Tag: Mohamed El Baradei
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Egypt’s Morsi Pushes Ahead with Referendum; Opposition Continues to Boycott
WHAT DID THE ARAB SPRING ACCOMPLISH? by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 11, 2012) — Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, who ascended to power with the support of The Muslim Brotherhood, is moving forward with a vote on a proposed constitution written by Islamic members of Parliament despite opposing groups’ vow to boycott the referendum. Although banned under…
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Has Egypt Returned to Dictatorship…
WITH THE HELP OF THE UNITED STATES? by Sharon Rondeau (Nov. 23, 2012) — Democratically-elected and U.S.-supported Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi assumed new powers on Thursday just after playing a major role in effecting a cease-fire between members of the terrorist group Hamas and Israel. Morsi’s spokesman said that “The president can issue any decision…