[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.]
“El-Katany elected FJP president”
Former Parliament speaker beats Essam al-Erian for the Muslim Brotherhood’s part presidency.
“Op-ed:Tahrir Square: Rent-a-thug culture”
Amr Ali responds to the clashes on 12 October between anti-Morsi protesters and members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
“Op-ed: Hypocrisy or religion?”
Reham Barakat comments on debates in the society about religiosity and societal pressure using religion.
“Brotherhood acknowledges members participated in Friday clashes”
The spokesman of the Muslim Brotherhood confirms that some of the MB youth participated in the clashes on 12 October.
“Egypt court rejects constitutional draft articles spelling out its powers”
The Constitutional Court says the draft constitution contains provisions for interference with its affairs and threaten its independence.
“Islamist businessmen challenge Egypt`s old money”
Muslim Brotherhood businessmen follow in the footsteps of MUSIAD, the Turkish business organization supportive of the AKP.
“Trial of `atheist` Alber Saber resumes”
Alber Saber faces up to five years in prison if found guilty in latest “contempt of religion” case.
“Coptic Candidate for Freedom and Justice Party Secretary-General Post: FJP for All Egyptians”
A Copt member of the FJP applies for Secretary General position in Giza.
“The Brotherhood needs us more than we need them: Salafist Nour Party spokesman”
Nader Bakkar talks about the recent crisis in Al-Nour and its relation with other Islamist parties.
“Translation of the released constitutional draft- Part 1”
Direct translation of the draft constitutions’ articles 1-27.
“Report: 88 tortured, 34 killed in Morsy`s first 100 days”
The Nadim Human Rights Center’s report on police abuse says statistics have not changed much for the first 100 days of Mori’s presidency.
“Sorour back in custody, arrest warrant issued for Ibrahim Kamel”
Judge orders re-arrest of Fathi Sorour and Ibrahim Kamel, who were acquitted a week earlier in the Camel Battle court case.
“Workers protest against harshest sentences for strikers since Sadat”
Workers from the Alexandria Port Containers Company are sentenced to 3 years in prison for inciting strikes and sabotage.
“Independent unions declare new alliance”
The new National Front for the Defense of Labor Rights and Union Liberties demands cancellation of the Trade Unions’ Law of 1976.
“Public prosecutor investigates Tahrir violence”
Investigation starts over fifty-three complaints against Muslim Brotherhood figures for inciting violence during Friday protests last week.
“Thousands in Tahrir demand an `Egypt for all Egyptians`”
Protesters reject Muslim Brotherhood’s rule and call for a representative constitution.
“Switzerland to return $700 million frozen assets to Egypt”
Swiss foreign minister in Cairo to discuss cooperation on repatriating funds of convicted former regime officials and ex-president Hosni Mubarak.
“Religious Education and Pluralism in Egypt and Tunisia”
Mohamed Faour says religious education should be part of curricula in Egypt and Tunisia, but it has to be coupled with teaching the principles of diversity, citizenship and democracy.
“Egypt Bristling Over US Rhetoric, Defense Attache Says”
Al-Monitor’s exclusive interview with Maj. Gen. Mohamed Elkeshky, Egypt’s defense attaché in Washington.
In Arabic:
“مظاهرة التحرير ومؤتمر الإخوان”
Amr Al-Shawiki comments on the coincidence of the FJP congress and an anti-Muslim Brotherhood protest happening on the same day.
“مبروك للكتاتنى وللديمقراطية”
Emad Al-Din Hussein says Saad Al-Katatny’s victory in the FJP elections is explained by the desire of the Muslim Brotherhood leadership to have someone less controversial heading the party.
“عار على الإخوان”
Hamdi Qandil comments on the recent scandal with the failed attempt by the presidency to fire the Attorney General.
“الإدارة المحلية فى مشروع الدستور الجديد.. ملاحظات عامة”
Samir Abd El-Wahab discusses decentralization and local governance in the new constitution.
“أمن سيناء... هدف استراتيجى أمريكى”
Mohamed Manshawi says American interests in securing Sinai overshadow the interest of the Egyptian people.
“بعد انفراد «الوطن».. «قنديل» يحصر تدخلات «الإخوان» فى أعمال الحكومة لرفعها إلى «مرسى»”
The prime minister issues an order to the government and the governorates to resist attempts by the Muslim Brotherhood and the Freedom and Justice Party to interfere with their work.
“مصادر: «الحرية والعدالة» حذر «مرسى» من زيارة السويس والرئاسة تستبدل «مطروح» بها”
The Freedom and Justice Party warns the president against visiting Suez as not to face the anger of its people.
In Arabic:
“مظاهرة التحرير ومؤتمر الإخوان”
Amr Al-Shawiki comments on the coincidence of the FJP Congress and an anti-Muslim Brotherhood protest happening on the same day.
“مبروك للكتاتنى وللديمقراطية”
Emad Al-Din Hussein says Saad Al-Katatny’s victory in the FJP elections is explained by the desire of the Muslim Brotherhood leadership to have someone less controversial heading the party.
“عار على الإخوان”
Hamdi Qandil comments on the recent scandal with the failed attempt by the presidency to fire the Attorney General.
“الإدارة المحلية فى مشروع الدستور الجديد.. ملاحظات عامة”
Samir Abd El-Wahab discusses decentralization and local governance in the new constitution.
“أمن سيناء... هدف استراتيجى أمريكى”
Mohamed Manshawi says American interests in securing Sinai overshadow the interest of the Egyptian people.
“بعد انفراد «الوطن».. «قنديل» يحصر تدخلات «الإخوان» فى أعمال الحكومة لرفعها إلى «مرسى»”
The prime minister issues an order to the government and the governorates to resist attempts by the Muslim Brotherhood and the Freedom and Justice Party in interfering with their work.
“مصادر: «الحرية والعدالة» حذر «مرسى» من زيارة السويس والرئاسة تستبدل «مطروح» بها”
The Freedom and Justice Party warns the president against visiting Suez as not to face the anger of its people.
Recent Jadaliyya articles on Egypt:
Hossam El-Hamalawy on Social Media and Protests in Egypt
An interview with labor activist Hossam El-Hamalawy discussing social media and the revolution.
الهامش الاحتجاجي يسقط المركز التسلطي: العملية الثورية لا تنتصر إلا بالتضامن العالمي
An review of the recently published book Marginalization and the marginalized in Egypt and the Middle East.
الربيع العربي: الصحة والرعاية في المرحلة الانتقالية
Adam Coutts, Sharif Ismail, and Mark Dempsey point out a number of steps that transitioning Arab states should take in order to secure effective healthcare reforms.
October Culture
Jadaliyya’s translations and culture commentaries for the month of October.
Huda Lutfi: The Artist and the Historical Moment
Mai Serhan presents an overview of Huda Lutfi’s artistic life since 1992.
Power, Rebirth, and Scandal: A Decade of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Amro Ali recounts the history of the Alexandrian library from its inception in the 1970s as an idea to the humiliating forced resignation of its corrupt former president.