http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Government of Egypt) en-us Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-revolution-will-be-televised?start=0 <p>The 2011 Egyptian uprising was notable not just for toppling a dictator, but also for the way protesters used the internet and social media to communicate their messages of change. On the second anniversary of the historic events that changed Egyptian history forever, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East compiles the most dramatic video moments of the revolution, as seen in almost real-time on computer screens around the world.</p> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/the-revolution-will-be-televised Egyptian Revolution, Tahrir Square, Egyptian Armed Forces, Egypt, Politics of Egypt, Media of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Government of Egypt, Protest, Egyptians The 2011 Egyptian uprising was notable not just for toppling a dictator, but also for the way protesters used the internet and social media to communicate their messages of change. On the second anniversary of the historic 18 days that changed Egyptian history forever, Mosaic: World News from the Middle East compiles the most dramatic video moments of the revolution, as seen in almost real-time on computer screens around the world. http://news.linktv.org/videos/cairo-clashes-erupt-on-eve-of-revolution-anniversary?start=0 Protestors battled riot police in Cairo once again on the eve of the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Police used tear gas on demonstrators who accused President Mohamed Morsi of betraying the revolution's ideals. Huge protests are expected across the country on Friday.<br /> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:21:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/cairo-clashes-erupt-on-eve-of-revolution-anniversary Egyptian Revolution, Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Politics of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood, Arab Spring, Government of Egypt Protestors battled riot police in Cairo once again on the eve of the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution. Police used tear gas on demonstrators who accused President Mohamed Morsi of betraying the revolution's ideals. Huge protests are expected across the country on Friday. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-mubarak-granted-retrial-supporters-rejoice?start=0 The Egyptian courts have accepted former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's appeal over his life sentence and ordered a retrial. He was ousted from power following a revolution in Egypt in 2011. Mubarak and his former Interior Minister were jailed over the deaths of anti-government protesters. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:49:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-mubarak-granted-retrial-supporters-rejoice Hosni Mubarak, Life imprisonment, President of Egypt, Egyptian Revolution, Politics of Egypt, Government of Egypt, Trial, Cairo, Euronews The Egyptian courts have accepted former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's appeal over his life sentence and ordered a retrial. He was ousted from power following a revolution in Egypt in 2011. Mubarak and his former Interior Minister were jailed over the deaths of anti-government protesters. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112612?start=637 <p>Russia slams support for Syrian opposition as power of jihadist groups grows, standoff between Baghdad and Kurdistan Region intensifies, top polluter hosts "critical" climate change summit, and more.</p> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112612 Likud, Knesset, Doha, Qatar, Protest, Ministry of Defense (Israel), Syrian Civil War, Iraqi Kurdistan, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Mohamed Morsi Presenter, Male #1 On the Egyptian street, confrontations between supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's decrees have spread to various squares. The first report of death was announced during the night clashes that erupted in Damanhour, the capital of the Beheira Governorate, north of Cairo. Sticks, stones, and Molotov cocktails were used during the clashes. Presenter, Male #1 This comes after hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood members held a rally in support of the Egyptian president's decrees in front of the group's headquarters. Across the street, a rival rally was held by opponents of the presidential decrees. The Muslim Brotherhood said that a 15-year-old boy was killed, and nearly 35 others from both sides were injured. Presenter, Male #1 In central Cairo's Tahrir Square, opponents of the Egyptian presidential decrees continued to stage sit-ins for the fourth consecutive day in protest against the constitutional declaration. Cautious calm returned to the square and nearby streets following a day of continuous clashes between demonstrators and security forces. The number of protest tents has notably increased. The strikers closed all the square's entrances. Presenter, Male #1 The crisis between the presidency and the judiciary in Egypt may witness a breakthrough. The minister of justice announced that an agreement has been reached during the meeting that was held today between President Mohamed Morsi and members of the Supreme Judicial Council at the Presidential Palace. According to the agreement, Morsi will issue an explanatory memo on the nature of the temporary measures listed in his constitutional decree. The memo must explain that such measures will not lead to a seizure or consolidation of power by the president, and that they will be transferred to a democratically-elected parliament. Reporter, Male #2 After a heated debate following the announcement of the constitutional declaration, the presidency of the republic confirmed that the presidential decrees are temporary, and called on all political blocs to engage in dialogue. In a bid to assure its opponents, the presidency stressed the importance of the constitutional declaration, reiterating that it's the only way to hold accountable anyone involved in acts of corruption, or criminal acts during the former regime and the transitional period. However, such reassurances didn't seem to be working. Guest, Male #3 This political problem is spiraling out of control. There are no other solutions but to offer concessions by repealing this constitutional declaration, which could spark a civil war that no one wants for our country. Reporter, Male #2 For its part, the Supreme Judicial Council stressed that the decrees listed in the constitutional declaration should apply only to sovereign matters. According to news reports, business was as usual in some Egyptian courts and the Judges' Club, which called for a strike. The Egyptian street was divided among supporters and opponents of the president's decrees that enjoy a temporary immunity from judicial challenges. Reporter, Male #2 While some praised the presidential decrees as revolutionary, others slammed them as dictatorial. Hundreds of demonstrators are continuing to stage sit-ins in Tahrir Square demanding a repeal of such decrees. In addition, pro-and anti-president marches are continuing to mobilize across the country. What added insult to injury is the violent clashes that erupted near Tahrir Square between security forces and demonstrators marking the first anniversary of the bloody incidents of Mohammed Mahmoud Street. A state of political stalemate is being witnessed in Egypt in the wake of the controversial constitutional declaration, which reignited some of the buried differences among the political rivals, according to observers. While some of these differences are being attributed to the constitutional declaration, others are deeply rooted in the groups' differing ideologies. http://news.linktv.org/videos/morsi-gives-himself-sweeping-new-powers?start=0 Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has granted himself powers that will allow him to rule unchecked until a parliament is installed. He also fired the country's chief prosecutor and ordered a retrial for Hosni Mubarak. The opposition condemned Morsi as a "new pharaoh."<br /> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:14:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/morsi-gives-himself-sweeping-new-powers President of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, Politics of Egypt, Egyptian Revolution, Government of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Arab Spring, Euronews Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has granted himself powers that will allow him to rule unchecked until a parliament is installed. He also fired the country's chief prosecutor and ordered a retrial for Hosni Mubarak. The opposition condemned Morsi as a "new pharaoh." http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-morsis-firing-of-military-officials-a-game-changer-for-the-country?start=0 In a continuation of his longstanding struggle with the military for leadership, Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi has officially sacked the defense minister and chief of staff with an order of forced retirement. Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:09:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-morsis-firing-of-military-officials-a-game-changer-for-the-country Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Sami Hafez Anan, Politics of Egypt, President of Egypt, Government of Egypt, Fawaz Gerges, Middle East, Egyptian Army Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi has officially sacked the defense minister and chief of staff with an order of forced retirement. Fawaz Gerges, director of the Middle East Center at the London School of Economics, says that the firing is a "game changer" in Morsi's struggle with the military for control of the country. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062612?start=34 Earlier this month, Egypt's Justice Ministry caused an uproar by giving the military the right to arrest civilians, but the administrative court in Cairo reversed that decision after reviewing an appeal by 17 rights groups, reports Press TV. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062612 Syrian Civil War, Egypt, Syria, Human rights in Egypt, Ahmed Shafiq, Syria-Turkey relations, Bahrain Uprising, Khaled al-Johani, 2011 Omani protests, Abuzed Omar Dorda Earlier this month, Egypt's Justice Ministry caused an uproar by giving the military the right to arrest civilians, but the administrative court in Cairo reversed that decision after reviewing an appeal by 17 rights groups, who said that the decision gave extraordinary power to the military. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053112?start=1295 <p>Six bomb attacks in Baghdad kill at least 17 people, Israel returns the bodies of 91 Palestinian martyrs, UAE strips seven dissidents of their citizenship, and more.</p> Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-053112 Israel, Car bomb, Iran, Ghazaliya, Palestinians, Human rights in the United Arab Emirates, Iran-Israel relations, Syrian Civil War, Baku, Illegal immigration from Africa to Israel Presenter, Female #1 The pursuit of corrupt officials and those who stole the country's wealth, as well as retribution for the martyrs' blood, were and remain the Egyptian people's most important demands since the January revolution. For this reason, everyone is eagerly waiting for this Saturday, the day to unveil the verdict in the "trial of the century," the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons, in addition to his interior minister and senior aides. The following report takes us back to the night of February 11, 2011, the night when Mubarak stepped down, and the subsequent proceedings of his trial. Reporter, Female #2 The people's will brought him down. It was the mere beginning of his journey from the regime's rule to the judiciary's rule. Aboard this helicopter, Hosni Mubarak and his family left the presidential palace on February 11, 2011, and headed to Sharm al-Sheikh as a final destination. That was Mubarak's wish. Reporter, Female #2 However, the square wanted to punish Mubarak and his henchmen for the destruction and theft they were involved in, but most importantly, for the bloodshed they caused. As soon as the dust settled in the square on the Friday of Victory, the crowds returned on the following Fridays to call for retribution. This prompted Mubarak to appear on April 20, 2011, on al-Arabiya channel to deny all the embezzlement accusations he and his family faced. The Egyptian attorney-general quickly responded to this statement by announcing Mubarak and his two sons will be interrogated. Reporter, Female #2 As the probe began, Mubarak faced a health crisis, which caused his transfer to Sharm al-Sheikh Hospital. He remained there until the attorney-general issued a decision on April 13th to imprison Mubarak for 15 days during the investigation. After the medical reports blocked a motion to move him to Tora Prison, Mubarak was transferred to the International Medical Center and was remanded in custody. On May 24th, 2011, the attorney-general decided to refer Mubarak, his two sons, and fugitive businessman Hussein al-Salim to the criminal court, on charges of profiteering, exploiting and abusing power, and killing revolutionaries. On August 3rd, Egyptians were in awe in the face of a scene that astonished the world. Guest, Male #1 Muhammad Hosni al-Sayed Mubarak. Guest, Male #2 Sir, I am present. Guest, Male #1 You heard the accusations the public prosecution has charged you with. How do you respond? Guest, Male #2 I completely deny all of these accusations. Reporter, Female #2 Mubarak absolutely denied all the charges he faced in the first session that was presided over by Judge Ahmed Rifaat at the Police Academy. The session was aired live on television. The judge then decided to combine the trial of the killing of protestors that Mubarak is accused of, to al-Adly's case, and end the televised broadcast of the proceedings. The trial of the century continued, with some sessions unraveling the evidence, and others listening to the testimonies of the witnesses. Presiding judge Rifaat called on Field Marshal Tantawy, Lieutenant General Sami Anan, General Omar Suleiman, and Generals Mansour Essawy and Mahmoud Wagdy to testify in secret sessions. Reporter, Female #2 On their scheduled sessions, Suleiman, Essawy and Wagdy gave their testimonies, while the session to hear Field Marshal Tantawy and Lieutenant General Anan was postponed for security reasons. On September 24, Field Marshal Tantawy gave his testimony. That session was followed by calls for a change of court judges, which led the trial to be suspended. After a legal marathon, the court of appeals issued a decision on December 7th, rejecting the calls to change court judges. Reporter, Female #2 The sessions were resumed on December 28; the court heard the Defense Attorney's argument starting on January 3rd for 3 days, and ended by calling for applying the maximum penalty on the defendants. On January 9 and 10, civil plaintiffs' lawyers also demanded the harshest penalty. That was followed by the defense's arguments for an entire month. And after much commotion and the submission of testimonies, everyone is quietly waiting for a fair verdict. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-040312?start=1237 A US congressional delegation arrived in Cairo to gather information on the politically unstable situation, while some have expressed concern over the future of USD 1.5 billion of annual military aid that the United States gives to Egypt, reports IBA. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-040312 Iran, Palestinians, Israel, Syria, Israelis, Libya, Bahrain Uprising, Islamophobia, Yemeni al-Qaeda crackdown, Tariq al-Hashemi A senior US leader is expressing concern over the future of USD 1.5 billion of annual military aid that the United States gives to Egypt. A US congressional delegation has arrived in Cairo to gather information on the overall situation in the politically unstable landscape, and to meet with the recently nominated Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Khairat el-Shater, as well as Egyptian parliamentary members. Cairo's failure to meet pro-democracy goals may jeopardize continued US financial assistance. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-political-crisis-explained?start=0 Ashraf Khaul, a reporter for the Egypt Independent, explains what the row between the Egyptian army and the Muslim Brotherhood is really about. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-political-crisis-explained Muslim Brotherhood, Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Egyptian constitutional review committee, Egyptian Revolution, Politics of Egypt, Egypt, Constitution, Cabinet of Egypt, Egyptian Army, Government of Egypt Ashraf Khaul, a reporter for the Egypt Independent, explains what the row between the Egyptian army and the Muslim Brotherhood is really about.