Egypt

Thousands gather for rival rallies in Egypt

June 30, 2013 Gregg Carlstrom, www.aljazeera.com Resist! Egypt

Thousands of people have converged on Tahrir Square, the focal point of the Egyptian revolution, to demand the resignation of Egypt's first democratically-elected leader, Mohamed Morsi. The scene on Sunday was a far cry from a year ago today, when supporters packed the square to celebrate Morsi's inauguration. Now many are back to blame him for a stagnant economy, worsening security and an ongoing lack of basic services. Demonstrators waved red cards and chanted "irhal" - "leave", and promised to camp in the square until Morsi resigns. Thousands more have joined marches headed for the presidential palace, and are expected to arrive around dusk.

Egyptians to Morsi: ‘We Don’t Want You’

June 29, 2013 Sharif Abdel Kouddous, www.thenation.com Educate! Egypt

Egypt is bracing for June 30. Anticipation for the first anniversary of the inauguration of President Mohammed Morsi has reached a fever pitch, as millions prepare to take to the streets to demand his removal from office. Fears of a showdown between protesters and the president’s supporters have led people to stock up on food and fuel supplies. The military and police are deploying extra forces and barriers around public buildings and army tanks have reportedly taken up positions outside the capital. One year ago, many Egyptians had hoped the inauguration of the country’s first-ever democratically elected president would mark a turning point following decades of autocratic rule and a turbulent transition.

Clashes in Egypt as Country Moves to Mass Protest

June 26, 2013 Jacques Chastaing, www.juralib.noblogs.org Resist! Egypt

At Luxor Governor Jamaa Al-Islamiya has resigned under pressure from demonstrators who blocked the headquarters of the governorate. Cairo occupations places before the ministries of culture and defense continue. It would appear from the press that mothers of young killed by police danced on the roof of the car Morsi chanting "Get out Morsi." On street corners, street vendors, in addition to traditional flags, now selling postcards with writing on it "Get out Morsi." The press is full of views "what to do after Morsi"? After the strongman Al Sissi army has announced that the army may well intervene in the coming days , the Muslim Brotherhood, Salafis, liberals and Democrats have pledged their support.

Week of Actions in Egypt Leading Up To Mass Demonstrations

June 23, 2013 Staff, www.english.ahram.org Organize! Egypt

A protest in Shobra organised by the Rebel campaign kicks off a week of anti-government action in the run up to mass national demonstrations against Muslim Brotherhood rule 30 June. The week will culminate in a mass protest 30 June, intended to remove President Mohamed Morsi from power. Activists have gathered around 15 million signatures against Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated President Mohamed Morsi. This is more than the 13.2 million votes Morsi got in the second round runoff of the 2012 presidential elections.

Autonomy: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

June 23, 2013 Jerome Roos, www.roarmag.org Create! Brazil, Corporatism, Democracy, Egypt, Finance and the Economy, Government, Human Rights, Türkiye, Worker Rights and Jobs

As the ongoing uprising in Turkey and the mass protests in Bosnia, Bulgaria and Brazil confirm, the wave of struggles that kicked off with the Arab revolutions of 2011 is still in full swing. However, it is also clear that, two years hence, the “dangerous dreams” of the Arab revolutionaries, Europe’s indignados and America’s occupiers largely remain unfulfilled. In Europe, the austerity mantra is still being uncritically praised and dutifully imposed by governments of the left and the right. In Egypt, Islamist forces have successfully managed to hijack the revolution by taking state power and suppressing its epochal promise of radical emancipation. In the United States, meanwhile, the bodies that once assembled on Wall Street seem to have dissipated back into their previous state of social atomization. In the present conjuncture, an old but important question arises — both for the movements that kicked off in 2011 and for the ones currently underway in Turkey, Brazil and elsewhere: what is to be done?

Egyptian Military Threatens Protesters in Advance of Major Protest

June 23, 2013 Staff, www.aljazeera.com Organize! Egypt, Freedom of Speech and Assembly, Wars and Militarism

The Egyptian military chief has warned that the army will not stand by and allow Egypt to fall into "a dark tunnel of conflict," ahead of major anti-government protests planned for next week. General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Sunday that the army has recently tried to avoid politics, but has a "moral responsibility" to prevent strife and protect "the will of the people." Opposition groups are planning a major protest on June 30 to mark the one-year anniversary of Morsi's inauguration. There are widespread fears that the demonstrations could turn violent: At a pro-government rally on Friday, several speakers threatened to "crush" the opposition.

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