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🔗 بسمة عبد العزيز تتمسك بـ«بيان مايكل»: أرفض استخدام الطب النفسي لـ«الاغتيال المعنوي» | المصري اليوم، أخبار اليوم من مصر

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تمسكت الدكتورة بسمة عبد العزيز، مدير الإعلام والتثقيف بالأمانة العامة للصحة النفسية، بالبيان الذي أصدرته، الإثنين، لرفض إحالة المدون مايكل نبيل إلى مستشفى الصحة النفسية بالعباسية، رغم إحالتها للتحقيق وتبرؤ وزارة الصحة من البيان.

🔗 The Black Book: Imbalance of Power and Wealth in Sudan

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In 2000, a mysterious book appeared in the streets of Khartoum under the title “The Black Book: Imbalance of Power and Wealth in the Sudan”. The mystery of the book was strengthened by its impeccable method of distribution necessitated by the Regime’s firm grip over information in the country. The launch of the work consisted of a once-off distribution at gates of major mosques, following Friday prayers. Soon after, the circulation of the Book gained momentum. Spontaneous photocopying made the Book available all over the country and abroad. The book soon became the most talked about document in the country. It was an envy of any writer, the world over. Most readers had never seen the original copy of the book. Illiterate people too became familiar with …

🔗 New Statesman - Why does the western media ignore Egyptian dissent?

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The Egyptian government is listed as a client by two top K-Street lobbying firms, the Podesta and Livingston Groups, and although the exact cost of their services is confidential the fact that Podesta charged up to $13m over ten years to help the Turkish government persuade movers and shakers on Capitol Hill that there was no such thing as an Armenian genocide suggests that the Egyptian regime is shelling out an awful lot on polishing its image