here an excerpt from my most recent article
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There is more at stake than just these violations or the extent to which these elections have been free and fair. Permeating the 2011-2012 elections is a much broader and more significant matter that is not unique to Egypt, namely how these elections and the discourse of democracy that they have generated are being used to undermine the struggle for revolutionary change.
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Monday, 9 January, 2012
Sunday, 25 December, 2011
Cairo Military Crackdown
The Egyptian military want to maintain power, they want to snuff out the voice of protest on the streets of egypt
here is a visual summary of some of the bloodiest of those days
here are some of the latest accounts of the extents the army generals are willing to go
here is a visual summary of some of the bloodiest of those days
here are some of the latest accounts of the extents the army generals are willing to go
Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
Saturday, 17 December, 2011
Updated: Few images of military attack on Tahrir square december 17 despite media blackout
First military attack on Tahrir square by @mostafasheshtawy
Army solider strip the shirt off a female protestor beat and abuse her
if you look closely you see the attack on her and what appears to be a young boy from another angle
One of the final livestreams of the military attack on Tahrir square
all live streams shut down in attempt for media blackout
Tents before
and after the attack
the field hospital in the middle of the square reportedly had the same plight
more raw footage of blatant military violence, live fire wounds on demonstrators
main road to Tahrir square closed off with a barricade and then later with a wall
Next military clear nearby squares
and chase protesters into the upper class nieghborhood of zamalek
later in the early afternoon
This report from aljazeera english was their last
soon thereafter
In his public address, the Ganzouri reiterates a promise he made when the military generals appointed him after the most recent massacre in Tahrir square end of November
"I said and I am still reiterating that we will never confront any peaceful demonstrations with any kind of violence, even the verbal kind," he said. "I am committed to this."
after seeing these images, judge for yourself
other reports of cameras confiscated, broken, journalists harassed and threatened by phone
thank you world for believing in our "democratic transition," this is why we don't go to vote. the generals overseeing this massacre oversee our elections
the reason we held the #occupycabinet sit-in at the parliament building was to protest the illegitimacy of the appointment of x-muburak era prime minister kamal ganzouri who justified all these attacks, calling to an end to military trials of civilians, calling for the trial of those carrying out these violent crimes
in an attempt to quash any resistance to the illegitimate military that is trying to snuff out a revolutionary spirit of a people suppressed and exploited for decades
around 6pm December 17th a massive march streams into Tahrir square in memory of Sheikh Effat, one of the demonstrators the military had murdered the day before.
and all this in light of yesterdays violent attacks, arrest, torture, murder of demonstrators
that all began with the kidnap and torture of one protester called Aboudi from the #occupycabinet sit-in
more videos here
Army solider strip the shirt off a female protestor beat and abuse her
if you look closely you see the attack on her and what appears to be a young boy from another angle
One of the final livestreams of the military attack on Tahrir square
all live streams shut down in attempt for media blackout
Tents before
and after the attack
the field hospital in the middle of the square reportedly had the same plight
more raw footage of blatant military violence, live fire wounds on demonstrators
main road to Tahrir square closed off with a barricade and then later with a wall
Next military clear nearby squares
and chase protesters into the upper class nieghborhood of zamalek
later in the early afternoon
This report from aljazeera english was their last
soon thereafter
In his public address, the Ganzouri reiterates a promise he made when the military generals appointed him after the most recent massacre in Tahrir square end of November
"I said and I am still reiterating that we will never confront any peaceful demonstrations with any kind of violence, even the verbal kind," he said. "I am committed to this."
after seeing these images, judge for yourself
other reports of cameras confiscated, broken, journalists harassed and threatened by phone
thank you world for believing in our "democratic transition," this is why we don't go to vote. the generals overseeing this massacre oversee our elections
the reason we held the #occupycabinet sit-in at the parliament building was to protest the illegitimacy of the appointment of x-muburak era prime minister kamal ganzouri who justified all these attacks, calling to an end to military trials of civilians, calling for the trial of those carrying out these violent crimes
in an attempt to quash any resistance to the illegitimate military that is trying to snuff out a revolutionary spirit of a people suppressed and exploited for decades
around 6pm December 17th a massive march streams into Tahrir square in memory of Sheikh Effat, one of the demonstrators the military had murdered the day before.
and all this in light of yesterdays violent attacks, arrest, torture, murder of demonstrators
that all began with the kidnap and torture of one protester called Aboudi from the #occupycabinet sit-in
more videos here
Saturday, 3 December, 2011
Freedom Riders: Resisting apartheid
On the 15th of November, Palestinian activists from the West Bank boarded a segregated Israeli bus used by Israeli settlers to Jerusalem in an attempt to highlight the regime of discrimination on freedom of movement in place in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and the fact that Palestinians cannot access Jerusalem freely. After boarding the bus without incidents, the bus was stopped at the Hizme checkpoint, where all the activists were arrested and violently forcibly removed from the bus.
Monday, 28 November, 2011
Monday, 31 October, 2011
"The Law is outside itself" -Giorgio Agamben
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Statement of Solidarity: Alaa Abd El Fattah Boycotts Military Trials
We, the Campaign to End the Military Trials of Civilians, condemn in the strongest possible terms the imprisonment of prominent Egyptian activist and blogger, Alaa Abd el Fattah and the unjust and illegal system of military tribunals implemented by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) since becoming rulers of Egypt on January the 28th, 2011.
Today Alaa Abd El Fattah was summoned to the Military Prosecutor's office, accused of assaulting military personnel, stealing and destroying military weaponry and inciting violence against the military in the events of 9 October at Maspero. On questioning, Abd El Fattah declined to answer the prosecutor’s questions, stating that it is illegal and a clear conflict of interest for the military, as a party accused of a crime in the same events, to hold proceedings or adjudicate fairly. He was sent to detention pending further military investigation.
As of today we refuse to co-operate with the military prosecution of civilians and we call on all Egyptian citizens to stand with us.
At least 12,000 Egyptian civilians have been subjected to summary, covert military trials. The accused are often denied counsel, the opportunity to review evidence or examine witnesses; there are limited avenues of appeal. Eighteen death sentences have been handed down so far.
Abd El Fattah's targeting is only the latest example of the systematic targeting of journalists, media figures, bloggers and activists by SCAF.
Abd El Fattah is being held responsible for violence on October 9th, the night when the Army killed at least 28 peaceful protesters and injured several hundred more. Several respected human rights organisation have attested to this.
Furthermore, it is perverse that Mina Daniel is listed as the first name on the Military Prosecutor's list of the accused. Mina Daniel was killed by military gunfire on October 9th.
Abd El Fattah is now being held for fifteen days in prison by a body which has no legal authority to do so. The fifteen days can be renewed indefinitely. Twenty eight more people are in jail against the background of the same event. Mina Daniel and others have already paid with their lives.
We demand that Alaa Abd El Fattah be freed immediately, that military trials of civilians be stopped and all those sentenced thus far be released or, at least, retried before civilian courts. We support all of those who similarly refuse to recognize the legitimacy of the military prosecution.
This is not the new Egypt we have fought and died for.
For more information please visit Tahrir Diaries or contact us at nomiltrials@gmail.com
and some moving images:
Statement of Solidarity: Alaa Abd El Fattah Boycotts Military Trials
We, the Campaign to End the Military Trials of Civilians, condemn in the strongest possible terms the imprisonment of prominent Egyptian activist and blogger, Alaa Abd el Fattah and the unjust and illegal system of military tribunals implemented by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) since becoming rulers of Egypt on January the 28th, 2011.
Today Alaa Abd El Fattah was summoned to the Military Prosecutor's office, accused of assaulting military personnel, stealing and destroying military weaponry and inciting violence against the military in the events of 9 October at Maspero. On questioning, Abd El Fattah declined to answer the prosecutor’s questions, stating that it is illegal and a clear conflict of interest for the military, as a party accused of a crime in the same events, to hold proceedings or adjudicate fairly. He was sent to detention pending further military investigation.
As of today we refuse to co-operate with the military prosecution of civilians and we call on all Egyptian citizens to stand with us.
At least 12,000 Egyptian civilians have been subjected to summary, covert military trials. The accused are often denied counsel, the opportunity to review evidence or examine witnesses; there are limited avenues of appeal. Eighteen death sentences have been handed down so far.
Abd El Fattah's targeting is only the latest example of the systematic targeting of journalists, media figures, bloggers and activists by SCAF.
Abd El Fattah is being held responsible for violence on October 9th, the night when the Army killed at least 28 peaceful protesters and injured several hundred more. Several respected human rights organisation have attested to this.
Furthermore, it is perverse that Mina Daniel is listed as the first name on the Military Prosecutor's list of the accused. Mina Daniel was killed by military gunfire on October 9th.
Abd El Fattah is now being held for fifteen days in prison by a body which has no legal authority to do so. The fifteen days can be renewed indefinitely. Twenty eight more people are in jail against the background of the same event. Mina Daniel and others have already paid with their lives.
We demand that Alaa Abd El Fattah be freed immediately, that military trials of civilians be stopped and all those sentenced thus far be released or, at least, retried before civilian courts. We support all of those who similarly refuse to recognize the legitimacy of the military prosecution.
This is not the new Egypt we have fought and died for.
For more information please visit Tahrir Diaries or contact us at nomiltrials@gmail.com
and some moving images:
Thursday, 13 October, 2011
Friday, 30 September, 2011
Saturday, 3 September, 2011
Remarking January 25- A Series of Six
An event does not happen in a circle- more likely in a broken sphere.
The wave of protest that lead to the January 25 Revolution did not start in Tahrir.
It occurred in places, spaces, some of which were hidden, unspoken of, some darker than others. In every telling of histories there are silenced moments, yet every moment has its voice.
Detached and intertwined, these are six stories of the Egyptian "January 25 Revolution"- told by some of the silenced voices. Filmed violently. Collected and edited by Intifadat Intifadat.
Cairo Intifada (6:00)
On January 28th 2011 hundreds of thousands of Egyptians went to the streets all across the country with one aim: to oust a political regime void of legitimacy. Cairo Intifada follows protestors in the Cairene neighborhood of Imbaba.
The Downfall of Mubarak (6:23)
On February 10th Hosni Mubarak makes one last TV appearance before the Egyptians successfully oust him from power the following day. Experience the transition.
These people are not leaving- Mahalla workers in the January 25 Revolution (6:47)
Since 2006 the 21,000 workers of the Mahalla Textile Company have been striking and protesting against the suppressive economic policies of the Egyptian regime. Without these actions the January 25 revolution may never have come about. On February 17th 2011 the workers are back on strike.
We were imprisoned in our clothes- The workers of Turah in the January 25 Revolution (6:54)
"My son, my niece, my cousin, my father - they're all in Midan Tahrir too. I am no different. The whole country is demanding their rights. I demand my rights too." said Abdalla one of the workers carrying out a weeks long sit-in in the neighborhood of Turah. The revolution in the factory space.
We Want Freedom- The Story of Mohamed Zaghloul (2:59)
On his way home from work Mohamed Zaghloul experiences a citizen's arrest. Members of a popular committee stop him, beat him and hand him over to the military police. There he is tortured and faced with up to a five year prison sentence.
We will not return to the era of slavery- Fighting the Anti-Strike Law (4:57)
On April 12, two months after the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces secretly pass a new decree outlawing all strikes, protests and sit-ins. The street and the workers react.
The wave of protest that lead to the January 25 Revolution did not start in Tahrir.
It occurred in places, spaces, some of which were hidden, unspoken of, some darker than others. In every telling of histories there are silenced moments, yet every moment has its voice.
Detached and intertwined, these are six stories of the Egyptian "January 25 Revolution"- told by some of the silenced voices. Filmed violently. Collected and edited by Intifadat Intifadat.
Cairo Intifada (6:00)
On January 28th 2011 hundreds of thousands of Egyptians went to the streets all across the country with one aim: to oust a political regime void of legitimacy. Cairo Intifada follows protestors in the Cairene neighborhood of Imbaba.
The Downfall of Mubarak (6:23)
On February 10th Hosni Mubarak makes one last TV appearance before the Egyptians successfully oust him from power the following day. Experience the transition.
These people are not leaving- Mahalla workers in the January 25 Revolution (6:47)
Since 2006 the 21,000 workers of the Mahalla Textile Company have been striking and protesting against the suppressive economic policies of the Egyptian regime. Without these actions the January 25 revolution may never have come about. On February 17th 2011 the workers are back on strike.
We were imprisoned in our clothes- The workers of Turah in the January 25 Revolution (6:54)
"My son, my niece, my cousin, my father - they're all in Midan Tahrir too. I am no different. The whole country is demanding their rights. I demand my rights too." said Abdalla one of the workers carrying out a weeks long sit-in in the neighborhood of Turah. The revolution in the factory space.
We Want Freedom- The Story of Mohamed Zaghloul (2:59)
On his way home from work Mohamed Zaghloul experiences a citizen's arrest. Members of a popular committee stop him, beat him and hand him over to the military police. There he is tortured and faced with up to a five year prison sentence.
We will not return to the era of slavery- Fighting the Anti-Strike Law (4:57)
On April 12, two months after the ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces secretly pass a new decree outlawing all strikes, protests and sit-ins. The street and the workers react.
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