Tuesday, June 26, 2012

World view: Egyptian democracy


The Freedom and Justice Party must liberate itself from the demons and radical ideology that surround its parent organization — the Muslim Brotherhood. Otherwise, Egyptians are in for a long, harsh “winter.”

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By Mansura Bashir Minhas | June 25, 2012

Mohamed Morsi is the new president of Egypt following the first democratic elections in its history.

Sixteen months ago, the autocratic regime of Hosni Mubarak was toppled in a peaceful coup termed the Arab Spring. This will be the first taste of democracy for Egyptians.

Morsi aspires for a novel Islamist democracy. How he chooses to label his aspiration is inconsequential. Principles of absolute justice and fairness must be the cornerstones of his governance to lend it credibility.

The Freedom and Justice Party must liberate itself from the demons and radical ideology that surround its parent organization — the Muslim Brotherhood. Otherwise, Egyptians are in for a long, harsh “winter.”


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