Epstein Secrets

Maher a founder of the influential "April 6" youth movement was arrested upon his return from the United States, allegedly for inciting a protest in Cairo in March. He was held overnight before being released, reportedly without explanation. Three days later, Maher survived a major car accident—the cau

ca-Cola, and Ford. These partnerships could all come under criticism if violence against minorities persists. for more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at for •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit think tank with a staff representin

ports are notable given that several high ranking members of the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas escaped from Egyptian prisons at that time. News from Cairo has focused predominantly on a proposed law regulating civil society groups which was submitted to the country's top legislative body on May 29th. W

Baler Qalibaf, making it increasingly clear that the Supreme Leadership is pushing for a loyal conservative. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at Or or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at or The Middle East Update presents a summary of on-going development in the Middle East based on information

a seven-month process that entails amending the constitution and a parliamentary election in early 2014. While the political action has centered in Cairo, there have been reverberations in the Sinai peninsula where, according to press reports, the Egyptian military in co- ordination with Israel is und

eighboring Afghanistan: Prime Minister Sharif's special adviser on national security visited Kabul July 21st. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or .uit ct_joinstorg or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank wit

rated the finalization of the draft constitution and forced a quick popular vote on it, continue to draw supporters and protestors to the streets of Cairo. Demonstrations by both sides reached a climax on December 4th and 5th, when clashes outside of the presidential palace in Cairo left five dead and

dence that would hold up in court. Hafeez has been released after previous arrests owing to lack of evidence. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Relcsten-Monsen at or •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, not-for-profit thin an wi a ff representing m

and the United States ($1 billion in debt relief negotiations). Saudi Arabia, where President Morsi made his first trip abroad, had a delegation in Cairo the week of September 10th discussing a $1.5 billion aid package. Investments and the investment climate were on the agenda as well that week with a

istan), making slow progress in neighborly relations is a "deliverable" of sorts to their respective peoples. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at Or Camilla Reksten-Monsen a •The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent not-for-profit think tank with a staff representing mor

ile Hamas put estimates at 200,000. In another apparent step toward reconciliation, Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal and Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas met in Cairo on January 9th—the first such meeting in almost a year. Though this is the latest indication of a Palestinian rapprochement, it is also a telling m

for the release of the Egyptian nationals, despite the deployment of a high-level delegation. For more information please contact: EFTA00668483 Maureen Quinn at or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at • The Middle East Update presents a summary of ongoing developments in the Middle East based on information from t

er an Al Sisi presidency. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia made a landmark visit on June 20th en route from Morocco. The aging monarch touched down in Cairo along with his ministers of finance and foreign affairs for a meeting with Al Sisi, which took place on Abdullah's plane. As the first foreign leade

rince Bandar will remain an advisor to the king and his special envoy, according to a different royal decree. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at or _ or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at Or • The Middle East Update presents a summary of ongoing developments in the Middle East based on informat

try of "terrorism." The news sparked a wave of civil unrest in Egypt as police clashed with supporters of deposed President Morsi in the streets of Cairo, Alexandria, and elsewhere over the weekend. Similarly, supporters of the popular presidential hopeful also took to the street—including Cairo's Tah

Gulf neighbors— especially Saudi Arabia, which named the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization in March. For more information please contact: Maureen Quinn at +1.212.225.9604 or guinnPipinst.org or Camilla Reksten-Monsen at +1•212-225•9602 or • The Middle East Update presents a summary of ongoing devel