For thirty years, Egypt was rule by Muhammad Hosni Sayyid Mubarak.
He assumed control of the ancient nation upon the assassination of
Egypt’s third president, Anwar El Sadat.
During his reign as Egypt’s fourth president, Mubarak was known for his strict and harsh dealings with any opposition. His dictatorial rule led to the civilian revolt earlier this year. The Obama administration supported the revolt and offered aid to the new ruling force running the nation.
Interestingly, Mubarak had outlawed the militant group known as the Muslim Brotherhood. They are now part of the ruling committee that the Obama administration is supporting even though this organization has openly condemned the US and anything that represents the US.
The success of Obama’s foreign policy in Egypt was evident this week as Egyptian police raided several American based non-profit groups, along with several Egyptian civil rights groups. Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) entered the offices of the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute and Freedom House, where they seized computers including personal laptops and files. Some workers were detained inside the offices for hours after the raids. All three of the non-profit groups receive US funding as they carry out their work helping Egyptians with their civil rights.
During his reign as Egypt’s fourth president, Mubarak was known for his strict and harsh dealings with any opposition. His dictatorial rule led to the civilian revolt earlier this year. The Obama administration supported the revolt and offered aid to the new ruling force running the nation.
Interestingly, Mubarak had outlawed the militant group known as the Muslim Brotherhood. They are now part of the ruling committee that the Obama administration is supporting even though this organization has openly condemned the US and anything that represents the US.
The success of Obama’s foreign policy in Egypt was evident this week as Egyptian police raided several American based non-profit groups, along with several Egyptian civil rights groups. Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) entered the offices of the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute and Freedom House, where they seized computers including personal laptops and files. Some workers were detained inside the offices for hours after the raids. All three of the non-profit groups receive US funding as they carry out their work helping Egyptians with their civil rights.
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