Highlights from Egypt, Dec 7 2012 (Part 4), MB issues urgent call to its supporters

[Catherina]

Last edited Fri Dec 7, 2012, 05:31 PM - Edit history (2)

Highlights from Egypt, Dec 7 2012 (Part 4)


Previous thread, Highlights from Egypt, Dec 7 2012 (Part 3), here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021942199



MB issues urgent call to its supporters via facebook and TV announcement. Failure to show up is not an option.

Tonight could get very, very ugly as this is an almost carbon repeat of what happened last time.




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Gihan A ‏@just_me_g

# Egypt Watch LIVE for the whole world to see what's going on and how this weak corrupted regime must GO

[Catherina]

1. Alexandria just announced its independence

Gigi Ibrahim ‏@Gsquare86

Alexandria just announced its independence !!! And Mahalla too, why can't Tahrir do the same

[Catherina]

6. declaration of independence are more symbolic, but we'll see how it plays out in the coming days

Gigi Ibrahim ‏@Gsquare86

I think these declaration of independence are more symbolic, but we'll see how it plays out in the coming days #Alex #Mahalla

[Catherina]

2. Savage attacks against protesters in Alexandria. Elwatan's chief correspondent stabbed in the face

Ahmed Ateyya ‏@Ateyya

Anonymous "thugs" attacked protesters in Alexandria savagely. Elwatan's chief correspondent in Alex got stabbed in the face!

[Catherina]

3. An attempt to raid the Daqahlia province building by protesters

Gigi Ibrahim ‏@Gsquare86

An attempt to raid the Daqahlia province building by protesters via @mar3e



I'm guessing they mean the city council building?

[Catherina]

4. Egypt struggle seen costing Mursi, even if he wins - Reuters

@SultanAlQassemi

Egypt struggle seen costing Mursi, even if he wins - Reuters http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE8B30GP20121207?irpc=932 …

Top News
Protesters surge around Egypt's presidential palace
Fri, Dec 07 15:12 PM EST



By Edmund Blair and Yasmine Saleh

CAIRO (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters surged around the presidential palace on Friday and the opposition rejected President Mohamed Mursi's call for dialogue to end a crisis that has polarized the nation and sparked deadly clashes.

The Islamist leader's deputy said he could delay a December 15 referendum on a constitution that liberals opposed, although the concession only partly meets a list of opposition demands that include scrapping a decree that expanded Mursi's powers.

"The people want the downfall of the regime" and "Leave, leave," crowds chanted after bursting through barbed wire barricades and climbing on tanks guarding the palace of Egypt's first freely elected president.

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The National Salvation Front, the main opposition coalition, said it would not join the dialogue. The Front's coordinator, Mohamed ElBaradei, a Nobel peace laureate, dismissed the offer as "arm-twisting and imposition of a fait accompli".

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http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE8B30GP20121207?irpc=932

[Catherina]

5. Lots of graffiti

Most in Arabic.

Some in French and English saying "GET OUT" "SORTEZ"






Edit:

Abdel-Rahman Hussein ‏@ElFoulio

Sight at the palace now, people milling about between the tanks, walls full of messages to Morsi

[Catherina]

7. That second graffiti is Jika, a revolutionary martyr

Gaber Salah, known as "Jika," dead; Thousands rally at funeral for young Egyptian activist

Thousands of supporters turned out for the funeral of Gaber Salah, known as "Jika," who was killed in the protests.
Kaitlin FunaroNovember 26, 2012 17:18


Thousands of supporters rallied at the funeral of young activist Gaber Salah, known as "Jika," who died overnight after he was critically injured in a clash between protestors and police in Cairo last week.

AFP reports that mourners followed 16-year-old Salah's coffin as it was carried from Omar Makram mosque in Tahrir Square towards Mohammed Mahmud street, which has seen increasing violence over the past week.

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"I am not here to pursue the revolution's demands, but for retribution for the murderers of Egyptians. I can't forget my friend who was killed in this area," Mohab Selim, one of Jika's friends, told Ahram Online.

Even those who did not know Salah saw him as a member of their family.

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Egypt's Daily News reports that Salah was shot in the head and had been on life support for five days. He was pronounced brain dead on Wednesday but kept on life support by his family, who hoped that he would recover.

He was pronounced dead on Sunday.

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/egypt/121126/thousands-rally-at-funeral-young-egyptian-activist

Jika is now on several walls.

http://twitpic.com/bjxr3e

[Catherina]

8. MB marching towards peaceful protest at the palace now wearing helmets

Mostafa Hussein ‏@moftasa

@Ikhwanweb @gelhaddad MB marching towards peaceful protest at the palace now wearing helmets. Any comments?

[Catherina]

10. asked them if they are heading to palace. MB replied “cant confirm that”

Bel Trew - بل ترو ‏@Beltrew

Rt @SarahEbeid: @acarvin @Beltrew @Ikhwanweb i asked them if they are heading to ete7adeya they replied “cant confirm that”

[Catherina]

9. Video of MB (Ikhwan) mobilization

marlyn ‏@virtualactivism

Video of Ikhwan mobilization:

[Catherina]

11. MB chants: 'God is our goal' 'Jihad is our way'; 'dying for the sake of God is our ultimate desire';

marlyn ‏@virtualactivism

Ikhwan mobilization chants: 'God is our goal' 'Jihad is our way'; 'dying for the sake of God is our ultimate desire'; 'Islam is coming'.

[Catherina]

12. "If you want to control people, tell them they are in danger then question >>

Bassem Sabry باسم ‏@Bassem_Sabry

"If you want to control people, tell them they are in danger then question the patriotism of your critics." - Hitler #Egypt

[Catherina]

13. Article: "Why did the Brotherhood Demonstrate at the Palace?"

Nancy Messieh ‏@nfm

Very interesting piece by @jnjcasper on @EgyptSource: Why did the Brotherhood Demonstrate at the Palace? http://bit.ly/YVDpWt #Egypt #MB

Why did the Brotherhood Demonstrate at the Palace?
Jayson Casper | December 07, 2012

ARTICLE AT LINK

http://www.acus.org/content/cairo-clashes-dec-5jpg

http://www.acus.org/egyptsource/why-did-brotherhood-demonstrate-palace

[Catherina]

14. Military officer warning protesters that the MB are approaching&telling them to move further away.

Nada Wassef ‏@Nadawassef

Military officer standing w/protesters infront of #Itihadeya warning them that the MB are approaching&telling them to move further away.


WTF. Keep the troublemakers coming to make trouble away.

[Catherina]

15. 1000s MB are approaching,ppl here are marching forward to meet them. Things might get nasty

Nada Wassef ‏@Nadawassef

Looks like the MB are approaching,ppl here are marching forward to meet them. Things might get nasty. #Itihadeya


Gigi Ibrahim ‏@Gsquare86

The Ikhwan seem like they have moved from Rahman mosque on salah salem and heading to #Iti7adyia #palace 1000s r there

[Catherina]

16. Neutral army/police. Atmosphere tense of MB's near Rabaa mosque.

Mohamed Abdelfattah ‏@mfatta7

Just got back from the presidential palace area. Tens of thousands. Neutral army/police. Atmosphere tense of MB's near Rabaa mosque.

[Catherina]

17. MB HQ in #Tanta has been burned

Gigi Ibrahim ‏@Gsquare86

Ikhwan HQ in #Tanta has been burned via @ahmedmetwaly81 حرق

[Catherina]

18. Preparation for war on the street below. Check points being set. "they're coming"

@Sandmonkey

Preparation for war on the street below. Thousands surround the palace right now. Check points being set. Awaiting the MB.


Mohamed Abdelfattah ‏@mfatta7

Protesters by the presidential palace were tense as they hear of MB's congregating nearby. They barricaded the area manned barriers.



Nada Wassef ‏@Nadawassef

Ppl are gathered at barbed wire and everyone keeps saying "they're coming" (MB) #Itihadeya

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

19. Thank you so much for this comprehensive information.

If you are in Egypt, please stay safe.

[Catherina]

22. Hi Tandalayo, I'm not in Egypt but I share your wishes for safety for those there

I'm compiling these from the tweets of the activists who were were involved in the first part of the revolution and never stopped fighting against the injustices taking place in Egypt. And also from objective journalists who proved their objectivity at the same time. I'm happy you appreciate it.

[Catherina]

20. Report- have not moved from Rabaa Adaweya Mosque

Menna منّة ‏@TheMiinz

My friend @ALI_ELHALABY says #Ikhwan have not moved from Rabaa Adaweya Mosque in Nasr City:

[Catherina]

21. 10s of CSF trucks parked at the back entrance to #Itihadeya prez palace. Heavy security presence n/t

Nada Wassef ‏@Nadawassef

Tens of CSF trucks parked at the back entrance to #Itihadeya prez palace. Heavy security presence. #Egypt

[Catherina]

23. #Egypt Soldier applauded he doesn't wish 2 kill his own ppl and follow orders from corrupted regime

Gihan A Gihan A ‏@just_me_g

#Egypt Soldier applauded he doesn't wish to kill his own ppl and follow orders from corrupted regime

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[Catherina]

24. I hate the word revolutionaries. My aunt was one of the people who moved the barbwire today ....

Egyptocracy ‏@Egyptocracy

I hate the word revolutionaries. My aunt was one of the people who moved the barbwire today. She is an Egyptian woman in her 50s. Full stop.

[Catherina]

25. MB members gathering in Madinet Nasr are participating in mass "workout" while chanting "Jihad"!

Ahmed Ateyya ‏@Ateyya

Now: The MB members gathering in Madinet Nasr are participating in mass "workout" while chanting "Jihad"!

[Catherina]

26. Update from #Alexandria: protesters storm governorate buildg.Minutes later truck with armed gunmen

marlyn ‏@virtualactivism

Update from #Alexandria: protesters storm governorate buildg.Minutes later truck with armed gunmen with firearms/swords arrive & kick em out

[Catherina]

27. MB twitter: We will not go to palace to avoid clashes, and will continue peaceful protests

Ikhwanweb ‏@Ikhwanweb

Muslim Brotherhood: Supporters of the president will not head to Itehadyya area to avoid clashes, and will continue peaceful protests

[Catherina]

28. MB still at mosque. Way fewer of them than protesters at palace

Mohamed Abd El-Hamid ‏@MohAbdElHamid

Passing by Rab'a mosque. MB are still there and they're quite the number but nothing compared to Itehadya.



Menna منّة ‏@TheMiinz

Urgent: MB spox Ghozlan asks Ikhwan members to show restraint by NOT heading to Pres Palace. #Egypt #Morsy

[Catherina]

29. A quick note on the latest MB statement(s)

Hossam عمو حسام ‏@3arabawy

A quick note on the latest MB statement(s) http://is.gd/ddRqaL

I strongly believe the MB leadership's statement is directed primarily towards its cadres. And in order to get the message out fast, they resorted to FB in addition to the traditional means of communication within the organization. There is unrest inside the ranks of the MB organization for a LONG list of reasons.. and the erratic behavior of the leadership, Morsi's speech yesterday as well as Badie's speech today are in general--- all attempts to address this disarray, frustration, (dissent?) among the ranks

https://www.facebook.com/elhamalawy/posts/180774198730122

[Catherina]

30. Morsi supporters and the opposition: Two different Egypts

(note to Reuters, only a few chairs in the street were burned)

Morsi supporters and the opposition: Two different Egypts

As opposition members snub President Morsi's offer for talks, an unbridgeable chasm seems to have formed between supporters and opponents of the president – each subscribing to a different reality

Yassin Gaber , Friday 7 Dec 2012


A protester cheers as the Freedom and Justice Party's Alexandria headquarters burns (Photo: Reuters)

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Tarik Fahim, spokesperson of the Salafist Nour Party in Alexandria firmly believes in a different reality: "We are all the people. These protests are an attempt by an opposition to kill the constitutional project. If they really want to resolve the crisis at hand, they would come and sit with us without preconditions."

He refers to the opposition as people with neither principles nor morals. He steers every question on the constitution and the revolution towards a defence of Islamic law, which he claims will bring peace and stability back to Egypt.

"No Muslim would say no to Sharia (Islamic Law)," arguing that the average Egyptian is not ready for a full implementation of Sharia due to "widespread disease and ignorance. They don't know right from wrong; they don't know Sharia."

The constitution is a step, he believes, that would allow future implementation of what he sees as God's law.

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http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/60021/Egypt/Politics-/Morsi-supporters-and-the-opposition-Two-different-.aspx

[Catherina]

31. Journalists attacked while covering protests in #Egypt.

CPJ ‏@pressfreedom

Journalists attacked while covering protests in #Egypt. #PressFreedom http://cpj.org/x/5122


CPJ ‏@pressfreedom = Committee to Protect Journalists, International · http://www.cpj.org

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On Wednesday, Al-Hosseiny Abou Deif, reporter for the private weekly El-Fagr, was shot in the head at close range with a rubber bullet by an individual who local journalists and news reports said was a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood party, according to news reports. Abou Deif, whose camera was also taken, was covering protests near the presidential palace at the time of the attack and had filmed Muslim Brotherhood supporters beating up protesters and using live ammunition, news reports said.

Abou Deif sustained severe injuries to his brain, head, and neck, and was in a coma on Friday, according to Mustafa Thabit, director of El-Fagr website. Doctors said that Abou Deif had severe brain damage since the bullet had penetrated his skull, Thabit told CPJ.

The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate released a statement on Thursday saying they had filed a complaint with the Prosecutor General against members of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party for inciting violence against journalists. The Muslim Brotherhood did not immediately respond to the complaint.

At least four other journalists were also injured by rubber bullets while covering protests near the presidential palace. Mohamed Azouz, reporter for the state-run daily Al-Gomhuria, was hit in the face by a rubber bullet, news reports said. News accounts reported that Osama al-Shazzly, a reporter for the private daily El-Badil; Mohamed Saad, a freelance journalist who contributes to local news websites; and Ahmed Abd al-Salam, a reporter for the private daily Al-Alam al-Yawm, had also been struck by rubber bullets. News reports did not offer further details or say whether the attacks were linked.

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http://cpj.org/2012/12/journalists-attacked-while-covering-protests-in-eg.php

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[Catherina]

32. State Paper: Morsi to issue new decree granting the military the right to arrest civilians

Hossam عمو حسام ‏@3arabawy

The state-run Ahram newspaper says Morsi to issue new decree granting the military the right to arrest civilians http://is.gd/uRi41M


In Arabic

http://www.ahram.org.eg/MediaFiles//2012/12/8/B---JJ%20(5)_7_12_2012_42_27.jpg

[Catherina]

33. video of when anti-Morsi protesters were pushing through Republican Guard lines at the palace

Evan Hill ‏@evanchill

Great video from @mfatta7 of when anti-Morsi protesters were pushing through Republican Guard lines at the palace http://ow.ly/fVkud

[Catherina]

34. Things seem at a lull for now. I'm going to take a nap then have to go out for dinner

Be back in a few hours.

[Catherina]

35. Continuing in the following thread

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