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**Pete** · 06-04-2012, 05:48

Egypt crisis: Shafiq condemns presidential rival Mursi

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18317786

"Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq, a former PM under jailed ex-leader Hosni Mubarak, has accused his Islamist rival of harassing Christians.

Mr Shafiq, who was speaking as protests continued in Cairo over the outcome of Mubarak's trial, said the Muslim Brotherhood aimed to create a "sectarian" state......."

Lot of things in play here. Old vs New, Mubarak vs Freedom, sectarian vs secular.

Lots of strong currents flowing under the rippling water.

I say Mursi walks away with it and the screws tighten on Christians and the secular crowd.

06-04-2012, 05:48	#1
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	Shafiq condemns presidential rival Mursi Egypt crisis: Shafiq condemns presidential rival Mursi http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18317786 "Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq, a former PM under jailed ex-leader Hosni Mubarak, has accused his Islamist rival of harassing Christians. Mr Shafiq, who was speaking as protests continued in Cairo over the outcome of Mubarak's trial, said the Muslim Brotherhood aimed to create a "sectarian" state......." Lot of things in play here. Old vs New, Mubarak vs Freedom, sectarian vs secular. Lots of strong currents flowing under the rippling water. I say Mursi walks away with it and the screws tighten on Christians and the secular crowd.
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