State of egypt now
Military still in powerAfter the ousting of president Mubarak the Supreme Council of Armed Forces stepped in to take power and control the country until a new president is elected. Some believe that the military is not keeping to their promises to give up their power. With many posters appearing with the military's top officer, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, with the slogan "Egypt Above All" many critics have reason to be skeptical. Although the military assures the public that they are not trying to take over many are not convinced. On the one year anniversary of the revolution thousands showed up, but the overall mood was a mix of celebration and disgust over how little has changed. A second protest occured in Tahrir Square over this disgust a couple months before in November of 2011 that blocked streets for dead and left 40 dead. After a year of protesting very little has changed and it is going to be a long process before what was wanted when Egypt first protested will be achieved.
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ElectionsEgypt is holding elections for a new parliament for the first time in over 60 years. Coming into the election the Muslim Brotherhood are the most powerful and favored political party. There are not any close second, but there are many political parties made of up of liberals and secularists that are against the Muslim Brotherhood. After the elections for the new parliament in January 2012 the Muslim Brotherhood came out as the clear winner. These election did not go without conflict. During the second round of voting violence broke out between the military and thousands of protestors who were frustrated with military rule. After the conflict settled the newly elected parliament elected a new speaker. Saad el Kantni, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, won with an overwelming majority of 399 to 97. Although the Muslim Brotherhood is the leading political party it is still subordinate to the military reign.
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Soccer riot
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Feburary 2 Feburary 3 Feburary 4 | What happened A soccer riot broke out between rival groups of soccer fans after a match in Port Said leaving over 70 dead and many more injured.
Thousands protest the authorities in Cairo and many other cities over the poor security management of the police. Protestors are claiming the government let the conflict to escilate to make an example of why the government needs more power. Protesting continues over the poorly managed soccer riot. Four protestors are dead in Cairo and over 600 protestors are injured from tear gas and stampeding crowds. The death toll raises to 12 after a fierce night of fighting between demonstrators and the police. |