Egypt’s political fractures
Has the image of a unified Egyptian revolution been replaced by one with many divisions?
One year after a popular uprising tore down a 30-year-old dictatorship, Egypt’s political future does not seem any clearer. As the Muslim Brotherhood and the military compete for power, violence is soaring as Egyptians continue to take to the streets, demanding an end to the army’s rule. Amid these struggles, many are left wondering whether the different parties will be able to form a new constitution ahead of presidential elections.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with journalist Ashraf Khalil and Khaled Al-Qazzaz, a spokesperson for Egypt’s Freedom and Justice Party.
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