This week saw the Egyptian military government make its move against Islamic protesters. The Muslim Brotherhood supporters, still angry over the removal of Islamist Mohammed Morsi from the presidency, had camped out for weeks in mass demonstrations. Now, as the…
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Muslim Brotherhood Remains ‘Defiant’ after Bloody Egypt Crackdown
With hundreds dead and many more injured after Egyptian security forces dispersed protests supporting former-President Mohammed Morsi, a spokesman for Morsi’s ally the Muslim Brotherhood said the group remains “defiant.” Speaking on Twitter, Gehad El-Haddad said, “We will always b…
Egypt’s ‘War on Terror’ Kills Dozens—Here’s Why You Should Care
Terrorism can strike anywhere, and it’s a real concern right now for Egypt and Israel. That should matter to you, because—lest we forget Egypt is a crucial part of the oil trade and your gas budget. Ahram Online reported that…
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…
World Still Anxious over Violent Egyptian Crisis
Sometimes no news is good news—but not for Egypt’s political crisis. Remember that one? Millions protested against elected President Mohammad Morsi, but then the army removed him in what looked like a coup. As a result, Morsi’s supporters have protested…
US on Terror: Threat Level in Yemen is ‘Extremely High’
“Get out!” is the message the US is telling Americans due to the risk of terrorism in the country of Yemen, home to a major Al-Qaeda group. A statement put out by the US Embassy in Yemen said that they…