Tag Archives: Omar Suleiman
Surely this must be the endgame
The people are out in bigger numbers than ever before; the protesters will not be able to fit into Tahrir Square, and are targeting the State TV building and possibly the Presidential Palace. The army is showing signs of fracture, with reports of some … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Cairo, Egypt, History, Hosni Mubarak, Omar Suleiman, Protest, Tahrir, Television
So far, Mubarak still has the upper hand
For more on my encounter with a purple-shirted sabre-wielder, and how Nelson Mandela prevented my arrest, see here: http://www.thedailymaverick.co.za/article/2011-02-04-millions-defy-mubaraks-sabre-rattling-to-march-on-the-day-of-departure. My quick verdict on the day. Mubarak has played it very well. He’s let the protests happen, he’s minimised violence, and he’s … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Africa, Cairo, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed ElBaradei, Muslim Brotherhood, Nelson Mandela, Omar Suleiman, Tahrir
A tale of two men: Omar Suleiman delegates, ElBaradei dances
I’ve only once felt dirty, or sullied, in my working career. I had to prepare a letter of invitation for Lieutenant General Omar Suleiman, for decades Hosni Mubarak’s right hand man: head of intelligence service, runner of secret prisons, compiler … Continue reading →
Tagged as Africa, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Mohamed ElBaradei, Muslim Brotherhood, Nobel Peace Prize, Omar Suleiman, Tahrir
