The army’s anger phenomenon
Fahmi Howeidy
Al-Shorouk newspaper
Recent debate about false news that ex-army generals were banned from travelling worries Howeidy. The writer questions if there is actual anger stemming from the army over this and what the consequences of such irritation could be. Attempting to analyse the issue, Howeidy believes there is uneasiness affecting the military as a whole. The sense of irritation accompanies an unwise media approach adding to public fears of what could happen if the army is really angry. Sadly enough, the armed forces have transferred their annoyance to the presidency, which in turn threw it to the Shura Council.
Having published false news about the army, the writer denounces the Shura Council’s decision to sack the newspaper editor who published the story and confirms a bold clarification and apology could have easily solved the problem. Stressing again the expanding misconception of the army’s frustration, Howeidy writes the groundless debate benefits anti-revolutionary groups. Proceeding with baseless talks which negatively affect our military, Howeidy stresses probably the best thing Morsy did was honor the former military generals.
Can we afford the army’s fury?
Mohamed Fathy
Al-Watan newspaper
In a completely sardonic piece, Fathy jeers the army’s discontentment amid calls to hold accountable all former military officials named responsible for those killed and injured during the 25 January uprising. The writer asks why would the army be upset in the first place? And so what if it is genuinely uneasy? Why would Egyptians care if they are happy or not? He ironically writes the former generals, some known for committing demeaning crimes against revolutionaries, should not be angry to know that Egyptians would not let go of their offenses.
How many people have been killed and how many have been injured, dragged and beaten by army officers? Fathy affirms both current and former military officers are not angels sent from above. According to the writer, they have committed crimes in Tahrir Square, inside the Egyptian museum, and inside cells. Turning to President Morsy and his relation with former military generals, Fathy chides him for honoring them and appointing them as advisors and assistants. If Mina Danieal, Shiekh Emad Effat or Ahmed Harara have been of any importance, Morsy would not have cared about the army or its angry feelings, concludes the writer.
Who is Egypt’s next president?
Mohamed Amin
Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper
With a perplexed political atmosphere and a set of groundless presidential decisions, Amin does not expect Morsy to be Egypt’s next president in 2016. The thought stuck in the writer’s mind when he reassessed the army’s role in the presidency as Egypt’s most powerful institution. He dreamt of the coming presidential elections after he had recalled all Morsy’s decisions, especially those relating to the judiciary. The institution of the presidency, initially, should not yield any challenges to the country. Regretfully, now most problems stem from Morsy’s palace, according to the writer.
After the revolution, the military has learnt one of the hardest lessons in Egypt’s history, especially when former Field Marshal Tantawi and his team were sacked from their positions. Amin thinks it was even disgraceful to exclude Tantawi from the 6 October celebrations. Chiding Morsy for many steps taken since he took office nearly 100 days ago, the writer continues the president’s early period in office has proven him as failing Egypt. The latest protests held in Tahrir Square “Egypt is not a village” was the newest message to Morsy, stating Egyptians will not tolerate Muslim Brotherhood dominance, and most importantly, will not see the martyrs’ blood be lost in vain.
