gangs" threaten demonstrators in the streets. Ashour said this reflects the recklessness of the Morsy regime, which is endangering national security with violent confrontations.

He also condemned what he described as extremist campaigns targeting the media, and renewed the front’s support for Egypt's judges and their position in defending justice.

The front called for peaceful demonstrations in Cairo and the rest of the country on Tuesday to protest the president’s decision to ignore the legitimate demands of the people, who reject a constitution that ravages freedoms and rights.

The statement ended by saying the president and Brotherhood have abducted the state and society, an act proving that they do not work for the benefit of the people. Ashour cited the government’s raising of the price of commodities and cost of living as proof of the burden it lays upon Egyptian families.

http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/national-salvation-front-rejects-constitutional-referendum?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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43. NSF: Morsi has no right to issue decrees in the first place. That's why we're against it. n/t

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

NSF: Abd El-Ghany: Morsi has no right to issue decrees in the first place. That's why we're against it.

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44. NSF: This is a new wave of the Egyptian revolution. We will remove MB's regime, just like Mubarak's.

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

#NSF: Usama El-Ghazaly: This is a new wave of the Egyptian revolution. We will remove MB's regime, just like Mubarak's.

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45. Many opposition figures (@ElBaradei, Moussa & Sabahi) sat with #Morsi and he didn't listen to any

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

#NSF: Abd El-Ghany: Many opposition figures (@ElBaradei, Moussa & Sabahi) sat with #Morsi and he didn't listen to any.


Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ?@MohAbdElHamid

#NSF: Abd El-Ghany: We want to sit with the president to talk about Social Justice.

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46. Islamists continue media city sit-in, call for "purification of media organisations"

Islamists continue media city sit-in

Islamists continue media city sit-in

Liliana Mihaila / December 9, 2012 / No Comments

Demonstrators protest media corruption

On Sunday hundreds of Islamist protesters continued a demonstration against media anchors, held in front of Media Production City in 6th of October City.

Demonstrators started their sit-in on Friday, when they called for purification of media organisations. The sit-in was held following calls by Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, the disqualified Salafi presidential candidate.

Demonstrators stood at the entrances of the area in which they held the sit-in and checked IDs of everybody entering that area. They marched towards Al-Fayoum road, adjacent to Media Production City, praising President Mohamed Morsy’s decisions and chanting slogans attacking famous media figures such as Emad Adeeb and Ibrahim Eissa. Demonstrators also chanted slogans criticising Mohamed ElBaradei and praising Al-Nour Party and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Abu Ismail said the Egyptian media organisations are corrupt and asserted that they are encouraging people to attack the state’s elected institutions. The disqualified candidate threatened the protesters opposing President Morsy saying, “If anyone attacks Itihadiya Presidential Palace, don’t ask us about Media Production City.”

Read more: http://dailynewsegypt.com/2012/12/09/islamists-continue-media-city-sit-in/#dnePhoto/0/

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47. To the geniuses who said Morsi's decrees r just temporary >>>

Ahmed Ateyya ?@Ateyya

The geniuses who said Morsi's decrees r just temporary, y can't u wait?.In one day he used his power to issue 50 immunized taxes!

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48. 100s now protesting outside the #Mahalla City Council; chanting "Mahalla is an independent republic

Jano Charbel ?@JanoCharbel

Hundreds now protesting outside the #Mahalla City Council; chanting "Mahalla is an independent republic!" #Egypt #FuckMorsi!

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49. tax decisions were effective as of Friday. Govt announcement later on Sunday

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Update: The government did not issue a public announcement on the tax decisions until Sunday. They were officially enacted last Friday.

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50. Breaking: Islamists call for mass protests in Cairo, Alexandria and Assiut Tuesday to support Morsi

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Breaking: Islamists call for mass protests in Cairo, Alexandria and Assiut Tuesday to support President #Morsy. #Egypt

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54. Salafis will participate in the Tuesday marches supporting #Morsy.

Egypt Independent ?@EgyIndependent

Update: Senior #FJP official Helmy al-Gazzar says Salafis will participate in the Tuesday marches supporting #Morsy.

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52. Video interview with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on the Egyptian political crisis

Mohamed Fadel Fahmy ?@Repent11

My live Video interview with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation on the Egyptian political crisis: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2313947553/?page=2 … #CBC

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53. Article: Prosecution orders inquiry into figures accused of 'plotting to overthrow the government

Gregg Carlstrom ?@glcarlstrom

Prosecution orders inquiry into figures accused of 'plotting to overthrow the government': http://bit.ly/120UWfJ #egypt

Prosecution orders inquiry into figures accused of 'plotting to overthrow the govt'
Egypt Independent
Sun, 09/12/2012 - 19:02


Prosecutor General Talaat Ibrahim Abdallah referred to investigators Sunday a complaint that people from the judiciary, politics and journalism are "plotting to overthrow the government."

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The list of people accused in the report include Tahani al-Gebali, vice president of the Supreme Constitutional Court; Ahmed al-Zend, head of the Judges Club; Mostafa Bakry, editor-in-chief of Al-Osbou newspaper; Shawqy al-Sayyed, secretary of former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq; Hamdeen Sabbahi, former presidential candidate; and lawyer Mortada Mansour.

The report accused the public figures of "conspiring with others, and planning to overthrow the government, create chaos, sabotage the country, threaten the people, shed blood and destroy public and private property."

http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/prosecution-orders-inquiry-figures-accused-plotting-overthrow-govt

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55. This guy,dressed as a pharaoh,says every 20 mins he writes his own 'new declaration'.

Bel Trew - بل ترو ?@Beltrew

This guy,dressed as a pharaoh,says every 20 mins he writes his own 'new declaration'. #Ittihadeya http://yfrog.com/kf10ybpj

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56. Meanwhile over in Kuwait, Kuwait Uprising

Anonymous Operations ?@Anon_Central

Kuwait Uprising: Gulf oldest monarchy under attack

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57. why many civil movements in #Egypt are against #IMF loan: lack of transparency from the govt

Reem Abdellatif ريم ?@Reem_Abdellatif

#Egypt cabinet just released statement: The #tax increase is part of our economic plan, it's not stipulation for anything (ie #IMF) #egyecon


Reem Abdellatif ريم ?@Reem_Abdellatif

This is precisely why many civil movements in #Egypt are against #IMF loan: lack of transparency from the govt. #previoustweet #egyecon

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58. Continued in following thread

Continued in following thread, "Highlights from Egypt, Dec 10 2012 (Part 1) Yesterday's Taxes Rescinded Today": http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021954986