Tag Archives: Egyptian Military

EGYPT: THE JUNTA HELPS STRANGLE GAZA.

Posted on September 20, 2013 by stutteringsteps

The reactionary nature of the Military Junta in Egypt has already been amply demonstrated by its savage treatment of those who protest against its arbitrary rule. Arrests, detentions and brutal treatment of oppositionists and news reporters has been attested and … Continue reading →

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EGYPT: CONFLICTING NARRATIVES.

Posted on August 19, 2013 by stutteringsteps

The purpose of narratives. It is clear that the first casualty of conflict, war and politics is the truth. What happens is that the parties to any serious struggle construct a narrative of events which serves to support their particular … Continue reading →

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EGYPT: A MANDATE TO KILL!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by stutteringsteps

The recent request by Army General Abdul Fattah al-Sisi for Egyptian people to assemble in their masses on the Streets of Cairo and elsewhere is in one sense a 180 degree turn. Previously army regimes have at best been neutral … Continue reading →

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EGYPT: INSURRECTION or INTERREGNUM?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by stutteringsteps

Bourgeois hypocrisy. The champions of bourgeois democracy everywhere have been quick to denounce the toppling of President Morsi in Egypt as a blow against democracy. This cannot be surprising. Manipulation and control of the party political, electoral process is something … Continue reading →

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