Tag Archives: Democracy

Huffington Post: Egyptians Brave Long Lines for First Free Elections (Video)

In a country not particularly known for its orderly queues, everywhere you look today, you are met by an unfamiliar sight: millions of residents standing quietly in long orderly files (often for hours) waiting to engage in a two minute activity.
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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab Welcomes End of Libyan Dictatorship

Moammar Gadhafi’s long-running regime affected many lives in the United States, including in the Chicago area. Continue reading

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ICIRR Blogs: Egypt Struggle for Democracy: Report From Cairo

The ride from the Cairo airport beyond the center of the city to Zamalek straddling the historic Nile River tells a lot about the recent history of Egypt. Continue reading

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Chicago Public Radio: Ahmed Rehab reflects on uncertain future of post-revolution Egypt

In a recent visit to Cairo, Ahmed Rehab met with high-ranking officials and activists to discuss the way forward. He tells Jerome what he thinks the Egyptian people should demand now.
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Chicago Tribune: How bin Laden’s demise could bring a new era in U.S.-Muslim relations

Bin Laden’s devious strategy found an alarming degree of success in the sharp spike in Islamophobia in the U.S. and Europe and the surge in Al-Qaeda’s recruitment. But his plans hit an unlikely hurdle in the form of American Muslims. Continue reading

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NPR: Rehab Gives Updates from the Ground

From the Blog… Ahmed Rehab gives NPR updates from the ground. He’s the executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He flew to Cairo to participate in the protests. He’s representing himself, not CAIR Chicago. LISTEN HERE … Continue reading

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US Tacit Support for Mideast Autocrats reeks of short-sightedness, undermines US interests

From the blog… The winds of change are blowing over the Middle East from Jordan to Algeria. A couple of weeks ago, Tunisia became the first Arab nation to succeed in shaking off decades of debilitating dictatorship through a popular … Continue reading

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Chicago Public Radio: Ahmed Rehab participates in protests sweeping Egypt

Ahmed Rehab called Worldview from Cairo. He’s the executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He flew to Cairo to participate in the protests. He’s representing himself, not CAIR Chicago. LISTEN HERE Ahmed’s also been blogging … Continue reading

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Huffington Post, Ahmed Rehab: Swiss Radicalization: A Sign of Things to Come?

Nestle. The United Nations. Rolex. Secure Banking. Toblerone. Yodeling. William Tell. Cowbells. Neutrality. Rousseau. Alpine Skiing. Heidi.

These are a few of the things — mostly pretty — that come to mind when you say “Switzerland.”

But now thanks to a recent popular vote on a controversial referendum, things like “intolerance,” “paranoia,” and “limitations on freedom of religion” have joined the merry list. Continue reading

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