It's April 1st--April Fools Day--and as pranks are played, jokes are told, and the hijinks unfold around the globe, you may not find anyone laughing in Egypt.
Over the past few weeks, the government's prosecutor has been calling in anyone suspected of spreading negative information and spurring on continuing protests/demonstrations, vandalism, and even violence. Leaders of various political opposition groups have faced charges levied against them for inciting such public disturbances, but the ongoing unrest not only continues, it seems to be increasing.
This past weekend, various individuals were brought in on new charges for using media to contribute to unrest. Bloggers, Tweeters, journalist, and even a hugely popular political satirist from television were summoned to the high court.
There are many who are challenging and even outraged at what has been called a violation of their new freedoms of speech. President Morsi and the national government are finding it difficult to look like they're taking the high ground--yet, the high ground is shrinking fast in Egypt.
The current political, social, and economic condition is no laughing matter, the future seems even more bleak.
With such difficult circumstances, might even the freedom of free speech be enabling the overwhelming feelings of negativity that perpetuate the cycles of unrest and violence?
Pray for Egypt...
Over the past few weeks, the government's prosecutor has been calling in anyone suspected of spreading negative information and spurring on continuing protests/demonstrations, vandalism, and even violence. Leaders of various political opposition groups have faced charges levied against them for inciting such public disturbances, but the ongoing unrest not only continues, it seems to be increasing.
This past weekend, various individuals were brought in on new charges for using media to contribute to unrest. Bloggers, Tweeters, journalist, and even a hugely popular political satirist from television were summoned to the high court.
There are many who are challenging and even outraged at what has been called a violation of their new freedoms of speech. President Morsi and the national government are finding it difficult to look like they're taking the high ground--yet, the high ground is shrinking fast in Egypt.
The current political, social, and economic condition is no laughing matter, the future seems even more bleak.
With such difficult circumstances, might even the freedom of free speech be enabling the overwhelming feelings of negativity that perpetuate the cycles of unrest and violence?
Pray for Egypt...
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