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BLocK Party UNder sieGe sad PaNda Cairo’s Mugamma is one of many Eight killed and 70 injured during New iconic character, emblematic government buildings nationwide an attack on the Brotherhood’s of revolutionary melancholy, to be blockaded by protesters headquarters in Moqattam flourishes in Cairo street art 2 3 8

Kerry confident about safety army sets 48-hour ultimatum of US embassy in Cairo The Armed Forces sAys iT will presenT iTs own roAdmAp For The 30 June protests draw comments from US Secretary counTry iF poliTicAl FighTing does noT end on wednesdAy Kerry, President Obama, and German foreign minister By Nourhan dakroury “What is clear right now is that al- By Basil el-dabh, rana Muham- though Mr Morsi was elected demo- mad taha, and Hend Kortam Secretary of State John Kerry an- cratically, there is more work to be nounced on Sunday his keen attention done to create the conditions in which The Armed Forces will implement to the developments in Egypt and con- everybody feels their voices are heard,” a roadmap for the country if the firmed his confidence in the safety of the he concluded. Presidency and his opposition can- US embassy in Cairo as well as its staff. The United Nations warned on Mon- not resolve their differences within “Egypt is a great concern to all of day that the current political situation 48 hours. us,” Kerry said, explaining that he held in Egypt will have a “significant impact” “The Armed Forces reiterates talks with Gulf country leaders about on the democratic transformation of its call to meet the demands of the the political situation in Egypt, in addi- other countries in the Middle East. people and gives everyone 48 hours tion to Egyptian politicians Mohamed “The world is watching Egypt and to shoulder the burden of the historic ElBaradei and Amr Moussa. what Egypt does with its transition circumstances the country is current- He also extended his condolences will have a significant impact on other ly facing. [The army] will not tolerate again to the family of Andrew Pochter, transition countries in the region,” said anyone doing less than what is neces- an American who was stabbed to death deputy UN spokesman Eduardo del sary to meet their responsibilities,” during Friday’s violent demonstrations Buey told AFP. read the statement. in Alexandria. The foreign ministry of Germany Although the military called on all Kerry added that on the same day released a statement on Monday about political forces to reconcile, it main- of Pochter’s death the American em- the current situation in Egypt, issuing tained its previous rhetoric that it bassy had issued an alert to Americans an update on travel and safety recom- would not become a political actor. in Egypt, warning them of the possible mendations. “The Armed Forces will not be a par- dangers of the demonstrations and urg- German Foreign Minister Guido ty in politics or governance and [will ing them not to participate. Westerwelle said in the statement,

not] leave its designated role,” going Halim El-Shaarani US President Barack Obama also “The mass protests and the erupting on to say that it would not interfere Military helicopters continue to hover over tahrir square commented on the current events in violence are a liability and a practical with the will of the people. Egypt, according to the Agence France test of the political change in Egypt.” However, the military said the If the opposition and supporters of presidential elections,” said mili- Forces’ statement “reassuring”. Wa- Presse (AFP). He went on to urge Morsi to under- national security of the country of President Mohamed Morsi do not tary expert Mohamed Qadry Saeed. geeh said that the statement showed At a press conference in Tanzania take the “reforms needed for democ- was “at risk.” reach an agreement, the army said it “The message to him is that he has the Armed Forces acknowledged that on Monday, he said “everybody has to racy to be further consolidated in the Last week Minister of Defence and would set up a “roadmap” to ensure to reconsider the issue and come out “the regime of President Mohamed show restraint,” adding that assaulting country.” Commander-in-Chief of the Armed that all political factions, including the with a clear position. The military is Morsi is illegitimate due to its failure” and harassing women at protests is not “What Egypt needs right now are Forces Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi said politi- youth, would participate in running taking a decisive position and wants to manage the state’s affairs. considered peaceful. reforms to better the economic situa- cal parties had a week to overcome the country, also noting that it would a clear response,” he added. “Things Tamarod campaign spokesperson Obama did not say whether he sup- tion in Egypt and to give people a real differences ahead of 30 June dem- not force out any political group. will become clear today, whether the Mai Wahba said the army is “the pole ports President Mohamed Morsi, but perspective on the future,” the media onstrations. On Sunday the Armed “The message is to the president presidency responds or not.” that’s keeping the tent up.” urged him to work with the opposition, coordinator of the foreign ministry said, Forces warned that “the loss of more because he previously said that no Free Egyptians Party spokesperson ensure the implementation of the rule adding that “violence cannot be used by time will only bring us more division.” changes will be made to the timing Shehab Wageeh called the Armed continued on page 2 of law and work on a legitimate process. any party as a way to solve the conflict.” Sporadic clashes at nationwide marches assiut mourns its dead By Mohamad Nagi after a group of Muslim Brotherhood supporters attacked the opposition Clashes between 30 June protesters and supporters of the president in Assiut lead to 3 dead and 15 injured Sixteen were killed and 781 injured after march with firearms and clubs. clashes in governorates across the coun- “One of the thugs broke into a By Nouran el-Behairy try since demonstrations began Sunday, shop owned by a local activist and according to the Ministry of Health. [vandalised] it,” Ra’id added. Funerals were held in Assiut on Mon- Of those killed, the ministry said Meanwhile in Beni Suef, local resi- day for Mohamed Nassef Shaker, nine died at the Muslim Brotherhood dent and 6 April member Ehab Khater Abanob Adel and Mohamed Abdel Headquarters in Cairo, three in As- said the opposition march there had Hamid, who died during clashes be- siut, and one each in Beni Suef, Fay- turned around to avoid a rival Islamist tween protesters and supporters oum, Kafr Al-Sheikh and Alexandria. march, but were subsequently shot at of President Mohamed Morsi early In Beheira, approximately 300 by the owner of a local cafe in an at- Monday morning. people were injured, according to Al- tempt to disperse them. Three people were killed and 15 Dostour Party member and Beheira “Once we were at Modereya injured in clashes between protest- resident Nadir Ra’id. The Egyptian Square, the Islamists tried to enter ers and supporters of Morsi in As- Organization for Human Rights re- the square, firing bullets and birdshot siut, early Monday morning. ported 312 injured. at the protesters. Not less than 100 The protest was part of nation- Ra’id estimated 100,000 present people were injured,” he said. wide demonstrations to demand at the governorate building sit-in. early presidential elections. He said clashes broke out between continued on page 3 According to Al-Dostour Party in Assiut, protesters near the Assiut governorate building were attacked by supporters of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) who were secur- ing their party headquarters, one kilo- metre from the governorate building. Major General Abul Qassem Abu Deif, the security director in Assiut said the assailants came from Abo

Hashish Street where the FJP head- page PartyAl-Dostour Facebook quarters are located and fired on Mourners carrying the coffin of a victim in Monday’s clashes between pro- and anti-Morsi protesters in assiut, pre- protesters. paring for the funeral procession Crowds gathered in front of the

Ahmed Arab Ahmed Assiut governorate building on Assiut Director of Security Abul the death of protesters, accus- started the events for supporting Protesters in alexandria marching in an anti-Morsi protest on sunday, car- Monday morning, preventing Gov- Qassem Abu Deif told state-owned ing him of being involved with the the legitimacy that we started in rying egyptian flags and taking part in the funeral of Police Brigadier Gen- ernor Yehia Keshk and employees Al-Ahram that two people were ar- Brotherhood and targeting its op- Assiut more than a week ago,” read eral Mohamed Hany from entering the building. More rested on Monday near the premis- ponents. the FJP statement as reported by protesters are expected to join es of the Freedom and Justice Party The FJP released a statement state-owned MENA. them at 7pm. headquarters where the clashes following the events saying that Central Security Forces stationed Currencies Buy Sell Hamid’s funeral procession start- occurred. protesters attacked FJP headquar- an armoured vehicle nearby after CHF 7.3242 7.9156 Commentary ed after noon prayers from Mecca Mohamed Atef and Mohamed ters, firing weapons and throwing using teargas to disperse the crowd. Mahmoud Salem writes: mosque in Assiut and crowds joined Mohamed Abdul Rahman were ar- molotov cocktails at the “Islamist The FJP released a subsequent USD 7.0193 7.0494 “Although the Brotherhood seems the procession chanting against rested with two rifles, a pistol and youth guarding the headquarters”. statement criticizing media cover- EUR 9.0789 9.738 at a loss for what to do now, Morsi’s Morsi and the Brotherhood. Funer- 280 bullets; they were referred to According to the FJP, police inter- age of the clashes and denied FJP only option to allow for their sur- als for the other two victims were the prosecution for investigation, vened to protect the FJP building. members shot protesters. They said GBP 10.6074 11.3774 vival is to sacrifice his leadership.” held earlier on Monday. reported Al-Ahram. “We condemn all forms of vio- such reports led to attacks on their SAR 1.864 1.9788 Page 5 Assiut prosecution ordered an Tamarod Coordinator Alaa Ha- lence and are keen on adhering to headquarters and the injury of four investigation into the clashes. kim blamed Assiut’s governor for peaceful demonstrations since we members of the party. 2 Daily news egypt TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 www.thedailynewsegypt.com

Ministers resign in Former Muslim Brotherhood leader to be investigated By Hend Kortam available on YouTube, in which Akef protest over latest can be heard to say: “The judiciary A judge was assigned to conduct is corrupt…” investigations into a complaint On its website, the newspaper clashes against former Supreme guide said that it was astonished that of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mo- Akef denied their interview, adding Heads of tourism, environment, hamed Mahdi Akef. that it has chosen to not publish State-run MENA reported on several of Akef’s remarks because communication and parliamentary affairs Monday that Judge Tharwat Ham- of the volatile political situation in mad and his team were assigned Egypt. ministries submit tHeir resignations to run the investigations, which Al-Jarida said the interview was are expected to be held within the conducted by Amr Hosny on Sun- By Ola Noureldin tion, in protest to the lack of “govern- next few days. day, 31 March inside Akef’s office. ing authority, ” that he claimed was Akef is being investigated be- On 10 April, state-run Al-Ahram Four key ministers have submitted made clear amid the protests calling cause of an interview he gave to reported that an Alexandria-based their resignations to President Mo- for the removal of Morsi, state-run the Kuwaiti news service Al Jarida lawyer filed a complaint against

hamed Morsi on Monday, in solidarity Al-Ahram reported. in April, in which he allegedly said AFP/file photo Akef for attacking the judiciary. with protesters calling for his ouster. Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaza- “men of the judiciary are standing Former Supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Mahdi Akef Akef served as Supreme Guide Minister of State for Legal Af- ou, Minister of Environment Khaled in the way of the president.” of the Brotherhood from 2004 to fairs and Parliamentary Councils, Ha- Fahmy, and Minister of Communica- Brotherhood lawyer Mahmoud Akef has denied that he gave the Radio and Television Union. 2010. He is currently a member of tem Bagato, went to the cabinet on tions Atef Helmy also submitted their Abul Enein said, “It was never the interview to Al Jarida, reported the Al-Jarida, in turn, has provided an the Brotherhood’s Guidance Bu- Monday morning to offer his resigna- resignations. case that Akef insulted the judiciary.” website of the state-run Egyptian audio recording of the interview, reau. protesters shut down Mogamma, launch army sets 48-hour ultimatum Continued from page 1 the roadmap promised by the armed forces would contradict their roadmap. civil disobedience movement “The army’s first and foremost loy- She stated that the Armed Forces’ road- alty goes out to the Egyptian people,” map involves only the mechanism of re- Civil disobedience movements kick off in Port Said and Menufiya, demanding the president’s ouster Wahba said. “This isn’t the Muslim moving Morsi from power, and not what Brotherhood’s army.” follows his removal. By Ola Noureldin Ahmed Al-Hawary, Al-Dostour party “There is no contradiction between member and 30 June Front member, us and the Armed Forces,” Wahba said. Protesters in Tahrir Square staged a said that the statement clarifies that the “The people and the army are one.” sit-in at the Mogamma government armed forces’ are leaning towards the Al-Hawary stated that thus far, the building on Monday morning, de- peoples’ will. Armed Forces are holding onto their manding the departure of President “The army is obviously refusing stance of refusing to intervene in political Mohamed Morsi and early presiden- to let the situation evolve into a civil affairs. He added that when the people tial elections. war,” Al-Hawary said. “Already Islamist took to the streets calling for the over- A Mogamma employee who pre- movements are attacking civilians with throw of Morsi, they did so within the ferred to remain anonymous said the weapons.” context of the roadmap offered by the building was entirely surrounded by Al-Hawary stated that “nobody group which had called for the protests, protesters at 8am. He added that the wants a military coup”, hoping that which is Tamarod. He added that the employees currently inside had either Morsi would “come to his senses” and Armed Forces had stressed their respect stayed on from the previous day, or succumb to the people’s demands and the peoples’ demands, and that those de- come early before the protesters avoid “sacrificing the Egyptian people by mands include the Front’s roadmap. closed the doors. sticking to his stubborn position.” Al-Hawary said that although the He denied any form of civil disobe- The 30 June Front, initially launched Front would be uncompromising con- dience inside building. by Tamarod, offered a roadmap for the cerning the people’s demands, there The Delta governorate of Menufiya phase which follows the hypothetical would likely be “some give and take.” is meanwhile witnessing widespread removal of Morsi. The roadmap involves Saad Omara, leading figure in the civil disobedience, said Al-Dostour choosing a prime minister from the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP), said he Party member Yosri Ramzy. He stat- national figures to take over the presi- is yet to “examine the situation” before ed the protests escalated on 30 June dential powers and form a cabinet of making any statements regarding the when the demonstrators forcefully efficient ministers. The Front’s roadmap Armed Forces’ statement. FJP spokes- shutdown several state buildings. would also see the delegation of the person Tarek Al-Morsi added that the

Ramzy said employees are either Rose T. Aaron by Photo Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC) party has not yet released a statement. staying home or protesting in several The Mogamma government building in the background was the scene of a sit-in by protesters demanding that the chairman as president; his role would Kenneth Roth, Human Rights Watch’s squares in the governorate, chanting president leave and early elections be held be honourary, however, as the executive executive director, stated in a personal against the president and demand- power would fall to the prime minister. tweet that despite “Morsi’s many prob- ing his overthrow. He added that the demonstrators are waiting to join the issued its first statement of “the rev- ple to besiege the presidential palace. The state’s internal and external security lems, Egypt’s military sets a very dan- protests in Menufiya are intensifying 30 June Front. olution” early Monday morning, de- Meanwhile, Essam Al-Erian, deputy would meanwhile be left to the National gerous precedent by insisting on early much faster than those in Cairo. “The majority of Port Said is pro- manding Morsi step down by Tuesday head of the Freedom and Justice Party Defence Council. The transitional period presidential elections” and threatening In Port Said, Al-Dostour Party testing, yet civil disobedience will 5pm. The campaign threatened that if stated on his Facebook page that civil outlined in the roadmap is due to ex- with military “coup”. member Khaled Saeed said civil dis- widely start on Tuesday if Mohamed demands are not met by Tuesday af- obedience will not take place, “as the pire within six months, to be followed Both the presidency and the Brother- obedience had already begun on Morsi does not step down,” Saeed ternoon, calls for civil disobedience delusional imagine.” He added that by presidential elections held with full hood were scheduled to hold press con- Monday but to a “minor extent.” He stated. will begin throughout the country, to- Egypt would not go through a military judicial monitoring. ferences on Monday night following the added that the majority of would-be The Tamarod (Rebellion) campaign gether with an invitation to the peo- coup as suggested by some “failures”. Wahba ruled out the possibility that announcement from the Armed Forces.

Six private TV channels reject presidency welcomes protests, rejects demands government Adviser to the president on foreign relations and international cooperation Essam Al-Haddad says caving to demands of early warnings elections would destroy democracy By Basil El-Dabh “are motivated by their rejection of The advisor presented three ways national dialogue, and criticised the “I believe we can come together to By Nourhan Dakroury specific policies or outcomes of the in which change could come about. opposition for rejecting offers from find a way that builds our country, not Early presidential elections would de- government or by the perceptions of The first option, he said, is through par- the president to do so on multiple one that destroys our democracy,” Six private TV channels issued a state- stroy democracy, said advisor to the the attitude of this government.” He liamentary elections. Through a House occasions. said Al-Haddad. ment on Monday to reject “threat let- president on foreign relations and added that while they represented a of Representatives, Al-Haddad argued, The third way was through de- The presidency is ready to do any- ters” sent to them by the General Au- international cooperation Essam Al- range of grievances, protesters had the opposition could potentially allow manding early presidential elections thing to return stability to the country thority for Investment and Free Zones. Haddad. not agreed on “specific solutions” to for early presidential elections if the through demonstrations, which he as permitted by the law and consti- On Friday, the authority issued a The presidential advisor welcomed those grievances. legislative body could not agree with considered would: “simply destroy… tution, said presidential spokesman warning of closure to those channels the peaceful aspect of demonstra- “More importantly,” Al-Haddad the president on a prime minister. This democracy.” Omar Amer in a Sunday night press in the event that they “cross the legal tions on 30 June in a statement on continued, “the opposition to Presi- path, in his opinion, was the “most obvi- “Most importantly, there has not conference. limits” by “insulting and offending” Sunday night, calling it “another day dent Morsi’s government has not ous way for Egyptians to bring about been a single coherent proposal that He also called preconditions be- public figures. of democratic practice that we all been able to specify the mechanisms all the changes they seek.” addresses how a stable legitimacy fore dialogue between opposition and The channels asserted that such cherish.” by which such [an] agreement may be Al-Haddad said the second op- could be acquired by any government the presidency “unacceptable” in light warnings are a setback to the free- Al-Haddad stated that the protests developed.” tion was to build consensus through after this point,” he said. of the current crisis. doms gained by the people of Egypt af- ter the fall of former President Hosni Mubarak’s regime. The statement assured Egyptians Foreign minister assured of protection of egyptians in iraq that they will “not withdraw from defending the rights of the people to Iraqi foreign minister confirms protection of Egyptians after two killed in Baghdad learn,” adding that Articles 45 and 48 of the constitution doesn’t permit the By Joel Gulhane the necessary measures to provide said the Egyptian embassy is in close Sectarian violence between Shi’a and violence in June.” The number of closure of private channels unless the protection for the Egyptians living in contact with the Iraqi authorities and Sunni Muslims is a common oc- deaths fell from 1,045 in May. court issues a verdict of closure. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mo- Iraq and Egyptian interests there.” and the ministry is confident that currence in Iraq. According to the Violent attacks between sectar- The channels which issued the joint hamed Amr received assurances Zebari confirmed that the Iraqi gov- they will cooperate with the Egyp- United States Central Intelligence ian groups in Iraq rose following statement are ONTV, CBC, Dream, that Egyptian citizens and interests ernment “is committed to providing tian side. Agency, Shi’a Muslims make up 60%- the US invasion and the subsequent Al-Nahar, Al-Hayat TV, and Al-Kahera in Iraq will be protected. This fol- care and full protection of Egyptian When asked if the killing of the 65% of the population in Iraq, while removal of President Saddam Hus- Wal Nas. lows the murder of two Egyptians in nationals and interests in Iraq.” Egyptians in Iraq is connected to the Sunnis make up 32%-37%. sein in 2003. Hussein, a Sunni, op- The General Authority for Invest- the aftermath of the killing of four A diplomatic source inside the killing of four Shi’a Muslims in Egypt The United Nations Assistance pressed other religious groups dur- ment and Free Zones is a government Shi’a Muslims in Egypt in June. Egyptian ministry confirmed that last week, the source said: “With all Mission for Iraq announced in a state- ing his time in office. Between 2006 agency working for the Ministry of In- Amr contacted his Iraqi coun- two Egyptians were killed in two the information we have regarding the ment on Monday that 761 people and 2008 sectarian violence peaked vestment in charge of private media terpart Hoshyar Zebari on Sunday separate incidents in Baghdad over incident there is a tendency to believe were killed and 1,771 were injured resulting in the deaths of tens of outlets. morning and “asked him to take the last five days. The source also that there could be a connection.” in Iraq as a result “acts of terrorism thousands of Iraqis. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Daily news egypt 3

www.thedailynewsegypt.com eight dead and 70 injured at Muslim Dozens of sexual Brotherhood’s Moqattam headquarters assaults reported Activists sAy snipers tArgeted protesters And thAt A 14-yeAr-old boy is Among the deAd in tahrir Unprecedented number of sexual assault cases reported By Menna Mourad amid 30 June’s mass protests Eight were killed during an attack on the Muslim Brotherhood’s head- By Rana Muhammad Taha The initiative accused “extremist quarters in Moqattam on Sunday Islamist media” of supporting such evening, according to the Ministry Dozens of female protesters were violence by describing the victims of Health. sexually assaulted on Sunday, in- as “immoral” or foreign agents. The Tahrir Doctors Society said 70 cluding one woman who was kid- The initiative said President Mo- were also injured during the attack. napped for five hours, according hamed Morsi , Prime Minister Hes- Tarek Al Morsy, a Freedom and to a number of anti-harassment ham Qandil and “extremist Islamist Justice Party spokesperson said, movements. movements”, were all accountable “These attacks showed the caliber The I Saw Harassment initiative for the attacks. It called on dif- of the opposition calling for power said in a statement on Monday that ferent anti-harassment groups to to lead the people.” Al Morsy de- 51 instances of sexual assault were document all reported attacks to scribed the Tamarod movement and reported between Friday and Sunday. be used as evidence of Morsi be- National Salvation Front as “assault- Initiative member Veronica Benjamin ing responsible for “crimes against ers on the will of the people.” stated her organisation received re- humanity”. A protester, Amr Bassiouny, re- ports of three sexual assaults in the I Saw Harassment encouraged counted what happened after he vicinity of the presidential palace on women not to be intimidated and joined the protests from 12.30am Sunday, whereas most took place in to continue participating in pro- on Monday. He said that snipers ran- or near Tahrir Square. tests. domly shot at protesters standing at Operation Anti Sexual Harass- The Free Egyptians Party (FEP) a distance of 200-300 metres away ment, a group of volunteers who released a statement Sunday warn- from the headquarters. help sexual harassment and assault ing of the danger of “terrorising” Bassiouny added that protest- victims, reported an initial 46 sex- women and “tainting our great ers closer to the headquarters, at a ual assaults in the vicinity of Tahrir revolution” through such acts. It

distance of 50 metres, were shot at Halim El-Shaarani/DNE Square during Sunday’s protests. also emphasised that the revolu- right away in the head. People torched and looted the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Moqattam early on Monday morning The group said this was the biggest tion should remain peaceful and “I saw only two or three guns number of attacks reported during continue to value the contribution with protesters amidst thousands,” two bodies that were then released and chest by bullets fired from the the January 25th revolution saying, a protest they had ever received. of female revolutionaries. added Bassiouny, claiming that the to the families. Brotherhood’s headquarters. The “there is no way you can compare, “Several cases required medical The FEP stated that the Egyptian protesters could not have used The remaining bodies are await- autopsy performed on the two the NDP was an opportunistic care,” the group stated through its people will “strike strongly against them because they were standing ing autopsy pending a directive from bodies confirmed they were shot, group in a dictatorial regime”. official Twitter account. “One even all those who seek to blemish the far from the headquarters. the district attorney. said Seif. The NDP however, commented needed surgery.” revolution”, adding that Egyptians Bassiouny said that two ar- Activist Mona Seif, who visited Al Morsy rejects the claims that sarcastically via twitter that it is now Tahrir Bodyguard, another anti “are entirely aware of those who moured vehicles passed the scene Zeinhom morgue, said a 14-year-old what happened to the Brotherhood the Brotherhood’s turn to fall. sexual harassment group, reported stand behind such desperate acts but none intervened to protect the boy was among the dead. headquarters is similar to what hap- The Brotherhood’s headquarters at least 35 cases of sexual harass- to eliminate women from Tahrir protesters. Seif said eyewitnesses reported pened to the National Democratic were looted and burned Monday ment on Sunday. Square.” An autopsy was performed on the victims were shot in the head Party’s (NDP) headquarters during morning after Sunday’s violence. “Yesterday was very difficult in “Such assaults all come in the regards to sexual harassment,” context of failed trials aiming to Benjamin said. preserve a regime which lacks le- Opposition Benjamin stated that the worst gitimacy,” the statement read. Violence mars nationwide marches case reported to I Saw Harassment Presidential adviser on foreign supports was that of a girl who was kid- relations Essam Al-Haddad claimed Continued from page 1 the Alexandria Security Directorate remained peaceful. napped by a mob in Tahrir Square in a statement on Saturday that the denied he suffered injuries. “People know that the area is full increased protests from the company of her brother crowds in Tahrir Square were “out Khater said the clashes led to one of Alexandria Al-Dostour Party of hunters with a lot of weapons, so and cousin for five hours. of control”. He noted the case of a the Islamists being shot, although he is member Haitham Al-Hariri said the no one would dare to do anything,” President Mohamed Benjamin said attacks peaked Dutch journalist who was allegedly unsure of the circumstances. protests were peaceful, however, with Ashour said, noting that at the only between 4-9pm, adding that most gang raped near the square, one of “Some people said it was friendly “no clashes” occurring. point where chants had turned ag- Morsi lost his legitimacy, cases occurred inside the round- seven reported on Friday, adding fire, others said it was from one of “This was the biggest protest in Al- gressive, the governor had exited the about of Tahrir Square or in the that such criminal acts “do not ap- the townspeople,” Khater said, add- exandria in the past two and a half years building through a back door and left there will be no dialogue: nearby side streets. pear to be politically motivated or ing that the protesters were both “un- since the revolution began,” he said. in a pickup truck. statements I Saw Harassment accused the controlled.” armed and peaceful,” and estimating The city also witnessed a funeral In Gharbeya governorate, tens of Muslim Brotherhood of using mob The protests marking the second the numbers at Modereya Square at procession for Brigadier General Mo- thousands of protesters gathered in Several political groups issued state- sexual assaults to “taint the revo- anniversary of the 25 January Revo- approximately 35,000. hamed Hany, police inspector in North Mahalla and Tanta, according to Al- ments Monday expressing their full lution” and show the international lution were also marred by sexual In Alexandria, Yossry Al-Sayed, me- Sinai, attended by several thousand. Dostour Party members Moustafa Ali support for the anti-government community that Egyptian protest- assaults, with at least 24 cases re- dia officer of the Egyptian Socialist Hany was killed in a drive-by shooting and Moustafa Amer, who emphasised protests and marches that occurred ers are “uncivilised”. ported. Democratic Party (ESDP) and corre- in Al-Khalafa in Sinai on Saturday. the peaceful nature of the demonstra- across the country on Sunday. spondent for Al-Sout Al-Araby, died Although one was killed in the Kafr tions in the two cities. They supported the “public’s de- of heart failure, according to state- Al-Sheikh governorate, lawyer and Both stated that in their respective mand of the regime’s downfall,” called owned Al-Ahram. The ESDP told activist Ahmed Ashour said that the areas, the number of people on the for an open-ended sit-in, and some 6 april founder denies that the paper that Mos’id was attacked “between 40,000 and 60,000” pro- streets had exceeded those during stressed their refusal to engage in by Muslim Brotherhood supporters testers gathered at the governorate the ouster of former president Hosni dialogue with the presidency. its members left to join while he was sitting at a cafe; however building in the city Kafr Al-Sheikh had Mubarak on 11 February 2011. In its statement, the National Sal- vation Front (NSF) condemned the violence in Cairo, Beni Suef and Assiut pro-Morsi demonstrations that left several dead, and condemned egyptians protest abroad the storming of the Muslim Brother- By Rawan Ezzat rumour. A number of 6 April members hood’s main headquarters in Cairo. joined the protests and spoke on the Embassies across the world scene of protests on 30 June The NSF demanded that security In a statement released on Monday, stage.” He added, “ 30 June was not officials reveal the identities of those Ahmed Maher, founder of the 6 April the first time; it occurred a couple of Expatriate Egyptians protested out- responsible of violence, and called for Youth Movement, denied rumours times before.” side their embassies worldwide on peaceful protests. that members had joined pro-Morsi Hassan added that it is normal that Sunday in coordination with the mas- Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby declared in its protests in Rabaa Al-Adaweya. 6 April would deny such actions of sive protests within the country. statement that the sole responsibility Maher stated that the state media their members, but said that it was In London, around 200 people of the current government should be had “fabricated news.” witnessed by all Rabaa Al-Adaweya gathered outside the Egyptian em- to protect peaceful protesters. “The movement will not leave the protesters. bassy to voice the demands of the Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby demanded that streets until the overthrow of the re- “The numbers were incredible, to Tamarod campaign – calling for the the head of the Supreme Constitution- gime and will continue to escalate the care about few 6 April members joining, ouster of President Mohamed Morsi al Court (SCC) take over presidential issue to civil disobedience,” read the but this happened and it is not wrong and early presidential elections, state- duties for a period not more than six statement. to admit that they wanted to support owned MENA reported. months, in order to form a national State-run Al-Ahram reported that the legitimate president,” said Hassan. The Muslim Brotherhood’s Free- unity government, set a committee to several members of the movement Khater accused the Brotherhood dom and Justice Party also reported a adjust specific articles in the current had joined Pesident Mohamed Mor- of trying to split the revolutionar- protest by Egyptians in the northwest constitution, and call for early presi- si’s supporters at Rabaa Al-Adaweya ies and form chaos. He stressed that of England in support of the president. dential and parliamentary elections. because they sympathised with rem- members of the movement were Protesters in Paris were also di- The Strong Egypt Party called the nants of the Mubarak regime. spread all across Egypt, and have

vided, with two rival protests in the Members Al-Dostour Abroad for the Official from Page Photo party’s members to join in protests Ehab Khater, 6 April coordinator staged a sit-in everywhere. French capital in support of and op- Egyptians gathered in Geneva Switzerland on Sunday demanding that and sit-ins. in Beni Suef, said: “One person does Maher concluded his statement by position to the president, MENA said. Morsi steps down The 30 June Front reiterated their re- not represent the movement, and the stressing that millions had joined the Dozens of Egyptians residing in fusal to speak with presidential officials, official position of the movement is mass protests because of the inflex- Norway gathered outside their em- Al-Dostour Party abroad also re- Geneva, Switzerland and in Sydney, saying that protesters “should continue announced by the spokesperson or ibility of the Brotherhood and their bassy in Oslo, demanding Morsi’s ported that protesters gathered in Australia calling on Morsi to leave. their sit-ins in vital areas including the our Facebook page.” failure in leading the country, stating departure, MENA reported. As the Stockholm, Sweden; Dublin, Ireland; Egyptians raised a red card to sig- Shura council, the ministries, Al-Qubba “Abdel Rahman Ezz, a former 6 that: “the movement will join the rev- protesters chanted against the Mus- Toronto, Canada; and in several Ger- nify their rejection of the government Palace and other squares across the April member, joined the protests olutionaries on Tuesday’s march, and lim Brotherhood, police stationed man cities. outside the Egyptian embassy in Ri- country including Tahrir Square.” claiming he is a 6 April member, but will refuse the return of the remnant themselves near the embassy to se- Hundreds of Egyptians raised the yadh, the Saudi capital. On Monday morning the Tama- he is not,” stated Khater, adding that regime or the army.” cure the protest. Egyptian flag in front of the United MENA also reported that Yemeni rod campaign called for million-man Ezz and other Muslim Brotherhood Mass protests erupted throughout Al-Dostour Party said Egyptians Nations headquarters in New York political groups protested outside marches to occur on Tuesday, de- members had formed a group called Egypt on 30 June after the Tamarod protested in the Danish capital Co- to voice their opposition to President the Egyptian embassy in the Yemeni manding that President Mohamed ‘Free 6 April.’ campaign called for early presidential penhagen against Morsi’s government. Morsi and the Brotherhood. capital, Sana’a, calling on Morsi to step Morsi step down by 5pm Tuesday. Al-Jamaa Al-Islamiya spokesperson elections, including gathering at Tahrir An official page for members of Similarly, protesters gathered in down in order to prevent bloodshed. Additional reporting by Fatma Khaled Mohamed Hassan said, “this is not a Square and the presidential palace. 4 DaIly News egypt TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 www.thedailynewsegypt.com IN-Focus amr Moussa to the Muslim Brotherhood: take the people seriously Daily News egypt speaks to CoNfereNCe party heaD aND NatioNal salvatioN froNt leaDer amr moussa

Basil El-Dabh If the protests are successful, and Wafaa Abd El Bary how do you see the following transitional period? Founder of the Conference Party I foresee that in this situation, Amr Moussa is a leading figure in the head of the Supreme Constitu- the National Salvation Front (NSF), tional Court would serve as a “sym- which announced its participation bol of the state”, that the Armed in protests on 30 June calling for Forces would oversee internal and early presidential elections. The external security, and that a tech- former minister of Foreign Af- nocratic government would over- fairs and secretary general of the see the [economy] and deal with Arab League discussed President urgent economic issues. The tran- Mohamed Morsi’s performance, sition would be short. I am against opposition plans beyond Morsi, a long transitional period. A short and the NSF’s internal affairs in an one would last six months, after interview with Daily News Egypt which there would be an elected before 30 June demonstrations president, an elected House of Representatives, and an objective What are your thoughts about constitution. President Mohamed Morsi’s We have six months maximum speech on Wednesday and his to deal with the constitution, presi- call to form a committee to over- dential elections, and parliamenta-

see constitutional amendments? ry elections at its end. The govern- Mohamed Omar It was a speech, in my opinion, ment would economically oversee Amr Moussa, former minister of Foreign Affairs and leading figure in the National Salvation Front that created many negative re- the country during the transitional sponses. He, as the president of the period. republic, engaged in “name calling.” They think that The issue of the [constitutional] In terms of an economic plan, committee was just routine talk. All what steps should be taken in a this is all exagger- of these calls bring nothing new. transitional period if Morsi were ation and this will Among these issues, there is to leave? nothing new. The speech itself, The most important thing is the make them fail, and the occasion, could have been budget is currently agreed upon. because they don’t better. In addition, we didn’t see The first thing a new government anything about tomorrow or the would [do is to] assess this budget see the reality. future. Maybe he’s convinced him- and then work with the IMF. They have to see self that a year is enough (I think I think we need a prime minister he said something like this in his who understands the economy and the reality. If there speech). The truth is the speech its relationship with the current is anger, deal with neglected what his plan is, moving financial situation and large proj- forward or what the solutions are ects, prices, and unemployment. it. If the protests to the existing problems. He didn’t The minister of finance is the most speak about water, he didn’t speak important minister in the cabinet. and arguments about security in Sinai, he didn’t We can’t bring someone who isn’t are against your talk about security in general, and experienced in economic matters he didn’t speak about the Interna- and hides under a chair when the policies, deal with tional Monetary Fund (IMF) loan. IMF is mentioned. it. Discuss it with He didn’t speak about any of I see it is in the benefit of the these important issues. He didn’t country for the prime minister to them. Take the place the next steps before the understand how to manage the people seriously Mohamed Omar citizens. state and all of its aspects, includ- Moussa tells Daily News Egypt the government must accept criticism The situation is inflamed, and 30 ing the budget. June will be a different and impor- The minister of finance is an ex- In the face of rising violence I believe there is...[denial]. They accept the collapse of the state, but you cannot accuse millions and ex- tant day because there is a large tremely important position and it re- throughout different governor- think that this is all exaggeration they are going to protect the right clude them. They were not ruling, outcry from the people… that quires someone with experience and ates, the Freedom and Justice and this will make them fail, because of the people to freely express they were members – members in there is something wrong. The who is well-known and respected. Party (FJP) has accused the NSF they don’t see the reality. They have their views. So, this balance is very the villages, governorates, [and so difference between us (as an op- and Tamarod, mentioning you by to see the reality. If there is anger, delicate and is good for the country. forth]. We are for all Egyptians, and position, the people, and citizens) name in a statement last week, of deal with it. If the protests and ar- exclusion is a bad policy. and the government is that the spreading violence and chaos. guments are against your policies, There are discussions about the We are living a new and differ- government sees that behind all Amr Moussa: The name of the deal with it. Discuss it with them. NSF bringing former members of ent era. [There is all] this paranoia this there is a conspiracy. [The game isn’t violence. The name of the Take the people seriously. the dissolved National Democrat- about the previous regime coming government thinks] the people game is the anger of people, the frus- ic Party(NDP) into the fold, and back. We have to have confidence must be following money. But tration of the people. If the party you You have recently repeatedly as Mohamed ElBaradei recently in ourselves, and I don’t buy these we are going out [to protest] mentioned considers any protest or stressed the importance of dem- pointed out, there are around arguments that the NDP is coming in anger with the state of criticism as violence, then they are onstrations on 30 June- two million members. Do you back. It’s not coming back. This is Egypt, we are angry at what missing the point. The point is there Amr Moussa: Absolutely, we in- think there should be some sort being said as a way of making the we see in this country and we is a state of [denial] in many circles sist on the peaceful nature of the of vetting process when deter- people afraid and hesitant. But I’m are angry because the indica- in the government and the parties protests on 30 June and the days mining with whom to engage? not of this opinion at all. tors are all regressing. supporting the regime that criti- after. Amr Moussa: We are all Egyp- cism, protests, anger, frustration are tians, and we are all protesting. Are there current disagreements all man-made and does not express And given General Abdul Fatah We are all angry and we are afraid within the NSF? How did the the real situation in the country. Al-Sisi’s comments earlier this that our country and our state group react to your meeting with week , how do you anticipate the will collapse. We shouldn’t differ- [Deputy Supreme Guide of the army’s role if things do escalate? entiate between generations. [As Muslim Brotherhood] Khairat El- Amr Moussa: First of all, it is good for] this question of “feloul”, this Shater? that the army decided it would step was an expression created by the There have always been differ- in and protect all national and gov- Muslim Brotherhood and many of ences; it’s like a canvas made up of ernmental institutions and build- [the media] just ran with it. But the different colours. We are insisting ings. We don’t need destruction fact remains that in the presiden- that it continues [like this, though]; of the state or the symbols of the tial elections in the second round, it’s fine to have different view- state. In any case, we are talking almost 13 million people voted points. They had a point of view about a peaceful day [30 June], but for the other candidate [Ahmed in my meeting with El-Shater, and a day of strong protests in which Shafiq]. Those people are Egyptians, I had a different viewpoint. When people are standing firm in sup- and you cannot discredit them be- we meet with FJP leaders, it is not port of Tamarod’s demand for early cause they have a different point of right to say that this one is right to [presidential elections]. view. This doesn’t necessarily mean meet and this is wrong. It is illogical. But the intervention of the army the return of the previous regime. has two functions. First, to maintain This is out of the question. [So are] What if this meeting had been security and peace, and second, to claims the NDP is back; the NDP is presented to the NSF first? intervene in politics. I don’t think not back. But the members of NDP We do not need permission. In the army [wants to do this]. What are also Egyptians, and unless there political life, there is freedom of the army said in its statement a are certain accusations or certain movement as long as we agree on couple days back is that they cannot cases for one or two, or 20, or 100, the main points. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Disclaimer: Commentaries published Daily news egypt 5 by Daily News Egypt do not reflect the position of the paper, but the independent opinions of their authors. commentary www.thedailynewsegypt.com so, what’s next? police uniforms Good Morning Egypt… why they sent out two Presidency will not be assuaged any other way. and accountability So, 30 June arrived, and as antici- spokespeople in press conferences And please, dear Brotherhood ad- pated, it was spectacular. What yesterday, and each seemed more visors who are reading this, stop People are angry and protesting could only be described as an end- defensive and uncomfortable than thinking that repeating the word in Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, South Af- less sea of people swarmed Egypt’s the last. But in final conclusion, they legitimacy will save you. It won’t. rica, Greece, Spain and many other streets, showcasing a flood of flags both showcased the intellectual What we saw on 30 June were argu- places. But it was the protests in and red cards to “President” Mo- and political bankruptcy of Morsi ably the greatest demonstrations Berlin, Germany a short time back hamed Morsi and his beloved Mus- and his advisors: they offered no in modern history, and it was all that caught my attention. It was lim Brotherhood. The infighting solutions or initiatives, and called over Egypt, while the supporters not the issues people were pro- between different factions in the upon the “youth” to negotiate to of the regime were all clustered in testing about, but the police uni- marches was nonexistent, while the resolve the crisis. Big mistake. First one intersection in Cairo. You lost forms that were striking. It was a violence dreaded and anticipated of all, all ages went down yesterday, the support of the population, and simple but brilliant mechanism for by many ended up being a fraction so singling out the youth will not no words can remedy that; only MahMoud SalEM individual accountability. And as of what was expected. As news of resolve the problem for the older actions will. Egypt braces for a new season of the dead and the sexually assaulted generations who went down, and No matter what happens, let’s attempts to take them away from protests inspired by the Tamarod in Tahrir Square put a damper on secondly, the youth are even more celebrate the Egyptians who have us. The age of the strong stabilising campaign and the one-year anni- our spirits towards the end of the unwilling to compromise than the stood by the millions in opposition autocratic regimes in the Middle versary of the president’s inaugu- day, the majority of the population elder generation. The Brotherhood to attempts of creating a theocratic East is over. For one last time, the ration, I wonder whether this is a IRIS BoutRoS remains ecstatic at the outpouring tried to use a card played by the state in Egypt. Muslims and Chris- people will decide their fate, not useful thing to consider. of support and solidarity seen on Supreme Council of the Armed tians went down yesterday to stop regimes or interests. Also, dear US Deployed in Berlin as the pro- anisms that might help repair that the streets yesterday. Forces during the transitional pe- a government that: (1) attempted government: it would be wise to re- testers gathered, the gear worn relationship. While we seem to be marching riod, but it won’t work this time. to destroy the institution of the move Ambassador Anne Patterson by the police was mostly standard The population tends to see towards the direction of the third Even if the youth have leaders, they state; (2) utilised religion to smear from her position, and place her as – except for the jackets. Helmet, the police as a homogenous insti- scenario (mentioned in my previ- have learned the lesson from their its opponents and critics; and (3) far away from the Middle East as check. Bulletproof vest, check. Ba- tution, but in reality it is not. What ous article), some things are still predecessors and will not allow incited sectarianism on an unprec- possible for her complete and epic ton and shield, check. Jacket with we think of as the police in Egypt unclear. First, what will Morsi and themselves to be used as an inter- edented level against both Chris- failure to do her job and complete unique number, what? is a mix of professional police of- the Brotherhood do to resolve this mediary or cover for the regime. tians and Shi’a (locally and abroad). antagonism to the population in The police officers were wear- ficers trained in the police acad- situation? Secondly, which side will So let’s be constructive: what In the new Egypt there will natural- your name. Transfer her elsewhere. ing jackets that can uniquely emy, officer assistants trained the military take this time? can Morsi do? Well, he has a num- ly be a place for Salafi and religious Swaziland sounds nice. identify individual officers and in other academic institutions, So far the military and the police ber of moves, but none of them conservative parties, but they will The next few days are incredibly therefore hold them account- and average citizens performing are taking the same position that entail him staying in office for long. have to abide by the rules of the important, and if the government able for their actions. Individually their national service that are they took during the Camel inci- He can abdicate right now and end game: no sectarianism, no thuggery doesn’t respond, then a national identifying officers whether on a significantly less professionally dent, which is clear non-involve- this. He can call for a referendum and no religion in politics. Politics strike is the next logical step. I only daily basis with name patches and trained. Those in national service ment. While most people took the on his continuation in office, which should be the war of ideas aimed hope that the political leadership, badge numbers or with numbered are often deployed in large num- military helicopter’s dropping of will buy him a few weeks. Or he can at making the lives of people better, whether Tamarod or the NSF, get jackets or helmets during crowd bers to control crowds. If these Egyptian flags on Tahrir as a sign call for early presidential elections not a method to get into power to their act together and produce control are common practice in less-trained men are more likely of which side the military is tak- after new parliamentary elections simply fulfil your fantasies of abso- unified positions and actions. Any many countries. to break the law or to have a mo- ing, its inaction so far showcases this fall, which is the one he is most lute power and divine rule. failure to remove this regime will So, from my living room in Cairo, mentary lapse in judgment when that it was simply a PR gesture and likely to end up taking, but it won’t While we are at it, dear western be squarely in their hands, and will I would be able to see if a police of- things get tense, then maybe the an attempt to solidify the military’s be enough. Regardless of what op- analysts and pundits: please don’t leave people like me with no choice ficer in Germany went too far and Ministry of Interior has an incen- position as the “supporter of all tion he takes, but especially if he tell us that we shouldn’t take to the but to leave this land, not out of broke the law. And maybe some- tive to back an approach like this Egyptian people”. It’s a situation goes with the third option, he will streets and overthrow a regime that fear of persecution, but rather out thing could be done about it. Of to protect their own. that can be summarised as this: “I have to: (1) fire the government violates our rights, kills us, places it- of boredom. This cycle of protests course, I can also tell if an Egyp- Similarly, protesters are also will not remove Morsi, so chill out, and the prosecutor general; (2) self above all accountability (popu- that has lasted the past two and a tian police or soldier has gone too not a homogenous group and ac- Brotherhood, but I will throw some call for a new constitutional com- lar or judicial) and fails at providing half years cannot continue, and our far in controlling crowds during countability of citizens is also nec- flags towards you, my dear opposi- mittee; and (3) arrest some of the even the most basic functions of the divisiveness must end once and for mass protests from my same liv- essary for Egypt to more success- tion, so you know that I love you prominent names in the Brother- state due to its insistence on re- all. It’s time we do this right. One ing room in Cairo. That has been fully navigate this new season of too. I am Daddy. I love all my chil- hood and its supporters who have sorting to nepotism over efficiency nation, inalienable rights and all. plainly obvious. We have all seen it. protests we are entering. The label dren equally. For now anyway…” directly facilitated criminal acts or and experience. You have institu- The people have done their part; It was that infamous ‘blue bra’ inci- of protesting has given some citi- As for Morsi and his Brother- incited them, if he wishes to keep tions, we don’t. You have rights that it’s time for you to do yours. dent that made us all gasp in hor- zens the cover to damage proper- hood, they seem to be at loss the order going. He needs to sac- are respected in the constitution, ror as the young soldier stomped ty, assault police officers and break as to what to do, for they know rifice the leadership, if he wishes we don’t, and we won’t be silent Mahmoud Salem is a political on a female protester’s bare chest the law in other ways. Some time that they must walk on eggshells for the Brotherhood to survive until they are enshrined as well, activist, writer, and social media repeatedly. The difference that I’m ago I watched as a young man as- regarding their next move. This is in any way. The population’s anger and we will topple any regime that consultant. talking about is whether that offi- saulted an officer sitting in traffic cer can easily be held accountable, with a large rock causing a seri- simply because of a number on his ous head wound and probably a back. That’s how we keep track of concussion. Holding the police ac- footballers. Why not the police? countable should afford them the One of the appealing features same protection. of a strategy like this is it could be Ultimately, putting a number on a not-so-silent majority a start to addressing a fundamen- a jacket during protests is neither tal issue that has been continually a cure all nor the only option. This Back in 25 January 2011, the revo- thousands of disparate and small have appointed themselves judges demanded by the population: po- approach might not work or other lutionaries who started the upris- protests with different demands, of how religious they are. lice and government accountabil- approaches might be more effec- ing were later joined by the Muslim never able to attract the kanaba Now the questions being asked ity. For something like numbered tive. And it certainly would need Brotherhood, who contributed in public. We have, of course, wit- everywhere outside the revolu- jackets to work, the Ministry of In- to be combined with other mea- relatively increasing the number nessed the gatherings by Islamists; tion squares of Egypt are: What terior would have to fully support sures. Grievances the population of protesters. But what made all these were always by almost is next? Whom do the protesters an approach like this. The question has with the police extend beyond the difference was the participa- identical actors. Buses shuttled want? All these questions remind is whether it would. crowd control during protests. tion of what is called “the silent demonstrators from all over the me of the January 2011 revolution. Ultimately, an individual would But a mechanism like this could bloc;” after that, the number of country to squares, streets, or Back then, those who took to have to be identified, the situation be useful. people on the streets soared and intersections, as we see now in the streets didn’t have an alterna- reviewed and legal action taken What is certain is that we can the regime of former president Nasr City. For over a year, since tive for the falling president. Nor if necessary. That would have to expect more protests, which have Hosni Mubarak was brought to the Islamists started ruling the coun- did the country have a strong op- come from the ministry. That may almost always been followed by ground. The silent majority which try, no million-man march or pro- position, except for the Brother- be difficult as police institutions some level of violence in clashes we Egyptians call “Kanaba (couch) test occurred; even the relatively hood, which, despite its previous around the world are a strong since the start of the January 25th people,” are in reality the large large protests against President status as a “banned” group, en- brotherhood where you protect Revolution. These clashes have group of citizens buried in their Mohamed Morsi’s constitutional tered the elections and won (albeit your own because, among other fuelled some level of disappoint- own daily struggle to survive and declaration did not attract the with conditions set by Mubarak’s reasons, the work requires strong ment in the police. And it seems keep afloat in very dire days. poor or apolitical. What we are Rana allaM regime). What we know now for a trust relationships. In Germany, that the police are finding it dif- The Kanaba bloc is apolitical, witnessing these days is differ- fact is that the majority of Egyp- for instance, this approach is the ficult to do their job with things as with very simple interests, and its ent; not one political or religious fact the silent bloc that composes tians are suffering, and their strug- subject of much debate and is not they are. The relationship is dam- members have sorted out conclu- group in the country could mo- these numbers. This is the major- gle to live is a disaster. There is no practiced in all municipalities in aged and desperately needs repair. sions that are based solely on their bilise these numbers by itself: not ity that was hit by power outages, escape but to change course. the country because many police Egypt cannot move forward with- own perception. This is the case the Islamists, not the feloul (ex- gas queues, inflation, and an un- Legitimacy rhetoric and elec- organisations strongly oppose it. out the police effectively protect- in every country, and they are the regime supporters), not even the precedented rise in prices of ba- toral process become irrelevant While I can see reasons why the ing citizens and property as it did bloc that changes any election’s re- January 25th revolutionaries (post sic foods. Perhaps most painful for and ineffective when the apoliti- ministry might want to oppose an before the revolution began. That sults. In Egypt, a man with a beard is the 2011 uprising). these people is that their suffering cal, stability-junkies, and the hard- approach like this, I can also see is now a harder job to do. It seems more likely to win elections. But, as When the feloul took to the is not for the sake of a national working women raise their voices good reasons for supporting it. to me that it is worth considering it is everywhere in the world, this streets, they were but a paltry project that elevates the country; in every corner, in every city in this The image of the police and the some immediate and effective so- bloc changes its moves according few camped by the Mustafa Mah- all of this hardship only burdens country when mothers and their relationship with the population lutions to repair that relationship. to the general state of affairs of moud mosque in Dokki, even when them with more loans, interest, children hold small protests under is damaged. Some criticisms seem The alternative of waiting to fully their lives. It is that simple: if their Mubarak was still in power. The and austerity measures. the buildings where they live, and reasonable and valid. But it seems reform the institution and all of lives are unbearable, they will not numbers of Islamists as well as Adding to that the deteriorating when a couch is placed in the mid- that the institution has been a the time and effort it takes to do give you the time of day! These the revolutionaries are known; the state of security, traffic and gar- dle of a street and elderly people scapegoat at times. Some police so is too expensive of an approach groups constituted the real power real crowd that is on the streets bage piles, they are not presented sit in protest. officers might see it the same way. for Egypt now. of the country; they stood against today is the silent majority that has with a plan and they see no steps When the silent majority speaks, After all, some officers demon- Mubarak, toppled the regime that decided to break its silence for a (even baby steps) to lift their daily you would do well to listen. strated with signs about being in Iris Boutros is an applied econo- made them suffer, and then stayed few days. burdens. They see no light at the the service of the population not mist and strategist. She focuses on home. Despite Brotherhood claims of end of the tunnel. And on top of all [email protected] too long ago. Some might see an balanced growth, investment and For two years, we have seen heavy feloul participation, it is in this, there is a group of people who Follow @Run_Rana incentive for accountability mech- decision-making.

Published by Business News for Press, and Sales and Marketing Director Distribution under License from the Supreme Editor Politics Editor Sara Abou Bakr Chairman Chief Editor Deputy Editor Arts & Culture Editor Art Director Ramy Kamal Council of Journalism Maher Hamoud Adel Heine Daily news Mostafa Sakr Saad Zaghloul Campbell MacDiarmid Business Editor Abdel-Azim Saafan 12 Haroon St., Dokki, Cairo, Egypt Rana Allam Dahlia Ali Circulation Manager egypt Tel: +202 37486853 | Fax: +202 37486936 Opinion Editor Thoraia Abou Bakr Sally Kandil [email protected] 6 Daily news egypt TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 www.thedailynewsegypt.com Business egyptian pound stabilises against the immigration reform dollar at 7.04 despite massive protests bill will pass: us treasury secretary By Nada Badawi (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Jacob migrants or children of immigrants,” The Egyptian pound stabilised against Lew said Sunday he was confident im- he said. the US dollar at 7.04 for two days on migration reform would be adopted, The treasury secretary called him- the official market, despite massive despite strong opposition from some self “very optimistic” for US economic anti-government protests on Sunday. Republicans. growth, saying there are “a lot of signs Deputy Treasury Manager of a Last week the US Senate passed that there is a real recovery on the way.” banking corporation Osama El Many- a controversial immigration bill that alawy said that the stabilisation is only would give a path to citizenship for 11 “We have to do it temporary, due to the closure of sev- million undocumented immigrants, because it’s the eral bank branches and headquarters and the legislation is now under de- right thing to do. ahead of demonstrations. bate in the Republican-controlled “Stabilisation of the value of the House of Representatives. We have to do it Egyptian pound happens when there’s Conservatives have criticized because it’s the political stability or when there’s no the Senate version of the overhaul smart thing to do.” demand on banks, and the latter is the and have vowed any House version likely reason,” El Manyalawy said. would need to have significant dif- “Let’s bear in mind that the per- ferences. But, he said, “we have to make sure formance of most banks is very slow But Treasury Secretary Lew he we do not have another round of self- these days due to current political thought the reforms, strongly backed inflicted wounds,” referring to negotia- events, most banks are closed as by President Barack Obama, would tions over the country’s borrowing limit well as the stock exchange, which become law. and budget cuts, which hinder growth. is not affecting the pound yet,” he “I think the immigration reform “I think the president has made explained. will pass,” he said at a conference in clear... that we cannot be in a position In the days ahead of nationwide Aspen, Colorado. ever again that you are negotiating protests against President Mo- “We need to do this for the sake over whether or not the US govern- hamed Morsi, a number of banks of the economy,” he said, emphasizing ment is going to default,” Lew said. announced the closure of many of that taxes paid by these newly legalized He refused to answer questions

their branches, some transferring AFP immigrants could help prolong the sol- on monetary policy or to discuss the their operations to other less dan- The pound stabilised against the dollar at 7.04 despite massive protests on 30 June vency of social security and medicare. process to replace Ben Bernanke as gerous locations fearing a negative And he added, “we have to do it head of the Federal Reserve, whose outcome of the protests. stated that the stabilisation of the will be nowhere near the stabilised The Egyptian pound has lost over because it’s the right thing to do. term ends in January. El Manyalawy explained that citi- Egyptian pound is “barely a positive prices now.” 15% of its value against the dollar We have to it because it’s the smart Though media reports indicate the zens are unlikely to be dealing with indicator, especially since banks will On the black market, the Egyp- during Morsi’s one year in office, con- thing to do.” Treasury Department is involved in banks amid protests, or to carry large resume operations sooner or later, tian pound has registered 7.6 against tributing to an 8.2% rise in the annual “We are a nation of immigrants.You selecting his successor, Lew simply sums of cash. and if protests continue at this rate, the dollar, according to the Central inflation rate last May, compared from look at the fortune 500 companies, 40 said his “conversations with the presi- Financial expert Magdy Tolba the future domestic currency price Bank of Egypt. 7.6% in March. percent of them were started by im- dent should remain private.”

Brazilian autoparts shipments Dana gas new gas discovery in nile Delta to arab countries exceed usD The Begonia-1 well is the 25th discovery in Egypt since 2007 5.2m in 2012 By Sara Aggour Dana Gas, a private sector natural Apex-Brasil gathers Brazilian exporters and Arab in- gas company, has announced the vestors at Brazilian autoparts manufacturers event in discovery of a new gas source in the West El-Maznala concession in Dubai; value of exports of Brazilian autoparts to Egypt the Nile delta. total more than $3m Acting CEO Rashid Al-Jarwan said in a statement: “The company The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) revealed is pleased to announce another suc- that Brazil exported $5.2m worth of autoparts to the Arab world in 2012, with cessful well discovery, which will shipments to Egypt alone amounting to $3m. Apex-Brasil gathered leading add to our production, cash flow Brazilian automotive companies and Arab investors to discuss new invest- and reserves in Egypt.” ment opportunities in the automotive sector during the recently concluded Patrick Allman-Ward, Dana Gas’s Brazilian autoparts manufacturers event in Dubai. general manager, explained that the Egypt, an important gateway to local aftermarkets across the MENA discovery of the Begonia-1 well was region, is a very important destination for Brazilian autoparts shipment, one of many made in 2012, continu- which was estimated globally to be worth $10.47 billion in 2012. Other ing “a series of rich gas discoveries key markets in the MENA region include: UAE, which imported over made last year, with the potential $699,000 worth of autoparts from Brazil in 2012, Tunisia, Jordan, and for fast hook up and production KSA among others. that helps to contribute to meet- Sidney Alves Costa, Director General of the Apex Business Centre in the ing Egypt’s gas needs.” Middle East, said: “Brazilian autoparts are exported to around 186 countries “We are planning to drill two and this clearly validates the important role of Brazilian manufacturers in additional appraisal wells in these the global trade of autoparts. The MENA region has accounted for a huge discoveries before the end of 2013,” percentage of Brazilian autoparts exports and Apex-Brasil is therefore tak- Allman-Ward added. ing proactive efforts to further stimulate new growth opportunities in the According to its statement, the

region. The UAE, in particular, has been a key market for Brazil in the MENA company has notified the govern- Gas Dana website. From region and will certainly play a major role in further expanding trade activities ment of its discovery, and is now Dana Gas has made another gas discovery in the West El-Maznala concession in the Nile delta, the company said between Brazil and the Arab world. The Brazilian autoparts manufacturers preparing to submit a plan as part event organized by Apex-Brasil in Dubai was part of our ongoing thrust to of a development lease application. to 4,000 barrels a day of associated gas and condensate production for months. build on the important gains that Brazilian manufacturers have achieved in Dana Gas’ total investments in condensate, and 250 tonnes of liq- electricity generation and fuel. The company’s combined oil, gas the region. The enthusiastic response we received from all key stakeholders Egypt exceed $1.8bn, making the uefied petrol gas a day. The company, This is the 25th discovery in and natural gas liquids production in and participants of the event clearly points to a very positive growth outlook company the sixth-largest gas pro- which said it had a track record of Egypt since 2007. Estimated average Egypt and the Kurdistan Region of for Brazilian autoparts suppliers in the Arab world.” ducer in Egypt, producing 170m expediting the tie-in of new discov- output for the new well is 33,600 Iraq is 65,000 barrels of oil equiva- standard cubic feet a day, in addition eries, is working to further increase barrels a day during the first five lent a day. Deadline looms for illegal foreign workers in saudi

(AFP) - Illegal foreign workers in Of these, some 180,000 have left in sponsors. Indonesian worker Ali Rahman stood people from poor Asian and Arab coun- of Saudis and protect foreign workers Saudi Arabia, mostly Asians, are in a addition to more than 200,000 unreg- Sharon, a Filipina maid, stood que- outside Jakarta’s consulate, desper- tries where unemployment is high. from the abuse of sponsors,” he said. race against time to take advantage istered workers expelled at the start ing in the scorching heat outside her ately waiting to finalise his documents. According to official statistics, eight However, he warned that the mas- of an amnesty ending Wednesday that of the year under new regulations to country’s embassy in Riyadh. “I’ve lost hope unless the amnesty million expatriates work in the king- sive departure of tens of thousands would allow them to stay or return stamp out illegal immigration. “I’m trying to renew my passport is extended to after 3 July,” he said. dom. of workers will “negatively impact home without prosecution. Many workers are still queueing as I am desperate to find an employer “There are still hundreds of us The new labour ministry regula- business”, pointing out that some King Abdullah announced the outside their embassies to obtain doc- to sponsor me and keep me in the waiting here for consular formalities. tions aim to reduce the number of sectors, including construction, “are amnesty on 3 April, granting foreign uments to either leave Saudi Arabia or kingdom,” she said. And once completed, the paperwork foreign workers to create jobs for not attractive for Saudis” who want workers three months to regularise legalise their status before Wednesday. “I’ve provided fingerprints and has to go to the immigration authori- millions of unemployed Saudis. better paid positions. their residency or leave the oil-rich As in most Gulf states, foreigners obtained a travel document, in case I ties and the labour ministry.” Although the country has the larg- He said the labour ministry should Gulf monarchy to avoid being black- in Saudi Arabia need to be sponsored don’t get my passport ready in time,” It is a worrying time for the work- est Arab economy, its unemployment reduce by “at least 30 percent the listed or jailed and fined. by a local business to obtain entry and the 38-year-old said. ers, most of whom are from India, rate is above 12.5% number of workers in the kingdom, More than 1.5 million illegal foreign work permits. But 25-year-old Anne, also from the Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia, Saudi Arabia has warned employers if the campaign is to be successful”. workers came forward during the Foreigners desperate to work in Philippines, was concerned. but with some from Yemen and Egypt who continue to shelter illegal workers Another expert, Abdulwahab Abu first two months of the amnesty, the the country are willing to pay for “I have a travel document in hand, but too. that they risk up to two years in prison. Dahesh, was more sceptical of the labour ministry said. sponsorship, and sponsoring expatri- I cannot find a seat on a flight to Manila. I They are fearful of the campaign of Economic analyst Fadhl al- amnesty’s touted benefits. It did not say how many illegal ates has become a lucrative business am anxious to be with my daughter who arrests promised by authorities once Bouainain said the move will benefit “As foreigners do more low-paid foreign workers currently live in the for some Saudis. I haven’t seen in four years and hold her the amnesty expires. both Saudis and foreign workers. jobs, replacing them with Saudis will kingdom, but the number is reported But under the new rules workers in my arms,” she told AFP. Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil “This will help reorganise the la- not be quick and the impact on the na- to be around two million. can be employed only by their own In Jeddah, the commercial capital, exporter, is a goldmine for millions of bour market to promote the work tional economy will take some time.” TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Daily news egypt 7 Business www.thedailynewsegypt.com gold market air traffic unaffected by protests: aviation minister The aviation sector, which encom- passes the Cairo International Air- paralysed port as well as smaller airports, is working and operating as usual, ac- By Sara Aggour “We are fearful of how the events cording to Wael El-Madaawy, Egypt’s will turnout. During the 2011 revolu- aviation minister. Egyptian gold vendors have stopped tion, we neither felt safe nor secure In a press conference on Monday, their sales, fearing the further esca- and we had to shut down all our El-Madaawy stated that movement lation of political tension, according branches for more than a month. As within airports would not be affect- to Wasfy Amin, the head of the gold a result, our yearly revenue shrunk by ed by protests and demonstrations division in the chamber of commerce. 25%,” he said. seen throughout Egypt, and that pas- “Trade was halted since Friday, 28 The worldwide gold market wit- sengers should be present at their June, and products were removed nessed a sharp price decline since 17 gates three hours before their de- from window displays for security June; average prices of the 24k ounce parture time. reasons,” he said. decreasing to EGP 8977.04 in 19 El-Madaawy added that passen- Amin indicated that several pre- June. Additional decreases followed, ger traffic at airports throughout cautions were taken to assure that and prices reached EGP 8431.33 on Egypt had recently increased 10%, the safety of vendors and their shops 27 June. Shortly after, prices slightly and that so far, companies faced no would not be compromised. “Instruc- increased and then stabilised to EGP difficulties in making sure passen-

tions were given to all gold traders 8676.23 on 1 July. gers arrive to their destinations on AFP Photo and shop owners to put their gold in Amin explained that there is no time. He stated that passenger traf- The aviation sector, which encompasses the Cairo International Airport as well as smaller airports, is working and safes and to increase the level of se- correlation between the internal po- fic at Cairo airport had increased operating as usual despite political upheaval sweeping the country curity at their shops.” litical tension and price fluctuations; slightly beyond its usual rate. A branch manager in Nasr city, who “The price decrease is on a global lev- The airport has, however, wit- bile checkpoints being set up, as well El-Madaawy concluded by saying going protests seen throughout the preferred to remain anonymous, con- el and it followed the American gov- nessed increased security measures as cameras being installed to moni- that all companies within the EgyptAir country, adding that the airport was firmed that he was staying in his gold ernment’s announcement that it will in and around passenger waiting tor movement and prevent unwanted holding company were operating as operating on “70% punctuality.” shop to protect his products. not be trading government bonds.” rooms, with increased fixed and mo- persons from entering the premises. normal and were not affected by on- Translated from Al-Borsa Newspaper world Bank to fund electricity Declining egyptian pound threatens saudi investments generation Saudi-Egyptian business council tells Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper Saudi investments in Egypt Helwan South gas-fired power plant to help create jobs will be negatively affected by declining pound By Farah Atia It added that reducing factories’ de- outages,” it said. By Doaa Farid cording to the Egypt’s State Informa- tors “only if they intend to get out of pendence on the electricity grid might “The project is designed to improve tion Service (SIS). According to the the market.” He further explained The World Bank says it has approved be made easier by the fact that many the stability of the power system and The declining value of the Egyptian official website, trade between the that those willing to invest in a risky a $585.4m loan to finance Egypt’s of Egypt’s critical industrial processes reliability of electricity supply,” said pound will impact Saudi investors in two neighbours reached $4.4bn in environment always target a higher Helwan South Plant Project, a new run on primary fuels, including die- Hartwig Schafer, World Bank country Egypt, according to the chairman of 2008, with Egypt importing mostly profit margin, which Saudi invest- gas-fired power plant that will con- sel, mazut or natural gas, rather than director for Egypt, Yemen and Djibou- the Saudi-Egyptian business council petroleum products, and Saudi Ara- ments may not be making given tribute up to 10% to new electricity electricity. These fuels, however, are in ti. “Helwan South will boost the use Abdullah bin Mahfouz. Other ex- bia importing iron and steel products, current political turbulences. “As generation nationwide. scarce supply. of cleaner fuel by utilising natural gas. perts argue that this should not be furniture, foodstuffs and electric and long as the political situation is cha- “The plant is to be added by 2018 According to the World Bank It will displace older and less efficient a concern for investors targeting medical materials. otic, we’ll find the investors seeking and will help deliver a more reliable press release, Egypt’s rapid popula- generation and reduce emissions.” long-term profits in the destabilised A number of Saudi investors in higher profits than before,” which is supply of electricity to the economy,” tion growth, expansion of energy- The press release said that the country. Egypt faced hurdles as projects harder to achieve, Sami said, empha- a World Bank press release said. intensive industries and the use of project will create 4,000 jobs, 75% Speaking to Saudi-based Al-Eqtisa- stalled following the 2011 revolt. sising the importance of stability for “The World Bank is commit- electrical household appliances par- during construction and the rest for diah newspaper, Mahfouz said these After ongoing promises by the gov- foreign investors. ted to helping Egypt rebuild public ticularly air conditioning, has signifi- plant operation and maintenance. investments are vulnerable to ongo- ernment that timely solutions will “An investor does not care if a confidence in the power sector by cantly added to its electricity demand. “In the broader economic context, ing political turbulence as they are be offered and settlements will be government is Islamic or liberal. The supporting critical investments like “Investments have not kept up with Helwan South will help create indi- concentrated in the services sector reached, Mahfouz was quoted on 28 form of governing does not matter Helwan South,” said Inger Andersen, the annual 6% growth in demand and rect employment opportunities and that caters to the local market. June as expressing the council’s in- to investors; what they look for is a World Bank Vice President for the there have been rolling blackouts boost economic growth,” it said. In January 2011, the US dollar was tentions to increase investments in place which can guarantee high prof- Middle East and North Africa region. and service interruptions of up to 14 Andersen explained, “This gas-fired valued at EGP 5.92, but has now fallen the Suez Canal, which are mostly in its,” Sami said. Electricity demand in Egypt in- times a month. This had a negative im- plant will help Egypt meet its grow- by 25%, to about EGP 7.02. storage, packing and re-export. He added that the amount of for- creases every year, but power gen- pact particularly on small enterprises ing electricity demands and ensure Saudi Arabia is the largest Arab Sherif Sami, an investment expert, eign direct investment (FDI) in the eration has failed to keep pace with and among consumers who have access to reliable services that are investor in Egypt, and the second- told the Daily News Egypt that the Egyptian market was $10bn in 2008, that growth, a report by the Ameri- expressed wide dissatisfaction with critical for the country’s economic largest foreign investor, responsible value of the Egyptian pound be- while it currently stands at $1bn can Chamber of Commerce stated. the increased frequency of electricity growth and job creation.” for projects valued at EGP 71bn, ac- comes a concern for foreign inves- “which reflects investors’ fears.” new stock chairman sets paramount topics Atef El-Sherif, the new chairman of to achieve growth in the market. He over the last several years.” He fur- and its members, who possessed a sire to make the Nile stock exchange aid could be better provided to such Egypt’s Stock Exchange, has identi- called on investors to put money into ther emphasised the need for stock wide range of skills and various forms the platform from which financing companies in a way that was compat- fied the revival of liquidity and in- the stock exchange, in order to better market officials to be more aware of of experience, would work to continue could be provided for small and mid- ible with legal precedents and in line creased market depth are the stock prop up the national economy, saying the effects of the decisions they make the efforts of the previous administra- sized projects throughout Egypt, mak- with the desires of shareholders. market’s top priorities, in addition that the stock exchange can provide by consulting often with the country’s tion in order to strengthen the market. ing the stock exchange the primary He added that both foreign and do- to addressing the problems faced by upwards of EGP 15bn in funding a year professional organisations. He said that he sought to focus engine of growth for economic activ- mestic advertising campaigns for the businesses and investors. to Egyptian companies. Despite that, He stated that he would also seek on the role that could be played by ity over the coming months and years. stock exchange would be renewed In his first statement in the post, the investment in the stock market has to strengthen Egypt’s over the coun- Egypt’s stock exchange in working Kamel added that he was also in after having been stopped over the chairman said that other goals include been minimal. El-Sherif did, however, ter (OTC) market mechanisms, say- to strengthen the country’s relation- the process of reviewing and studying previous months and years, calling reviving the role of the Nile Boursa point to efforts made by Egypt’s Fi- ing that the new administration was ship with foreign nations, particularly the state of companies whose stock on media outlets and society at large as a “launching pad” for financing that nance Minister to support the sector, in the process of concluding a new those in Africa located along the Nile shares had either been discontinued to help promote investor advertis- could be provided to new small and promising to help investors and busi- comprehensive study to prepare new Basin. He stated that the country’s or written off from being traded. By ing campaigns in order to strengthen mid-sized level development projects, nessmen overcome obstacles faced legal foundations for OTC markets in stock exchange could play a large role engaging in such a process, he said Egypt’s local financial markets. in addition to maintaining and improv- on the road to development. a number of countries throughout the in working to strengthen and improve he hoped that necessary logistical Translated from Al-Borsa Newspaper ing lines of communication with all rel- He stressed the need to release in- world, adding that the administration these relationships. evant market-based parties through- creased amounts of liquidity through- would seek to better restructure the He also stated his desire to reach out the coming months. He stated that out the Egyptian market, and to involve market in order to identify specific agreements with Arab, regional and he believed that pursuance of such pol- all concerned parties in the decision- times when transfer of ownership international stock exchanges and icies would serve as the cornerstone making process with regards to such certificates could be issued. financial institutions, particularly on Daily news for future strategic development. issues. Such improvements will be the El-Sherif went on to extend his issues related to double entry book- El-Sherif further emphasised the hallmark of the new administration he thanks to the previous administra- keeping systems, a fact which could egypt need for society to recognise and said, which is “keen to revive investor tion of Egypt’s stock exchange, led by have a positive effect on liquidity rates As a valued DNE newspaper reader, please realise the true role of the stock confidence in the market and take se- former Chairman Muhammad Amran, seen within the market. market as the primary source of aid rious steps to correct any problems and Vice Chairman Khalid Al-Nishaar. 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He further discussed his de- 8 Daily news egypt TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 art & CUltUre Art should make a statement and Culture is what surrounds us. events the melancholy of sad panda Due to the demonstrations most venues have decided By Fatma Ibrahim and implies the misery of it all. “I ruin walls, to close their doors today. Thoraia Abou Bakr I am too sad to do anything for fun,” Depending on how the situ- the artist added. ation develops normal pro- Graffiti and street art have always Sad Panda’s creator explains his gramming will resume and played an integral part in protest creative journey, saying: “I started to as soon as it does we will movements. With the recent rise in draw on walls back in late 2008, and continue our listing. demonstrations, many protesters car- it is not graffiti, its street art. For me, I ry spray cans in order to paint slogans, just like the act of vandalism. If you tell and express their dissent and demands me any reasons not to be sad then we on any surface they can find. Sad Panda can talk.” He added, “happiness is an is a character that has recently become illusion…just like love, in my opinion.” iconic in Egyptian street art. The artist’s only channel of communi- Weather The common themes of street art cation with fans is through his Facebook include the end of a regime, a women’s profile, where he sometimes receives Tuesday, 2 July revolution, as well as the need for the requests for pieces in certain areas. The Alexandria 31°C / 23°C people’s voices to be heard. Sad Panda, artist has also done some collaborative however, seems to be the best charac- work. “I did a few pieces with another Aswan 42°C / 26°C ter to express the sense of loss and street artist known as ‘The Mozza,’ and

Cairo 37°C / 23°C mourning for those who lost their lives page Facebook Sad Panda soon I’ll be hitting the streets with some- Hurghada 40°C / 27°C during previous demonstrations, and Sad Panda’s collaboration street art with The Mozza in Heliopolis thing new just to spread more sadness.” Luxor 42°C / 26°C for those who gave up and stopped “I would like to add that street art fighting. Amidst the sense of rebellion, able melancholy to the experience. fers to remain anonymous. “It is not an Sadness dominates Sad Panda’s life, is a form of vandalism, it is not cute Sharm El-Sheikh 41°C / 28°C excitement and pride which many The name of the character was in- idea; it is just my alter ego. They named and it is expressed in drawn features or cool, it is sad and illegal” he said, Suez 34°C / 19°C people feel as they exercise their right spired by the childhood experiences of me ‘the panda’ when I was young be- of the character; its figure is slumped, adding: “remember sadness; it’s never of free expression, there is an undeni- the artist who created him, who pre- cause I looked like one,” he said. its face grimacing, and its demeanour too far from you.” group exhibition features young arab artists By Fanny Ohier ents social, political, religious views that is pure and the idea of a pure maa, Nevien Emam, Wesam Quraish, all “belong to the same generation, riods in their current situations and she explained but with “no feminist identity,” Elkolaly said. “Khadra for Hala Abou Shady, Marwa Elshazly, share the same intellectual direc- histories, the countries are different. Darb 1718, a contemporary Art intentions.” us means the things we can use to Ola Saad, Mona Shams, Samah Nagy tions and work in visual and contem- “For sure the cultural and artistic and Culture Centre, is keeping its “Khadra is an attempt to demol- give life to our ideas, which are not and Eman Osama are participating porary art,” Elkolaly said. Following content will differ. This multiplicity commitment to support contem- ish the stereotypes imposed by the reflecting our bodies or our types.” in Khadra 2013. Unlike before, this this idea, “Khadra could continue to leads to a great number of artistic porary art by hosting the Khadra society and to restore a culture of Elkolaly insisted that the exhibi- year the exhibition includes artists extend its reach to more countries genres in the current exhibition,” 2013 exhibition. Held for the sec- free thinking unrestricted by racism tion is a way to express “our hu- from outside Egypt. The artwork in the coming years. If possible, we Elkolaly said. ond time, Khadra 2013 is a group or any kind of labeling,” Elkolaly said. manity and not our femininity.” The of Sarra Ben Attia, Houda Ghorbel, will repeat the experience to include The exhibition will present visual, exhibition that presents a range of Khadra, which literally means artwork of the artists portrays their Ymene Chetouane, from Tunisia, will western artists as well. The main goal contemporary and conceptual art in young artists from all over the Arab green in Arabic, has a symbolic identities, focusing on “anything that be displayed beside work from Bah- is to be open to ideas and artistic different formats including photog- world. meaning for the curators. “The affects us, be it personal, social or raini artist Waheeda Malullah and expressions coming from different raphy, video, ceramics, installations Hend Elkolaly is the curator name came from the thought that political, amongst other things,” El- Palestinian Asma Ghanem. countries,” she said. and photo montages. Khadra 2013 and one of the exhibiting artists of green means land, goodness, free- kolaly added. The choice of gathering these art- Although Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain opens on 4 July at 7pm until 15 Au- Khadra 2013. “The exhibition pres- dom, humanity. It represents all Other Egyptian artists such as As- ists is based on the idea that they and Palestine share tumultuous pe- gust, with free admittance. sustenance on the streets As the streets fill with demonstrAtors expressing their opinions About president And the government, A subculture of vendors Arises with them, providing much-needed sustenAnce to the protesters. Aaron T. Rose T. Aaron Bakr Abou Thoraia Traditional Egyptian drinks for sale in Tahrir Square, 1 July Impromptu water shop on Galaa Square, 30 June Aaron T. Rose T. Aaron Aaron T. Rose T. Aaron Vendor in Tahrir Square has decorated his cheeks with the word Erhal, Bakr Abou Thoraia Man carrying a large plateau of pretzels through Tahrir Square, 1 July Leave, 1 July Traditional Egyptian drinks for sale in Galaa Square, 30 June