Submitted by jotoole on January 26, 2013 - 08:49
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Revolutionary Socialists Egypt
The Egyptian people’s great revolution, which threw the dictator and his cronies into prison, is still aflame as it marks its second anniversary. It has already toppled several failed governments, and forced the Military Council to quit after elections which brought Mohamed Mursi and the Muslim Brotherhood to power.
Their electoral success reflected the fact that the contest was with Ahmad Shafiq and the remnants of the old regime, and their deceptive claims of supporting the revolution’s goals.
Submitted by jotoole on January 22, 2013 - 10:51
As the revolutionary wave continues to grip Egypt, Socialist activist, Tina Mc Veigh, gives an eye witness account of the amazing scenes she witnessed on the streets of Cairo
In early January I spent 8 days in Cairo. As I walked into Tahrir square on the first day, I had goosebumps. Here I was, in the heartland of the Egyptian revolution; a place where events of major historical importance continue to unfold. Two years ago, a people’s revolution brought down Mubarak, a dictator whose rule relied on neo-liberal economics, US imperialism and a ruthless police state.
Submitted by jotoole on January 9, 2013 - 11:08
Socialists in Egypt are at the forefront of fighting to defend and drive forward the revolution that began in the country two years ago. Anne Alexander spoke to members of the Revolutionary Socialists about how their newspaper has helped build the struggle
Two years ago this month, mass protests and strikes in Egypt forced out hated dictator Hosni Mubarak.
Submitted by jotoole on December 10, 2012 - 14:17
Over recent weeks the Egyptian Revolution which took place in early February 2011 has deepened and intensified.
On 22 November President Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood issued a constitutional declaration giving himself and the army massive powers - including the ability to dissolve parliament and announce martial law.
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December 10, 2012 - 14:15
Submitted by jotoole on December 6, 2012 - 09:09
Events are moving at breathtaking speed in Egypt once again.
Following president Mohamed Mursi’s announcement of sweeping new powers on 22 November, huge protests convulsed the country.
Mass mobilisations in the capital Cairo brought hundreds of thousands to Tahrir Square to reject his constitutional declaration.
Sections of the judiciary have walked out. As Socialist Worker went to press, 12 national newspapers and five TV channels were on strike. Revolutionaries prepared to march on the presidential palace.
Submitted by jotoole on November 27, 2012 - 10:35
Egypt’s Revolutionary Socialists issued this statement on Friday in response to the constitutional declaration by president Mursi.
Today all the masks fell from Mohamed Mursi and his Muslim Brotherhood organisation, who trade in revolution and for whom the revolution is nothing but a means to reach the seat of power. They and the remnants of the old regime are two sides of the same coin, which is tyranny and enmity towards the people.
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November 27, 2012 - 10:31
Submitted by jotoole on August 15, 2012 - 11:47
Egypt’s Revolutionary Socialists issued this statement on Tuesday in response to the sacking of Field Marshal Tantawi, head of the country’s military council
The masses of the Egyptian people came out on 25 January 2011 to demand the fall of the regime and everything it represented in terms of tyranny, oppression and dependency. Through their steadfastness and the blood of their martyrs, they were able to get rid of the regime’s head Hosni Mubarak.
Submitted by jotoole on June 28, 2012 - 21:06
The president of the republic, Mohamed Mursi, won’t be allowed to go to bathroom without Field Marshal Tantawi’s permission. Scaf will remain political leader.
The consciousness of the masses meant that the old regime could not win the elections. So the revolutionary possibilities are much bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Some people think there is no difference between the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood and that of the generals. From a class perspective, if we look at their programmes, there isn’t a difference there.
Submitted by cboyd on May 30, 2012 - 10:30
The first round of presidential elections throws up key questions for the struggle, says Phil Marfleet
When Egypt’s parliamentary elections produced a majority for the Muslim Brotherhood last year, many journalists and academics declared that the revolution was over.
After the first round of the presidential elections this week they are saying the same thing. They were wrong last year and are likely to be wrong again.
Top of the presidential poll was the Brotherhood’s Mohamed Mursi. Second was Ahmed Shafiq—a prime minister in the Mubarak era.
