At the Morsi of Egypt
Protesters against President Morsi rally outside the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, 30 June 2013. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER
Protestors have converged on Cairo demanding Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi step down. Frustrated with what they view as an autocratic government and few economic opportunities, opposition activists have united under the campaign banner of “Tamarod” or “Rebellion.” Counter demonstrations in support of the president are also taking place in large number, polarising the country even further. So, on the one year anniversary of Morsi’s inauguration, has his downfall begun?
In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:
Adel Iskandar
Professor of Arab Studies, Georgetown University
jadaliyya.com
Gehad El-Haddad @gelhaddad
Spokesperson, Muslim Brotherhood
Mohamad Elmasry
Graduate director, American University in Cairo
Miral Brinjy @MiralBrinjy
Dostour Party Communications Coordinator for Dokki Branch in Cairo
Khalil Al-Anani @Khalilalanani
Scholar of Middle East Studies, Durham University
What do you think? Let us know in a 30-second video or in the comments below.
Zakir Hussain · Senior Fellow at Business
One year is not enough to correct the mistakes of 30 years. Morsi was not with a magic wand to give and supply all those demanded by the Egyptians toppled the Mubarak regime. The opposition should not exploit the sentiments of the public. they would face the same challenges if they come to power. rather the need of the time is to sit and begin a dialogue between the two and promote and support constructive dialogue between the two is the only way to give comfort and relief to the ailing masses, who demanded equality, freedom and social justice besides fighting for bread. Morsi must understand this with reasonable mind.
Sali Moffat · Follow · OU Student at BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences: Chemistry and analytical sciences
Me as Egyptian, think President Morsi must step down, all his promises that he made during the revolution(before he became a president) didn't happen or even part of it, Instead he tried to divide Egypt between Christians , Muslims and Port Said people, and ect.... Secondly, He uses violence with his party ( the brotherhood) against us his people and he doesn't listen to the people, he only listens to the brotherhood and their supporters... Finally, I think Morsi must step down or leave like Mubarak as there is no difference between them, Morsi uses the same tactics like the old regime did or even worth, that is why he must step down.
Nawzad Hamasalih · Follow
during his presidency, the opposition always made trouble to destroy him and not allow him to fulfill his promises , still I believe he done his best and he's true Egyptian and honest man. we should praise him.
Mohammed Alsadoon
Stephen Cripps Insists on having his own way? Then why did he offer, right at the beginning, Hamdeen Sabahhi the post of vice president? Why are only 35% of the cabinet ministers and governers are from the Brotherhood and why, when on December 9th, he left the room and let VP Ahmed Mekki chair the meeting and said he would accept ANYTHING the meeting agreed to, without even knowing what it will be. Illegal powers? Then why is the constitution that Morsi pushed through have great limits on Presidential power?
Do I think Morsi is perfect? No. He has made many mistakes (such as the stupid appointment of Adel al-Khayat as governor of Luxor) but to characterize every single problem in Egypt on the stubbornness of the president is folly, especially when you have a National Salvation Front that has rejected all calls for dialogue, the definition of stubbornness.
மு.யூ.மீரான் முகைதீன் · Follow · Elec draughtsman at ETA ASCON Group of Companies
And I am not an egyptain and I am an indian....i saw the revolution right from the begining...next to mubarak 1nd half yr military rule and 1 yr democratic rule....what the real problem is...the opposition didn't mark their presence in the government......then hw could a political body can bring down a economic crisis within a yr...those who are saying this is a big period of times is they are a big liar.....the whole world is in recession.....and the democratic countries are stuggling with the recession and try to bring the country from this crisis with the support of oppsition....but the opposition in egypt never takes part in eny reforms....and in any format..but I am wondered by the talent of mursi...without a proper ministry....and without any autocrats...he brought the country little up from the previous yr...that's the re...See More
Cathy Nicolaidis
If in 365 days... ''this'' is what happened to Egypt : economicaLLy..., sociaLLy..., ethicaLLy....., poLiticaLLy with other nations.....,......... what 'more' ruin' wiLL 'this' man bring , shouLd he stay Longer..one wonders? ALas , His poLicy is eVident! one word : '' FAILURE ''!
Irakli Berdzenadze · Follow · Top Commenter · Chairman & CEO at I.B. Capital Management · 103 subscribers
I thin it's big games, Morsi did and doing much job for Egypt. I think it's better to wait, if morsi will not change nothing within next 2-3 years after it people can to change him, but today it's not just time for change. I don't want to see civil war in egypt.
Ratib Yusuf · Follow · Al Ain
even though this man promised u heaven and so on put it in mind that you will not get a president who will clear all mistakes for decades in one or three years. if I may ask among you who can make it in ayear coz even if you get another president it will be same like him.may be the opposition are behind riots.
Yaya Abubakar · University of Lagos, Nigeria
One year is not enough to assess Morsi. It just that the "Islamic phobics" Nd their Western collarbrator
Sunny Ind · XLRI
In case he steps down - then who comes in his place - how the successor is selected or elected - this road map must be laid clear before any step down. I recently read a news - about Syria - while entire world wants Assad to step down, and rightly so - the news was that upon the possibility of Assad stepping down - President Putin of Russia expressed serious concerns that his stepping down may put Syria into a greater chaos as there was no clear successor. Well whatever may be the politics behind Putin's remarks but the point is valid - who next? and how?
Halil Eroglu · Follow
It is time to accept public as a boss for Morsi. Morsi must be like Mubarek but thinking on opposite way. He should give up leadership of a political party. And work as a mouthpiece of who need to voice..In the mean time He must flutter to set opposition parties for real regime, or we will discuss as a whole world the new forms of civil regimes and public will choose one..
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