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BM News: Brotherhood to start campaign if bloggers not released

Egypt’s powerful Muslim Brotherhood told Bikya Masr on Friday that if the three bloggers arrested by Egyptian security forces on Wednesday are not released Friday, the Islamic group plans to begin a campaign on Saturday calling for their release. The move comes as Abdel Rahman Ayyash, Magdy Saad and Ahmed Abu Khalil remain in detention after being arrested on Wednesday...

Egypt loves their bloggers – in handcuffs that is

I hope Obama will bring people together and by talking with the Brotherhood he would be able to win the hearts of many people in this part of the world,” Ayyash said in a previous interview before his Turkey trip. He argued that the mistrust created by the Bush administration’s response to the September 11 attacks has run deep, but through a concerted effort, it is possible “to move forward on creating the means for both Muslims and America to work together to end the violence on both ..

Reformist in the balance

In an exclusive interview to the English Edition of Al Masry Al Youm before his arrest last week, Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh talks about reform and the future of the Muslim Brotherhood...

What is an Arab ‘Moderate’?

Israel and the United States often argued that “there are no moderate Arabs to negotiate” with in creating a lasting peace in the Middle East. ..

Egyptian Opposition Turns Attention to Jailed Blogger

Ayman Nour’s release from prison last Wednesday had Egypt’s opposition in an optimistic frenzy, but it lasted only a few days, as reality swept back into the anti-government forces who have turned their attention to the hundreds of political activists that languish behind bars. Among them is Diaeddin Gad, a 23-year-old blogger who was taken from his northern Egyptian home by security forces on Feb. 6...

Deadly Terror Attack in Cairo Scares Tourism Operators

A homemade bomb attack that killed a French girl and injured 24 other people, including French and German tourists, in a busy bazaar in Cairo Sunday evening was met with shock and disappointment by Egypt’s tourism operators..

Egypt Media Threatened With More Restrictions

CAIRO -- Egypt’s parliament is due to examine a new broadcasting bill in November that is of growing concern for journalists and press rights groups in the country and abroad. Broadcast journalists are already under severe threat ..

Mubarak’s own strike-free birthday gift

Egyptian activists failed Sunday for the second time in a month to rally the public to down tools in a general strike to send a message of protest to President Hosni Mubarak on his 80th birthday about price hikes and curbs to their freedom...

Egypt jails Brotherhood’s top leadership

The Muslim Brotherhood is facing its most difficult test in recent times after a controversial ruling by a military court in Egypt on Wednesday sentenced 25 of its leading members to prison sentences. ..

Opposition Leader’s Arrest Reveals Cairo’s Uncertainty

The arrest of George Ishaq, one of Kefaya’s (Enough) leaders, has shown the Egyptian government is afraid that the country is divided and angry over the rising costs of living, a leading activist told AHN Media Corporation. Aida Seif Al Dawla argued that Ishaq’s arrest and subsequent release on bail should be seen as the government wanting to put a face to last week’s upheaval in Mahalla Al Kubra. ..

Editor-In-Chief Of The Muslim Brotherhood Under Seige; Faces Threat Of Detention

Editor-in-chief of the Muslim Brotherhood Abdul Galil Al Sharnouby has condemned the searching of his home for a second time. The editor, who heads the country’s most popular opposition group’s Web site, has gone into hiding over the raids and the threat of detention...

Activist Sheehan Comes To Egypt, Calls For End To Military Trials

American activist Cindy Sheehan was in Egypt on Wednesday to participate in a demonstration protesting the use of military trials against civilians...

Advocacy Organization Calls For International Support Against Gaza Blockade

International awareness advocacy organization Aveez.org has called on the international community to sign a petition against what they call the "siege of Gaza." The group, which advocates for better understanding of climate change and against religious violence, has issued a letter for individuals to sign. ..