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Update: Egyptian Airstrikes Significant, but More Action Needed: Analyst
Mada Masr reports on Egyptian-Libyan coordinated airstrikes targeting the Islamic State in Libya.
UPDATED: World Leaders Condemn IS Killing of Egyptian Copts in Libya Egypt `Attempting to Clarify Situation` of Coptic Workers in Libya Held Hostage by Islamic State Putin`s Eastern Promises Military, Arms, and Conflict Putin’s Visit to Egypt: Much Pomp but Little Circumstance Egypt: Time for Turning to Russian Arms? Egypt Ends US Arms `Monopoly` with French Jet Fighter Deal Russia-Egypt Nuclear Power Plant Deal: Why Ignoring Egypt`s Needs Is Bad For The U.S. Egyptian Nuclear Delegation Heads to Moscow Death of Saudi King Ends Hope for Egypt-Qatar Rapprochement Security Lessons for Sinai from Yemen What Do Strategies Fighting Terrorism and Extremism Rely On? Egyptian Army Struggles to Address Terrorism in Sinai Egyptian Ministers Visit Troops in Restive North Sinai Egypt`s Army Preemptive Attacks: "A Shift in Strategy in Sinai" Egypt Security Watch Monthly Briefing 4: January 2015 Human Rights and Legal Institutions Incorporating Religion into Human Rights: A Bad Idea for Egypt The Al Jazeera Trial: A Timeline Morsi Appears in First Court Hearing of New Espionage Trial In Matareya, Death Unites Prosecutor Imposes Gag Order on Shaimaa al-Sabbagh`s Death The Menace of Collective Punishment and Lack of Due Diligence in Egypt Reports and Opinions Six Months In, Is the State Sticking to its Budget? Bilateral Agreements with Russia: Elimination of the US Dollar Wafd Joins `For the Love of Egypt` Election List Former Egyptian Diplomat Cites Progress on Women`s Rights Egypt`s Media Four Years On: Lamenting the Loss of Truth The Price of A Ticket Forensics: Air Force Stadium Victims all Died from Stampede-Related Injuries Arabic المذبحة الثانية لمشجعي كرة القدم: متى يرفع الغطاء السياسي عن جرائم الشرطة؟ 18 منظمة حقوقية تحذر: نمط جرائم وزارة الداخلية تدفع بالبلاد إلى انتشار العنف المضاد والإرهاب محلب: الاهتمام بالمرأة هو "حائط الصد الأول في مواجهة الإرهاب" استطلاع: 33% من المواطنين يرون إن التطرف الديني وراء الأحداث "الإرهابية" في البلاد قرار الحكومة المصريّة وقف دراسات ربط نهري النيل والكونغو يثير أزمة لماذا رفض الأزهر تكفير داعش؟ محكمة تحبس ٢٨ متهما ٣ سنوات بسبب تظاهرهم أمام المركز العام لجماعة الإخوان المسلمين إخلاء سبيل «صحفيي الجزيرة» بضمان محل إقامتهم.. و"فهمي" بكفالة ربع مليون جنيه من يُعادي الألتراس؟ ثم أما بعد.. ويسألونك عن التذاكر! قرار ٤٤٤ لماذا يقتلون؟ Recently on Jadaliyya Egypt Who Are the People? A Conversation on the Assemblages and the Archives of the People Rami Abadir and Mostafa El-Sayed: On `Shawakish` Album
“Global leaders speak out, demand action after Islamic State militants in Libya behead twenty-one Egyptian Coptic Christians.”
Ahram Online reports on the developments of the kidnappings of twenty-one Egyptian Copts in Libya after the Islamic State released a photo of the victims on the latest issue of “Dabiq.”
Timothy E. Kaldas explores Russia’s capability to meet its promises to Egypt in light of the economic issues the country faces, and sheds light on the impact—or lack thereof—that has on Egypt’s relations the Arab Gulf States and the United States.
Mark Katz argues Russia will not maintain its promises to Egypt on the medium and long terms.
Ahmed Eleiba analyzes the outcomes of Putin’s visit to Egypt, in which the two countries have made several military and economic agreements.
Egypt to buy twenty-four Rafale jet planes in a deal estimated to cost 5.9 billion US dollars.
Anna Borshchevskaya explores the impact of Russia-Egypt deal to develop a nuclear power plant in al-Daba’a over Egypt’s energy issues namely the electricity.
Following Russia has agreed to help development Egypt’s nuclear power plant in al-Dab’a,, Egyptian nuclear experts and officials head to Moscow.
Khaled Dawoud analyzes the causes behind the break off of short-lived Egypt-Qatar rapprochement following the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah.
Nervana Mahmoud compares Gamal Abdelnasser’s military strategy in Yemen to the current regime’s tactics to confront militias and terror groups in Sinai.
Farid Zahran reflects on the Egyptian state strategy to eliminate extremism which is also used to silence political dissidents.
Al-Monitor correspondent in Sinai writes, “Despite the Egyptian army`s claims to victory over terrorists in the Sinai Peninsula, terrorist attacks have increased, a trend many attribute to the failure of the army`s strategy.” This article is published in Arabic.
“Senior members of the cabinet join the prime minister on a visit to Central Security Forces camp in North Sinai,” Ahram Online reports.
Ahmed Eleiba sheds light on the military’s response to the security situation in Sinai.
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy releases monthly security briefing on January 2015.
Karoline Kamel writes, “Incorporating religion into human rights in Egypt would have disastrous effects, considering the intense and often violent discrimination against non-Muslims.”
EgyptSource traces the developments of Al Jazeera trial since the three journalists have been arrested.
Aswat Masriya reports on Morsi’s espionage trial which was postponed to 28 February.
Heba Afify writes on the East Cairo neighborhood, Matareya, which has been under persistent unrest since the January 25 Revolution.
Mada Masr reports that Judge Hesham Barakat ordered a media gag on the investigation of Shaimaa al-Sabbagh’s death until investigation is complete.
Adel Ramadan writes on mass sentences issued by Egyptian judges and the impact that has on establishing a just state.
Isabel Esterman analyzes Egypt’s budget and how the country’s economic behavior impacts the deficit.
Ahmed el-Wahsh writes on the Russia-Egypt’s intend to establish a free trade zone.
Ahram Online reports.
Barbrara Slavin writes, “Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has made some gestures toward women, though his overall human rights record remains controversial.”
Mai Shams al-Din examines press freedoms following the January 25 Revolution.
Shady Zalat writes, “Amid contradictory stories, truth has yet to emerge of what caused deadly violence at Zamalek football match.”
Forensic Department spokesperson Hesham Abdel Hamid says the nineteen football fans killed on Sunday before the match was a result of the stampede.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights releases a joint statement by eighteen rights groups condemning the killing of nineteen football fans. This statement is published in English.
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb argues help to improve and develop women’s education will fend off terrorism.
Poll shows thirty-three percent of Egyptians believe religious extremism is the reasons behind “terror” attacks in the country, and thirty-five attribute it to political causes.
Walaa Husain writes, “The recent decision of Egypt to suspend the works of a private company tasked with the project of linking the Congo River to the Nile stirred much controversy, considering the water quota this project would have provided to Egyptians.” The article is published in English.
Ahmed Fouad explains the underlying reasons behind al-Azhar’s refusal to call the Islamic State an apostate. The article is published in English.
Mada Masr reports an Egyptian court sentences twenty-eight protesters for three years in prison for protesting in front of the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters.
Mada Masr details the release of Al Jazeera journalists.
Mostafa Mohie analyzes state-Ultras relations in the wake of the armed forces’ dispersal of football fans which has led to killing nineteen Egyptians.
Mohamed Hanfi al-Kashif reflects on the death of nineteen football fans last Sunday.
Shady Zalt clarifies the confusion surrounding the deaths of nineteen football fans before entering the stadium to attend the match with or without tickets.
Fatima Imam Sukoury analyzes the impact of presidential decree number 444 which has overshadowed Nubian rights for achieving military aims in the south of Egypt.
Amr Hamzawy reflects on the security apparatus’ reasons behind killing Egyptians.
Sherene Seikaly, Laila Shereen Sakr, Hoda ElSadda, Pascale Ghazaleh, Lina Attalah, and Dina Mansour discuss three questions on the different assemblage of the people, and the navigation between hope and despair during political upheavals.
Medrar TV reports on Egyptian musicians Rami Abadir and Mostafa El-Sayed.