Category Archives: Egypt

Canada planning to give $11M to Egypt for democracy-building efforts

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Oh Canada.

 Shakes head and sighs.

Even though the persecution of religious minorities is illegal in within the borders of Canada, Canadians are obligated to support [with tax dollars] countries where certain segments of the population are regarded as second class citizens for having a faith different than the majority. Countries where the abuses against these groups run the gamut from verbal abuse to murder. Where their homes and churches can be burned and land stolen all while the state yawns and pays platitudes to the victims and media.

If Canada’s foreign policy is a reflection of our morality then I’m taking the mirrors down because I can’t stand what is staring back at me.

Winnipeg Free Press

OTTAWA – Canada is giving almost $11 million to Egypt to help foster democracy in the North African country.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon announced the funding Wednesday in Cairo, where he attended meetings with Egypt’s new leaders and civil society groups.

Cannon said he told Prime Minister Essam Sharaf and his cabinet that Canada was willing to participate in Egypt’s “transition from dictatorship to democracy.”

The money will target opportunities for young Egyptians and help develop democratic institutions in their country and across the broader Middle East.

The vast majority of the new funds — $10 million over five years — will be supplied by the Decent Employment for Youth Project, a Canadian International Development Agency project which trains and helps young people find jobs and start businesses in tourism and manufacturing. Continue Reading →

Continued and escalated horror against the Coptic peoples in Egypt.

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I have been fortunate indeed to have had people sending me videos and audio interviews with people both who have been at the scene of carnage as well as eye witnesses to abuse of the Coptic peoples of Egypt, as well as having an Egyptian Arabic translator, (Thank you very much again Mohamed-The-Atheist for all your hard work at short notice) in order to try and get the stories out of what is happening to these people. Here are two of the ones I have received in the last few days alone, with 2 more needing to be completed. I hope to have them done tonight if I can at all.

I can say these are all from March 2011 in the newly liberated Egypt.

I do not have as much information about them as I wish I had. However the audio interview is quite distressing. Keep it in mind when Muslims say they have respect for all the prophets and so on. I think actions speak a million times louder than words.

The remains of the saints have been extracted and thrown in the street

A video of the demolition of the church in Atfih, March 2011

SALAFISTS SURROUNDED AND HARASSED UN PEACEKEEPING FORCES IN SINAI

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This is a real tough google trans from the Arabic, but you’ll get the gist of it. KGS

300 people from Salafist groups surrounded a group of peacekeeping forces based in El Gorah Airport east of the town of El Arish.

CoptReal: “Al-Wafd e-gate” that the group has cut the road linking al-Qaeda border with Israel, which has a length of 10 kilometers and is considered a vital conduit for the forces as they move between Egypt and Israel without restriction.

The group took up arms and blocked the passage of cars peacekeeping forces emanating from the Camp David Accords and used SUV, and demanded getting all political and criminal detainees, and tried to tribal elements of understanding with the group to open the way to choose another place to pass

Demands and the group is still stationed in the same place until the time of writing.

´H/T:Dexter Van Zile

Breaking: Egyptian Muslims are attacking another Coptic Church

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I received the following email just now from Assad Elepty, an expat Egyptian Coptic Christian

I am working on translating and subtitling the three links here but I will post the links in case any of you speak Arabic

Islamists in the town of Al Ayat (about 50km south of Cairo) are attacking another Coptic Church.

The parish priest Father Hosea was trapped inside with three deacons.
They have managed to escape with the help of Noble Copts and armed muslims keeping the mob at bay.

The Islamist Mob have entered the church and commenced destroying it.
Sacred Icons and relics have been thrown on the streets, trampled and destroyed.
The church has been set on fire.

The neighbouring Copts are under siege and locked up in their homes.
There is no Police or security.

The Army said it will deploy personnel. Six tanks have rolled up but unable to stop the mob,
they cant not fire upon the mob with 76mm projectiles.
The ARMY did NOT send SOLDIERS to regain control.

ICU (International Christian Union) have been made aware and they are attempting to attain further details via diplomatic channels.

Please Pray for the safety of the Copts and our Holy Churches..
Egypt is degenerating into Anarchy.

In a separate Incident a bigoted Islamist Governor ordered the demolition of a 5 storey Coptic building that has full approval and was inaugurated by him during the opening a number of years ago.
Full story here http://www.aina.org/news/20110301212431.htm

Assad Elepty

STRATFOR: Al Qaeda Deputy Calls For Islamic Rule

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Egypt: Al Qaeda Deputy Calls For Islamic Rule
March 4, 2011
Al Qaeda deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahiri called for the establishment of Islamic rule in Egypt following former President Hosni Mubarak’s resignation, according to an Internet audio recording posted to a jihadist website, Forbes reported March 3. The 28-minute long recording told Egyptians and Tunisians to not let the United States and other foreign nations install puppet regimes and urged Yemenis to continue agitating against Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who he said turned Yemen into an American spy base.

Iranian vessels which crossed Suez Canal carry “advanced Hezbollah weapons” — Israel

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Military and Security 2/23/2011 12:10:00 PM

GAZA, Feb 22 (KUNA) — The two Iranian naval ships which crossed the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Tuesday morning are carrying “advanced Hezbollah weapons,” Maariv Israeli paper reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
The sources told the paper, “Estimates indicate the two ships are carrying missiles of different range, rifles, ammunition, and night-vision gear… The voyage of the two ships is an Iranian attempt to go around the arms embargo on Hezbollah.” The paper also said that it is believed the voyage is an attempt on the part of the Iranians to “test the waters” with and gauge the responses of the Egyptian Supreme Military Council and its stance towards Tehran.
Israel had yesterday stressed it was keeping close eye on the progress of the vessels, knew their location precisely, and kept close contact with US officials to exchange views and assess the situation.
Israeli Premier Benyamin Netanyahu had earlier on Monday said Iran was trying to take advantage of the region’s instability to expand its influence.
(end) mzt.wsa KUNA 231210 Feb 11NNNN

Various important STRATFOR SITREPS

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Some of the massive output from STRATFOR.COM today so far. hey and its only 1:00

Egypt: Coptic Priest’s Death Sparks Protests
February 23, 2011
A Coptic priest was killed in his southern Egypt home, triggering demonstrations by Christians numbering in the thousands, AP reported Feb. 23. The priest was found in his home, and had been stabbed, according to a fellow clergyman, who added that neighbors had seen masked men leave the apartment shouting “Allahu akbar.” About 3,000 protesters clashed with Muslim shop owners the night of Feb. 22, smashing the windows of a police car in Assiut city.

Israel: Troops Fire On Militants Following Bomb Attack
February 23, 2011
Israeli tank fire wounded 11 people, including at least six militants, in the Gaza Strip Feb. 23 following an attack on an Israeli patrol, the military and Palestinian officials said, AP reported. The Israeli military said its tanks fired on militants after the militants detonated a bomb targeting the Israeli patrol near the border. Militants then fired mortars at the soldiers. Gaza health officials say two of the wounded militants were in serious condition. Islamic Jihad and Hamas militants said they fired mortars at the troops.

European Union: States, NATO Forces Set Up Blockades Against Libyan Refugees
February 23, 2011
The European Union states of the Mediterranean, including Spain, France and Italy, with the help of NATO forces, have set up sea and air blockades against the infiltration of Libyan refugees, Voice of Israel reported Feb. 23.

Libya: Al Qaeda Creates Islamist Emirate In Derna – Interior Ministry
February 23, 2011
According to the Libyan Foreign Ministry, al Qaeda has created an “Islamist Emirate” in Derna, Libya, Al Arabiya reported Feb. 23.

Somalia: Pirates Add Ammunition, Men To Secure Hijacked Vessels
February 23, 2011
Somali pirates are ferrying ammunition and men to 30 hijacked vessels still under their control and threatened to kill more hostages after four U.S. citizens were killed in a standoff on Feb. 22, AP reported Feb. 23, citing a statement by a pirate claiming to be named Adowe Osman Ali. Ali said that about 20 pirates used to guard every ship, but now numbers are ranging between 60 and 70 pirates. Pirates are more alert now than any time before, Ali said, adding that they have warned foreign ships not to get near to hijacked vessels