Monthly Archives: March 2016

The Plight of Non-Islamist Muslims

Posted on March 31, 2016 by nervana111

When it comes to Islam, terminologies can be baffling and hotly disputed. Muslims, Islam, Islamism, and radicalism can all be confusing labels. But with the escalating waves of terror flowing around the globe, it is paramount to demystify the fog … Continue reading →

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Re-blog: With President Erdogan in Washington, Amnesty Plans Rally to Protest Abuses [Updated] — Human Rights in Turkey

Posted on March 29, 2016 by nervana111

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is in Washington DC for the next few days as part of Nuclear Security Summit. Please join Amnesty International’s rally to protest continuing human rights abuses in Turkey this Thursday, March 31. Time: 11:30 am Where: … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 12 ( March 21- 27)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines  Gag order is imposed on NGO foreign funding case. Monday 10 new ministers appointed in a new Cabinet reshuffle. Wednesday Founder of leading feminist organization officially summoned in NGO foreign funding case. Wednesday Human rights on trial in … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016- Week 11 ( March 14-20)

Posted on March 21, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines Italian prosecutor in Egypt to probe killing of Italian Student. Monday Egypt president suggests his political enemies murdered Italian student. Wednesday The 2011 NGO case is reopened against Hossam Bahgat, Gamal Eid and others. Thursday Egypt cabinet reshuffle … Continue reading →

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Will Egypt’s Al-Sisi Survive 2016?

Posted on March 15, 2016 by nervana111

( President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi- Photo via Daily News Egypt) Egypt is in the midst of a perplexing era _____ a state of factional rivalry within a messy political polygamy, in which the main challenges facing its autocratic leader Abdel … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016- Week 10 March 7-13

Posted on March 14, 2016 by nervana111

Top Headlines • Egypt’s justice minister is sacked. Sunday • Senior Hamas officials travel to Cairo to mend ties with Egypt. Saturday • Cairo defends abstention from UN resolution on peacekeeping’s sex abuse • EU Parliament passes resolution to suspend … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2016 – Week 9 ( Feb 29 – March 6)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by nervana111

 Top headlines Egyptian parliament expels MP for dining with the Israeli ambassador. Wednesday Judicial source says Italy may recall team investigating Giulio Regeni case from Egypt over lack of cooperation. Wednesday Egypt says Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood behind top prosecutor’s death. … Continue reading →

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Turkey’s road to tyranny__ a la Egypt

Posted on March 6, 2016 by nervana111

  Mount Nemrut in Turkey – via Discover Turkey The Turkish authorities have seized Zaman, the country’s most widely circulated newspaper after a Turkish court ordered its confiscation. Turkish police fired tear gas and plastic pellets to disperse protesters gathered … Continue reading →

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Amnesty International condemns take-over of newspaper

Posted on March 4, 2016 by nervana111

Originally posted on Human Rights in Turkey:
Protestors hold placards reading “free media cannot be silenced” in front of Zaman headquarters on Dec.14, 2014. (Photo: AP) In a sharply-worded response, Amnesty International described today’s take-over of Zaman newspaper  by court-appointed…

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