The 2013 military coup in Egypt
Egypt: el-Sisi approves legal framework for military dictatorship
By Jean Shaoul, 3 June 2020
Though utilising the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse, only five of the 18 proposed amendments are clearly tied to public health developments.
Hosni Mubarak, US-backed dictator of Egypt for 30 years, dead at 91
By Bill Van Auken, 26 February 2020
Overthrown in 2011 by a mass revolt of the Egyptian people, he died with his criminal legacy secured by a military regime that is even more repressive than the one he headed.
Obama and the Egyptian massacre
By Johannes Stern, 16 August 2013
Wednesday’s massacre of hundreds of protesters by the US-backed Egyptian military junta shatters Washington’s hypocritical claims that its Middle East policy is based on democracy and human rights.
Kerry boosts Egyptian military dictatorship
By Patrick Martin, 3 August 2013
The US secretary of state said the military coup of July 3 constituted “restoring democracy.”
US, EU officials press for détente between Egyptian junta and Muslim Brotherhood
By Alex Lantier, 1 August 2013
The imperialist powers and sections of the Egyptian ruling elite are concerned that continued bloodshed will discredit the regime and encourage renewed working class struggles.
The Egyptian coup and the tasks facing the working class
By Johannes Stern, 30 July 2013
The July 3 military coup in Egypt has starkly revealed the principal problem facing the working class internationally: the crisis of revolutionary leadership.
Massacre in Egypt: US-backed junta kills scores, wounds thousands of people
By Alex Lantier, 27 July 2013
Egyptian security forces attacked pro-Mursi rallies early Saturday morning, firing live ammunition, rubber bullets and tear gas.
Egyptian coup leader al-Sisi threatens mass repression
By Johannes Stern, 26 July 2013
Like Mubarak before him, al-Sisi is referring to an alleged threat of “terrorism” to provide cover for a crackdown and establish a military dictatorship.
Egypt’s Revolutionary Socialists seek to cover up support for military coup
By Johannes Stern, 26 July 2013
As the military regime in Egypt intensifies its crackdown on all opposition, and as the former elements of the Mubarak dictatorship are integrated into positions of power, the counter-revolutionary role of the “left” supporters of the coup is ever more clearly exposed.
“Independent” trade unions join military-backed government in Egypt
By Johannes Stern, 22 July 2013
The integration of “independent” trade unions into Egypt’s military regime exposes the anti-democratic role of groups like the Revolutionary Socialists, which have promoted them.
Top US official meets with Egyptian junta as crackdown continues
By Chris Marsden, 17 July 2013
Violent repression of members of the Muslim Brotherhood is continuing in Egypt in wake of last week’s coup by the military.
Washington asserts its authority in Egypt
By Chris Marsden, 16 July 2013
Two US Navy ships patrolling in the Middle East have been moved closer to Egypt's coast in recent days, amidst fears of civil war.
Egyptian Revolutionary Socialists support US-backed military coup
By Johannes Stern, 16 July 2013
The pseudo-left stands condemned by its own words and actions as political agents of imperialism.
Hundreds of thousands join Islamist rallies to protest military coup in Egypt
By Barry Grey, 13 July 2013
On Friday, the Egyptian army maintained a large and highly visible presence, fearing the potential for a violent clash between pro- and anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators and the outbreak of civil war.
US ships F-16s to Egypt as junta intensifies crackdown
By Bill Van Auken, 12 July 2013
The Obama administration’s shipping of F-16 warplanes to Egypt is a clear signal of support to last week’s military coup.
International Socialist Organization backs Egyptian coup
By Alex Lantier, 11 July 2013
In a July 5 interview, ISO leader Ahmed Shawki declared his support for the military government that took power in Egypt on July 3.
Egyptian military regime plans sharp attack on working class
By Alex Lantier, 10 July 2013
The Egyptian military junta’s move to establish a dictatorship imposing austerity measures makes clear the counter-revolutionary character of last Wednesday’s coup.
Egyptian military massacres 51 in Cairo
By Johannes Stern and Alex Lantier, 9 July 2013
Yesterday’s massacre of pro-Islamist protesters in Cairo shatters all claims that the army is carrying out a new revolution in Egypt.
Mass protests, clashes continue as Egyptian army fails to name government
By Alex Lantier, 8 July 2013
Mass protests continue across Egypt in the wake of Wednesday’s US-backed military coup against Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Violent clashes spread in Egypt as US backs army coup
By Alex Lantier, 6 July 2013
An army crackdown on protests by supporters of President Mohamed Mursi, who was ousted Wednesday in a US-backed coup, threatens to plunge Egypt into civil war.
Convulsions in Egypt signal new era of world revolution
By David North and Alex Lantier, 5 July 2013
Political lessons must be drawn from this week’s convulsive events in Egypt.
Egyptian army coup topples Islamist President Mursi
By Johannes Stern and Alex Lantier, 4 July 2013
The ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi, following four days of nationwide mass protests, has placed power in the hands of a military junta.
Egyptian President Mursi vows to stay in power despite mass protests
By Johannes Stern, 3 July 2013
Defying millions of protesters demanding his ouster, Mursi pledged to remain in office as Egypt’s president.
The Egyptian Revolution and the crisis of revolutionary leadership
By Johannes Stern, 2 July 2013
Masses of Egyptian workers and youth are once again taking to the streets, this time demanding the ouster of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Mass protests erupt against US-backed Mursi regime in Egypt
By Johannes Stern, 1 July 2013
Millions of workers and youth poured into the country’s streets to demand the ouster of Egypt’s Islamist president, Mohamed Mursi.
Military deploys throughout Egypt ahead of mass protests
By Johannes Stern, 28 June 2013
After a speech by Islamist president Mohamed Mursi, the Egyptian army has taken up positions throughout the country, moving tanks and soldiers to strategic locations.
Egypt: Supreme Constitutional Court invalidates Shura Council, Constituent Assembly
By Johannes Stern, 11 June 2013
Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that the upper legislative house and the Constituent Assembly lack any legal foundation.
Leaked report reveals army torture, killings during the Egyptian Revolution
By Johannes Stern, 15 April 2013
A leaked report seen by the Guardian implicates the Egyptian military in detaining, torturing and killing scores of protesters during the first 18 days of the revolution.
Egyptian regime inflames sectarian violence
By Johannes Stern, 12 April 2013
The unpopular government of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi is seeking to channel rising popular discontent into reactionary, sectarian conflicts.
Mursi, army debate imposing martial law as strike wave shakes Egypt
By Thomas Gaist and Alex Lantier, 27 March 2013
In advance of a possible bread strike, as workers struggles spread throughout Egypt, Islamist President Mohamed Mursi is in talks with the army to impose martial law.
Deadly clashes erupt across Egypt after Port Said court verdict
By Johannes Stern, 11 March 2013
Popular anger against President Mohamed Mursi and the ruling Muslim Brotherhood is fueled by a ruling acquitting seven police officers.
Court suspends Egyptian parliamentary elections before explosive Port Said verdict
By Johannes Stern, 9 March 2013
Amid a deepening political crisis and in the run-up to the explosive Port Said verdict today, the Cairo Administrative Court has suspended Egypt’s elections.
Kerry pushes for new IMF deal in Egypt
By Johannes Stern, 4 March 2013
US Secretary of State John Kerry was in Cairo this weekend for talks with Islamist President Mohamed Mursi.
Mass strikes and protests shut down Port Said in Egypt
By Johannes Stern, 19 February 2013
Renewed strikes and protests have swept Egypt since January 25, the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Egyptian revolution that toppled long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak.
With death toll rising, Egypt’s opposition calls for talks with Mursi
By Bill Van Auken, 31 January 2013
With the death toll in Egypt’s protests having climbed to near 60, the head of the main bourgeois opposition coalition has called for talks with President Mursi.
Revolutionary Socialists offer their services to the Egyptian bourgeoisie
By Chris Marsden, 31 January 2013
With the eruption of the mass movements against Hosni Mubarak in 2011, the RS came forward as the chief advocate of a united movement of the Islamists and liberal bourgeois parties to block social revolution.
For workers’ power in Egypt!
By Johannes Stern and Joseph Kishore, 30 January 2013
As the second anniversary of the overthrow of dictator Hosni Mubarak approaches, the Egyptian working class is again being driven into revolutionary struggle.
Mursi declares state of emergency as protests escalate in Egypt
By Alex Lantier and Johannes Stern, 28 January 2013
President Mohamed Mursi declared a 30-day state of emergency in three cities Sunday, amid mass protests following the Egyptian revolution’s second anniversary.
Two years of the Egyptian Revolution
By Johannes Stern, 25 January 2013
The working class must resolve the historic problems of political leadership and perspective which are posed by the Egyptian revolution.
Fatal accidents fuel discontent with Egyptian Islamist government
By Johannes Stern, 18 January 2013
Only days before the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution on January 25, protesters denounce Islamist President Mursi after a series of deadly accidents.
President Mursi, IMF prepare austerity policies in Egypt
By Johannes Stern, 9 January 2013
After the passing of a new constitution, the Egyptian bourgeoisie is seeking to continue and intensify the attacks on the Egyptian working class.
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood claims constitutional referendum victory amid mass abstention
By Johannes Stern, 24 December 2012
On Saturday, the final round of voting on Egypt’s draft constitution completed the referendum—a mockery of democratic process.
Egyptian constitutional referendum marked by low turnout, allegations of fraud
By Johannes Stern, 17 December 2012
On Saturday, the first round of voting on Egypt’s new Islamist and military-backed constitution took place in ten of the country’s 27 governorates.
Mass protests against referendum on new Egyptian constitution
By Chris Marsden, 12 December 2012
Over a hundred thousand people demonstrated in Cairo yesterday against a referendum scheduled for December 15 on an Islamist constitution that enshrines the authority of the military.
Mursi calls on military in Egypt crisis
By Patrick Martin, 10 December 2012
Army officers have been given the power to arrest civilians to maintain “public order.”
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