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ElBaradei: U.S., Egypt in secret talks on fate of Israel peace treaty
The United States is engaged in secret talks with Egypt's ruling military council geared at ensuring that the country's democratically elected regime will maintain its peace treaty with Israel, top Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei said on Tuesday. Ref. Source 2
Gallup: 85% of Egyptians opposed to US aid
Gallup research has revealed strong opposition by Egyptians regarding U.S. Money sent to political groups in the country. Egyptians', however, are becoming increasingly opposed to aid not only from the U.S., but also from international organizations and Arab governments. Ref. Source 7
What was anyone expecting with Egypt? We go in there in the name of democracy and instead help a military government to take over the country. What kind of democracy is that.
International Level: Specialist / Political Participation: 40 4%
Angry protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo today and hauled down its U.S. Flags, replacing them with black flags with Islamic emblems.
The incident prompted U.S. Security guards to fire off a volley of warning shots as a large crowd gathered outside, apparently upset about the production of a Dutch film thought to insult the prophet Mohammed, said CNN producer Mohammed Fahmy, who was on the scene.
An Embassy operator told CNN that the facility had been cleared of diplomatic personnel earlier in the day, ahead of the apparent threat, while Egyptian riot police were called to help secure the Embassy walls. Ref. CNN