Truth vs Hype: Egypt; The Rise of the Islamists
As the election results of the first 2 rounds came in, everyone seems ready to write off Egypt.
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Truth vs Hype: Egypt; The Rise of the IslamistsThe military or Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) which is overseeing the transition to democracy has become extremely unpopular for using violence on protesters who fear they do not want to hand over power to the elected government. -
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Truth vs Hype: Egypt; The Rise of the IslamistsThere is also apprehension over the role of women in a more Islamicised society as women in Egypt have always been active in the public sphere and were vital part of the Revolution. Most women we met however seemed confident that curbing of any freedom would lead to a backlash. -
Truth vs Hype: Egypt; The Rise of the IslamistsThough people have largely voted for the Islamic parties, the voice of liberalism in Egypt is quite loud too. French educated, Mahmoud Azab, advisor to the Grand Sheikh of Al Azhar University in Cairo is one such leading figure who insists on an inclusive approach to build a new Egypt.
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