As the death toll rises in clashes between Egypt’s army and pro-Morsi protesters, Muslim Brotherhood-linked Gaza terrorists are infiltrating the Sinai to attack Egyptian army outposts.
Ya’ar, Chana. “Gaza Terrorists Stream into Sinai.” Arutz Sheva, July 8, 2013.
Mahmoud added that the management used to instruct each staff member to favour the Muslim Brotherhood.
Sharaf, Ayman. “Al Jazeera staff resign after ‘biased coverage’.” Gulf News, July 8, 2013.
We know the big story of the day (“Army Kills 51, Deepening Crisis in Egypt” – NYT blog by David C. Kirkpatrick and Kareem Fahim, July 8) overshadows all, but Egypt’s twisting narrative includes sideshows not to be overlooked.
The Mubasher Misr staff resignations, 22 of them, may have a recent back story in the arrest of station chief Ayman Gaballah (“Head of Al-Jazeera Mubasher Misr released on bail,” Ahram Online, July 5, 2013) as well as something to do with being kicked out of military press conference this morning (RT. “Al-Jazeera journalists kicked outof Egyptian military press-conference.” July 8, 2013).
Egypt’s stock exchange would seem about as upset as the state itself. On July 5, headlines screamed of a 7 percent rise (BBC, “Egypt analysts optimistic for post-Morsi economy”) and today: “Shares plunge after Egypt violence,” The National, July 9, 2013).
Egyptian airport officials said the new measures followed reports that a large number of Syrians in Egypt were backing the Muslim Brotherhood and took part in violence after the ousting of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Additional Reference
AP. “Egypt Interim President Sets Election Timetable.” Time, July 8, 2013.
Black, Ian. “Reconciliation hopes fade in Egypt after Cairo killings.” The Guardian, July 8, 2013.
Marcus, Jonathan. “Egypt’s political unrest causes regional concern.” BBC, July 8, 2013.
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