Comments on: Ayman Nor’s Trial Begins….

By: Hampton Stephens

Hampton Stephens — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:36:11 +0000

A Show Trial Begins In Egypt

Though I can’t be sure, the accusations against Ayman Nour, the reform candidate who plans to challenge Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in elections this fall, certainly seem like a government plot. The New York Times reports that Nour says he’s…

By: Liam

Liam — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:05:53 +0000

Nice work Josh.
Great pics too, but I don’t think Ayman is doing a peace sign, which I think is the other way round. If Ayman was British, I would say he’s showing what he thinks of the government.

By: OA

OA — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:01:38 +0000

Al Jazeera reported that an Al Ghad party member died of a heart attack today outside the courthouse. The heat and the crush they say did it.

By: Amr

Amr — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:43:02 +0000

The Tagammu banner is hanged in Talaat Harb round about, right beneath Nour’s office, and a few meters from the Party’s offices.

By: Mohamed

Mohamed — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:24:27 +0000

Another thing.. couldn’t they have just counted the 2000 supporters in/outside the courthouse and called the case off right there

By: Mohamed

Mohamed — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:22:15 +0000

Its actually refreshing to see that kind of public support for him (I even see a sign from Tagammu party in one of the pictures). Atleast this support won’t easily go in vain, I would say it would probably build more strength for the guy.

By: Mostafa

Mostafa — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:19:16 +0000

Wow, This is Josh News Networks! Thanks for the coverage. Good luck on Wednesday and Thursday.

By: Nur al-Cubicle

Nur al-Cubicle — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:02:28 +0000

Superbe coverage! Thank you.

Of course, it’s an intimidating show trial when you put your own elite in the dock. The man is not a forger. Duh.

By: SP

SP — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:47:58 +0000

Sounds like high (and smelly) drama is in the offing. I didn’t realise Ayman Nor had quite such a following. Are these constituents from his district, or Al Ghad party workers? If you can recommend an article about the party and its base, I’d appreciate it.

By: Mohammed

Mohammed — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:47:03 +0000

great coverage and photos as usual, josh
thanks alot