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Other Issues January 23, 2008

Hard Times A-Coming

The first government response to America’s sinking economy was denial. We were told as recently as a month ago by administration officials and Wall Street charlatans that the economy was
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Police Seals Cairo Entrances In Major Day of Protests In Solidarity With Palestinians

The security forces made extensive deployment on all Cairo gateways for barring the MB members, who intended to participate in the sit-in arranged to be done today afternoon in front
Human RightsMB OpinionsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Akef: Arresting Supporters of Palestinian People a ’Shame for Egyptian Regime’

Mohamed Mahdi Akef confirmed, chairman of the Muslim Muslim Brotherhood (MB), said in a statement issued by the MB Executive Office on Wednesday morning that it is a source of
Palestine January 23, 2008

A Crusader in King Abdullah’s Court

"Past experience provides little basis for confidence that reason can prevail in an atmosphere of mounting war fever. In a contest between a hawk and dove the hawk has a
Human RightsMB NewsPrisoners of Conscience January 23, 2008

Tens of Arrests amid the Brotherhood, Abductions Continue

The Egyptian security authorities launched large-scale dawn raids in the Egyptian governorates of Giza, Gharbiya, Dakahleya, Kafr Al-Shiehk, Fayyoum & Alexandria. These crackdowns targeted MB leaders in Egypt’s most vital
Human RightsPalestine January 23, 2008

Humanitarian impact of Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Gaza’s 1.5 million residents are struggling to cope without electricity and other basic necessities on the fourth day of an Israeli blockade.
Palestine January 23, 2008

Thousands of Palestinians flock into Egypt after border fence blasted

Thousands of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip flocked into Egypt at dawn Wednesday after unknown armed men blasted holes in the border fence separating the Strip from the Egyptian
Human RightsPalestineReports January 23, 2008

Gaza Blockade Overshadows Alexandria Conference

Peace Studies Institute belonging affiliated to Suzanne Mubarak Women’s International Peace Movement held in the Alexandria library a conference over cross-cultural dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf regions.
Human RightsOther BlogsReports January 23, 2008

Go Egypt!

With superstar forward Mido injured and captain Ahmed Hassan suspended, it didn’t look so good for Egypt’s opening African Nations Cup match tonight in Ghana. But within 20 minutes, Hosni
Human RightsPalestine January 23, 2008

End the Siege on the People of Gaza International Day of Action, Jan. 26

Israel is continuing to escalate its attacks on Gaza, killing more than 40 Palestinians just this past week and wounding scores more, and has placed the already besieged territory under