Egypt In ViewQuick Overview Behind the Turmoil in Egypt

Ongoing Turmoil

Long history of political turmoil

Great conflict between Islamic extremists and the government

Protests in 2011 ousted Hosni Mubarak

Repressive rule under Mubarak

- Security forces used brutal force

- Many unexplained “disappearances”

- Political dissent silenced

The Neighbours Next Door

Tunisian uprisings in December 2010 encouraged mass protests in the region, including Egypt (Arab Spring)

February 11, 2011 Mubarak “stepped down” – Fled Cairo- Sentenced to life in prison

THEN WHAT?

Military ruled for about a year, unrest continued

Increased polarization between Islamists parties and more liberal and secular parties

After elections, Islamists parties in the lead

Morsi Morsi elected at end of

2012 – Islamist Brotherhood

His assembly approved a constitution that many secular groups claim violate women’s rights and freedom of expression

Anti-government protesters took to the street en mass once again

Violent repression continues…

Causes and Implications

Quick Recap

5 types of issues?

Identify an example of an issue that can fit into more than one category?

Causes and Implications

Social, cultural, economic, political and/or environmental causes and implications (real and/or potential)

Article Analysis Use the organizer to help you identify the

causes and implications (real and predicted) of the latest uprising in Egypt

You will also want to consider adding information to your organizer from the background article you read for homework

Work with 1-2 of your peers to complete this task. Compare your findings, discuss them and assess how you did with this task.

Compare your findings…

Your choice…

Demonstrate your learning by completing the “In the News” assignment – due this Thursday

Follow the instructions carefully and review the rubric before you begin.