Tag Archives: Naguib Sawiris

Egyptian Revolutionary Socialists ally with Sawiris tycoon, ex-Mubarak officials

October 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Johannes Stern The misnamed Revolutionary Socialists (RS) in Egypt are working out a political alliance with billionaire tycoons, ex-Mubarak-regime officials, operatives of the United Nations, Nasserites and various liberal and pseudo-left parties. On October 18 they published a joint … read more »

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Battle of the camels – 25 face trial

July 7, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s public prosecutor on Wednesday referred 25 people to trial for murder during the uprising, which included a bizarre scene when supporters of then president Hosni Mubarak charged protesters on horses and camels. Former parliament speakers and Mubarak … read more »

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Egypt approves new liberal party

July 7, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt’s electoral commission has granted a licence to a new liberal party founded by telecom magnate Naguib Sawiris ahead of key polls in September, state media reported on Thursday. The Free Egyptians Party, which was legalised on Wednesday, … read more »

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Egypt tycoon accused of ‘Mickey Mouse’ insult to Islam

June 27, 2011 by benim

Egyptian tycoon and politician Naguib Sawiris has come under fire for posting a picture of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Islamic dress, sparking a torrent of condemnation on social networking sites. Several lawyers have filed complaints to the public prosecutor … read more »

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Egypt Islamists explore electoral deal with liberals

June 23, 2011 by benim

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood is exploring an alliance with 17 liberal and other parties that could lead to electoral cooperation, in an apparent move to allay liberal concerns about the Islamist group’s goals. The Brotherhood, Egypt’s most organised political force, is … read more »

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