Egyptians React to Turmoil on Twitter
The last few hours, days and weeks have been difficult for Egyptians who expected a modern, democratic government to lead them moving forward. In the wake of scandal and resignations, as we have reported on The Brenner Brief, Egyptians have turned to Twitter to make sure the world is hearing their reactions in a nation whose government does not seem to care.
Remember, Christians are being put in a very frightening situation in Egypt as the Islamists take control.
friend just said she & her family watching news & praying ‘we’re scared & worried, so we can’t imagine how Christians are feeling’ #Egypt
— janaanچيچ (@venacava_) December 22, 2012
Independent Egyptian media confirming that Copts near Naga Hamadi were stopped from voting – worse than apartheidyoutube.com/watch?feature=…
— Aus Coptic Movement (@auscma) December 22, 2012
And, the Egyptians do not trust what is happening with the referendum vote counting.
The #Ikhwan are really cooking the numbers in round 2. So very reminiscent of the bad old Mubarak days #Egypt #Fraud
— Nora Soliman نورا (@nsoliman) December 22, 2012
Looks like #Morsi sent out word to his pals the refrendum needs to come in at 70%. Thus far the YES vote is running 80% 2nd rd #Egypt
— Amr No 2 Morsi (@Cairo67Unedited) December 22, 2012
Nor do they trust their own government or military.
السيسي يعطي الأوامر للقوات المسلحة بحسن معاملة المواطنين خلال الاستفتاء.. تهديد واعتراف ضمنى بسوء معاملة الجيش للمدنيين #A7A #EgyArmy #Egypt
— Mina Nader (@MenaNader) December 15, 2012
Translation to English from Twitter: Sisi gives orders to the armed forces to treat citizens well during the referendum .. Threat and an implicit recognition of mistreating army of civilians # A7A # EgyArmy # Egypt
This may be the new Egypt if the fear and tension continue.
Motivation #Egypt twitter.com/Ahmed_Zaafrany…
— Ahmed El Zaafrany (@Ahmed_Zaafrany) December 22, 2012
This is interesting, indeed. The new Constitution does away with the position of vice-president.
Interesting that #Mekki stepped down.Seems to send a signal, rather than just allowing himself to be “retired” w/ new constitution.
— Ian M. Hartshorn (@imhartshorn) December 22, 2012
#Mekki got so much respect for you… Rabenah yesa7y dameerkom!!! #Ikhwan
— Shoukry (@ShoukryLive) December 22, 2012
At least some people are finding humor in it.
@muhammadmorsi : congrats, you are on the naughty list
| Foreign Policy foreignpolicy.com/articles/2012/… #morsi #egypt #MuslimBrotherhood
— Nagla Rizk (@naglarzk) December 22, 2012
And things that make you say “duh.”
#Egypt #Jan25 Egypt’s incessant protests are scaring away tourists – Washington Post (blog) dlvr.it/2h1dqs #tahrir
— RSSMasrcom (@RSSMasrEnglish) December 22, 2012
For more information on the situation in Egypt on Twitter, considering following hashtags #Egypt, #Cairo, #Tahrir, #Morsi, #Morsy (alternate spelling) and #Jan25.
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