[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Egypt and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Egypt Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week`s roundup to egypt@jadaliyya.com by Sunday night of every week.]
“The April 6 five-year anniversary: How peaceful protests turned violent”
Marches commemorating the fifth anniversary of the founding of the April 6 Movement turn violent in front of the High Court in Cairo.
“Update: April 6 protests hit Delta”
Delta cities join in the commemoration of the April 6 anniversary with marches.
“Clashes between pro, anti-Morsy protesters in Alexandria”
Clashes erupt, as opposition protesters march on the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Alexandria.
“Salafis protest Shi’a ‘invasion’”
Salafist protesters clash with security in front of the Iranian ambassador’s house, protesting Iranian tourists coming to Egypt.
“Israel denies link with arms ship seized by Egypt”
The Israeli foreign ministry says the ship full of weapons sailing to Togo did not leave Eilat port.
Comedian Crackdown Sparks Backlash
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Hossam Bahgat and Christopher Dickey about freedom of speech in Egypt and the trial against comedian Bassem Youssef.
“Bassem Youssef warned to `tone down language`”
The Free Zones Investment Affairs Authority issues a warning to CBC television, the owner of Bassem Youssef’s show, over a number of complaints received against him.
“Al-Dostour Party youth launch initiative”
After protests and internal rifts, Al-Dostour Party youth demands that a committee is formed to oversee internal party elections.
“Egypt`s Constitution Party conflicts roll on as youth take over main HQ”
Al-Dostour Party youth take over headquarters of the party, demanding early elections and internal restructuring.
“South Cairo Court on fire”
Fire destroys the prosecution offices of the South Cairo Court, burning files of political cases.
“Food poisoning scandal further deepens political split inside Al-Azhar”
Thousands come out after Friday prayers in support of Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, after earlier in the week hundreds of Al-Azhar students stormed his office over a mass food poisoning case at the university.
“NCW rejects new House of Representatives elections bill”
Shura Council Committee rejects legislation requiring parties to put women at the top of their electoral lists.
“Fall in Egyptian Pound Weighs Heavily on the Ill"
Devaluation of the Egyptian currency creates shortages of imported life-saving medicine in Egypt.
“Egypt presidency slams US embassy’s statement on TV satirist”
The Egyptian presidency accuses the US embassy of engaging in propaganda after it posted a tweet in support of comedian Bassem Youssef.
“What does the future hold for Egypt?”
Inside story discusses the current economic and political crises in Egypt and prospects for their resolution.
“Gas cylinder price rise sparks rage”
Distributors of butane gas protest the new rise of prices and shrinking profit margins.
“Egyptian prime minister takes heat for tweeting about Smurfs”
Prime minister’s Twitter account stirs controversy when it publishes an ad for an online game called Smurfs’ Village.
“Late activist’s wife discusses fellow Salafis’ criticism of her husband”
Omnia says she had disputes with her husband over her not wearing the veil.
“Shura Council moves to allow religious slogans in campaigns”
Article 61, which was removed, stipulated that campaigners who use religious slogans should be punished with a fine and a short imprisonment term.
In Arabic:
“الأمن يسيطرعلى الاشتباكات بين مسلمي ومسيحيي الخصوص.. وضبط 15 شخصا من مثيرى الشغب”
Security forces end sectarian clashes in Al-Khasous, Al-Qalyubia Governorate, which take the lives of at least four.
“توقف حركة القطارات بجميع أنحاء الجمهورية بعد إضراب عمال السكك الحديدية”
Railway workers declare a general strike, paralyzing railway transport in the whole country.
“مرسي: قادرون علي تجاوز الأزمة الاقتصادية في9 شهور”
During his visit in Sudan, Morsi warns of “enemies” of Egypt trying to prevent the country’s progress.
“خلاف بين الحزب ووزير العدل حول موعد طرح التعديلات.. والإطاحة بطلعت إبراهيم ستعجِّل بإقراره”
The Minister of Justice does not agree with a proposed law to limit the age of judges which will dismiss 2400 of them.
“الوزيرأحمد مكي :أزمة النائب العام سياسية في المقام الأول”
An interview with justice Minister Ahmed Mekki about the current political crisis in Egypt.
“العنف يعود فجرا للتحرير.. والاشتباكات أمام دار القضاء ظهرا”
Attackers descend on the sit-in on Tahrir Square burning tents and beating protesters.
“كيف يمكن لنجاح الثورة المصرية أن يُفشِلها؟”
Osama Diab says revolutionary managed to break long-standing stereotypes.
“حارس "خيرت الشاطر" أمام الجنايات بتهمة حيازة سلاح بدون ترخيص”
The bodyguard of Muslim Brotherhood leader Khairat Al-Shater faces trial for possessing weapons without license.
Recent Jadaliyya articles on Egypt:
The Necessity of Revolutionary Violence in Egypt
Philip Rizk argues in support of the use of violence in protests against the regime in Egypt.
Call for Applications: Varieties of Democracy Workshop (8 - 21 September 2013, Cairo)
Call for applications to a workshop organized by the American Political Science Association and the American University in Cairo on intercultural contributions to democratic theory.
أحمد الواصل عن "الخروج من المعبد" أو الهدم طريق الغناء العربي
An interview with author Ahmed Al-Wasil about his new book “Exit from the Temple.”
LA Event -- Return of the Brothers: Student Activism and Islamic Politics in 1970s Egypt (10 April 2013)
The Announcement of UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies’ event on Islamic Student Activism in the 1970s.
Symposium: The Political Economy of the New Egyptian Republic (6 April 2013, Cairo)
The Announcement of this year’s AUC Social Sciences Symposium.
قراءة في كتاب: هوامش على دفتر الثورة
Janan Abdu’s review of Ahmed Bilal’s book Margins on the Revolutionary Notebook.
Port Said in Revolt
Jonathan Rashad’s photo essay on the recent violent clashes in Port Said.
البناء المعرفي للسياسات الإعلامية في البلدان العربية أثناء المرحلة الانتقالية
A report on AUC’s BRIDGE program, which offers training and seminars on the topic of the role of the media in the transitional phase of the Arab Spring countries.