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Police Officer Leaks Video Interrogating A Detained Bahraini Youth
[The Bahrain Center for Human Rights published the following report on the forced confession of a young Bahraini on 12 June 2013 and urged the “international community” to put pressure on the government of Bahrain to investigate the rampant use of torture in prison and to free all political prisoners.] The ... Read More »
Call for Applications: Building Knowledge for Media Policy for Arab Countries in Transition (Cairo, 1-10 September 2013)
The School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at the American University of Cairo is currently inviting applications to the fourth round of our program "Building Knowledge in Media Policy for Arab Countries in Transition." The training will be held from September 1 to 10, 2013, in Arabic at the AUC ... Read More »
Call for Papers -- Transgressing the Gulf: Dissidence, Resistance, and Potentiality in the GCC States (9-10 September, Exeter)
Transgressing the Gulf: Dissidence, Resistance, and Potentiality in the GCC States 9-10 September 2013 University of Exeter A two-day symposium sponsored by the Centre for Gulf Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, 9-10 September 2013. What do we talk of, when we speak of ... Read More »
Our Call: Petition by Academics for Gezi
[The following petition was issued by Academics for Gezi, and is open to any and all academics to sign. A link to where the petition can be signed is provided below.] Our Call As academics concerned with the recent developments in Turkey, we stand in solidarity with the people peacefully protesting to protect Gezi ... Read More »
Taksim Solidarity Statement: To the Press and Citizens of Turkey
[The following press release was issued by Taksim Dayanışması (Taksim Solidarity) on 12 June 2013. Taksim Solidarity is an coalition constitued by approximately eighty organziations including civil society groups, professional associations, politicla parties, and platforms. The statement has been ... Read More »
Artists in Resistance: In Solidarity with the Resistance at Gezi Park
[The following statement was released by the undersigned group of artists on 3 June 2013 at Gezi Park. Click here for more information. Support messages can be sent to artistsinresistanceturkey@gmail.com.] We, the artists of Turkey, express our serious concern over the ongoing incidents which have erupted in ... Read More »
The Body as a Site of Contest: Sherene Seikaly on the Gendered Exercise of Power and Resistance
How is the body produced as a site of repression and resistence? Sherene Seikaly, Co-Editor at Jadaliyya, as well as Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Middle East Studies Center at the American University of Cairo, tackles this question by exploring the ways in which the Egyptian state's production of ... Read More »
Gulf 2013: The Constant and the Changing
[The following is the executive summary of the new publication Gulf 2013: The Constant and the Changing published by the Gulf Centre for Development Policies. For the Arabic version, click here.] Executive Summary This work focuses on developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the past two years. It ... Read More »
Report on the Asfari Institute's Inaugural Conference on New Spaces of Civil Society Activism in the Arab World
[This post has been updated to include videos from the inaugural conference. They are embedded below the introduction.] Introduction Founded in November 2012, the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) held its inaugural conference, “New Spaces of Civil Society ... Read More »
Today We All Are Someone New: An Open Letter from Istanbul
[The following open letter was issued by Müştereklerimiz (Our Commons) on 2 June 2013. It serves as an umbrella organization for groups working on urban issues, ecology, immigrant rights, and LGBT rights with the purpose of creating democratic commons. Since the occupation of the Gezi Park, the organization ... Read More »
Fourth National BDS Conference (8 June, Bethlehem University)
Fourth National BDS Conference (Palestinian Boycotts, Sanctions, Divestment National Committee [BNC]) Saturday, 8 June 2013 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Bethlehem University In light of the latest spectacular growth of the BDS movement around the world in the academic, cultural and economic domains, this ... Read More »
Alone: Palestinian Children in the Israel Military Detention System (Video)
The following video was produced by Defense of the Children International (DCI). It depicts Israel's methods and practices of detaining Palestinian children. Quotes from the Video "Since 1967, Palestinians from the West Bank have lived under Israeli Military law. This Law is different from the civil law applied ... Read More »
Youth Unemployment in Lebanon: Skilled and Jobless
[The following report was issued by the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies on 10 May 2013.] Youth Unemployment in Lebanon: Skilled and Jobless Executive Summary Lebanon suffers from a high youth unemployment rate of 24%. This rate hinders economic growth and needs to be addressed in order to create a more ... Read More »
Just Another Open Letter in The Wall: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters' Letter to Alicia Keys
[The following letter from Pink Floyd's co-lead vocalist and basist Roger Waters was published on 29 May 2013 by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). It was written as a follow-up and in support of Alice Walker's letter to Alicia Keys emploring her to boycott Israel and ... Read More »
Open Letter from Alice Walker to Alicia Keys Regarding the Boycott of Israel
[The following letter from author, poet, and activist Alice Walker to singer-songwriter and actress Alicia Keys was originally published by the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USACBI) on 29 May 2013.] Dear Alicia Keys, I have learned today that you are due to perform in Israel very soon. ... Read More »
Delivering Democracy: Repercussions of the 'Arab Spring' on Human Rights
[The following report was issued by the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies on 16 May 2013.] Delivering Democracy: Repercussions of the 'Arab Spring' on Human Rights Introduction The battle for the “Arab Spring” continues to be waged on three fronts: between the revolutionaries and remaining ... Read More »
Eye on the Libyan General National Congress: Eighth Report
[The following report was issued by Bokra Youth Organization and H2O Team on 20 May 2013. This is the eighth in a year-long series of reports covering the actions of Libya's General National Council. This issue focuses on the period from 1 April to 15 April 2013. Click here to access the previous report.] Eye on the ... Read More »
Right of Return Conference at Boston University: Realizing Return In Practice
On 6-7 April 2013, activists, scholars, and community members converged at Boston University to participate in the Right of Return Conference at Boston University. The last Right of Return Conference took place in Boston more than a decade ago, and featured the late Edward Said as its keynote speaker. ... Read More »
Joint Appeal to UN Protesting Torture of Detained Rights Defenders in Bahrain
[The following appeal was issued by the Bahrain Center for Human Rights and Gulf Center for Human Rights on 22 May 2013.] UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Juan Mendez UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Margaret Sekaggya UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of ... Read More »
Nabil Goes In: Woolwich Attack Response (Video)
[The following video was issued by Nabil Abdul Rashid via UpshotTV on 23 May 2013. The video is a response to the recent murder of a British soldier in London.] Read More »
Reports Roundup (May 25)
[The following list is a compilation of the reports, statements, and other materials featured on the Jadaliyya Reports Page this past week.] Letter Concerning Suspension of Dr. Mona Prince of Suez University The Committee on Academic Freedom of the Middle East Studies Association reports on the current investigation ... Read More »
AMAN Annual Palestine Corruption Report 2012
[The following report was issued by AMAN in April 2013.] Annual Palestine Corruption Report 2012 Introduction Preparation of the annual corruption report of 2012 demonstrates the commitment of the Coalition for Integrity and Accountability – AMAN to continue its pursuit of ... Read More »
Letter Concerning San José State University Response to Attacks Against Professor Persis Karim After Conference on Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
[The following letter was issued by the Committee on Academic Freedom of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA).] 16 May 2013 Dr. Mohammad Qayoumi President San José State University Office of the President Tower Hall 207, One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Dear President ... Read More »
Asfari Institute Inaugural Conference: New Spaces of Civil Society Activism in the Arab World (Beirut, 23-24 May)
Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship presents The Asfari Institute Inaugural Conference on Civic Participation and Citizenship: New Spaces of Civil Society Activism in the Arab World The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship is honored to invite you to its inaugural two-day conference on ... Read More »
Association for Asian American Studies Resolution to Support the Boycott of Israeli Academic Institutions
[The following resolution was issued by the General Membership of the Association for Asian American Studies (AAAS) on 20 April 2013. Below the text of the resolution is a letter issued by the President of the AAAS on 3 May 2013 explaining his support for the resolution.] Resolution to Support ... Read More »
From al-Araqib to Susiya: Forced Displacement of Palestinians on Both Sides of the Green Line
On Nakba Day, 15 May 2013, Palestinians marked the passing of sixty-five years since the massive forced expulsion of Palestinians from their national homeland. The Nakba commemorations demand reflection not only on the “catastrophe” of the loss of life, land, and property in 1948, but also on Israeli policies ... Read More »
Letter Concerning Attacks Against Faculty Who Did Not Support Re-election of the University Rector in Turkey
[The following letter was issued by the Committee on Academic Freedom of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA).] 8 May 2013 Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Office of the Prime Minister Başbakanlık 06573 Ankara, Turkey Dear Prime Minister Erdoğan: I write on behalf of the Middle ... Read More »
Al Jazeera Management Orders Joseph Massad Article Pulled in an Act of Pro-Israel Censorship
[The following report and analysis was published by Ali Abuminah of Electronic Intifada on 19 May 2013.] In an unprecedented act of political censorship Al Jazeera English has deleted an article by noted Columbia University Professor Joseph Massad after coming under intense criticism ... Read More »
Letter Concerning Suspension of Dr. Mona Prince of Suez University
[The following letter was issued by the Committee on Academic Freedom of the Middle East Studies Association of North America (MESA).] 7 May 2013 Dr. Maher Musbah President, Suez University Cairo-Suez Road Suez Arab Republic of Egypt Dear President Musbah, I write on behalf of the Committee on Academic Freedom ... Read More »
Reports Roundup (May 18)
[The following list is a compilation of the reports, statements, and other materials featured on the Jadaliyya Reports Page this past week.] Glenn Owns Bill: A Lesson in Challenging Islamophobia and Taking Responsibility (Video) On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Bill Maher and Glenn Greenwald discuss the US ... Read More »
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Egypt Elections Watch Update
A Jadaliyya and Ahram Online Initiative
As part of the Egypt Elections Watch (EEW), Jadaliyya and Ahram Online, with the Center of Contemporary Arab Studies (Georgetown University) and the Middle East Studies Program (George Mason University) as co-sponsors, will produce articles/posts/profiles on a weekly basis, covering organizations, political parties, coalitions, relevant laws and procedures, and profiles of key individuals related to the Egyptian elections. This is in addition to news updates summarizing major developments surrounding the lead-up to the election, such as emerging or shifting alliances, new political positions, and candidacy announcements. If you have questions, comments, contributions, and/or an eye-witness account, please email us at: eew@jadaliyya.com. For a listing of EEW’s team members please click here.
Coalitions
Democratic Alliance for Egypt
Egyptian Bloc
Islamist Bloc (Alliance for Egypt)
Revolution Continues Alliance
Parties
Al-Adl Party
Egyptian Current Party
Egyptian Social Democratic Party
Egyptian Tahrir Party
Democratic Workers’ Party
Free Egyptians Party
Freedom and Justice Party
Ghad Al-Thawra Party (Hizb Ghad Al-Thawra)
Al-Karama Party
National Progressive Unionist (Tagammu) Party
National Democratic Party Offshoots
Al-Nour Party
Reform and Development Party-Misruna
Socialist Popular Alliance Party
Al-Wafd Party
Al-Wasat Party
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Egypt Map and Stats
Population 82,079,636
GDP $497.8 billion
Unemployment 9%; Youth Unemployment (ages 15-24): 24.8%
Internet Users 20.136 million (2009)
Exchange Rate 5.6124 Egyptian pounds per US dollar
GDP Growth Rate 5.1%
Military Expenditures 3.4% of GDP (World Rank: 35)
Health Expenditures 6.4% of GDP (World Rank: 94)
Population Growth Rate 1.96%
Age Structure 0-14 years: 32.7%; 15-64 years: 62.8%; 65 years and over: 4.5%
Literacy 71.4%
Religious Demographics Muslim (mostly Sunni) 90%; Coptic 9%; other Christian 1%
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