Egypt's Richest Man Concerned About How New Islamist Government Will Treat Christians

 

Naguib Onsi Sawiris

Egypt's richest man, accomplished business mogul, Naguib Onsi Sawiris, has expressed his concerns regarding how Coptic Christians, such as himself, will be treated under the newly elected Islamist government, the Muslim Brotherhood, headed up by President Mohammed Mursi. Former President, Hosni Mubarak, was toppled under tumultuous circumstances and recently suffered a coma inducing stroke. Egypt is 90% Muslim and 10% Coptic Christian.

Sawiris' wealth is estimated at $2.5 billion dollars and he chairs the multi-national companies Wind Telecom and Orascom Telecom Holding. Sawiris was quoted as stating, "There are fears of imposing an Islamic state ... where Christians don't have same rights. Morsi is required to prove the opposite. ... We don't want speeches or promises, but in the coming period, it is about taking action. ... He was not our choice but we are accepting it is a democratic choice."   

It is the website's hope that the people of Egypt will turn a new page and live in unity, after the turmoil that transpired over the past year. Egyptians, like all other global citizens, must dwell and work in peace and safety in their sovereign land. People's rights must be respected, as this is a universal concept that at times, has been sorely lacking in our world. 

CBS Reporter Sexually Assaulted And Beaten With Chants Of "Jew!"

Update: Logan is not Jewish.

Lara Logan

CBS News correspondent, Lara Logan, was attacked by a mob of 200 men in Cairo, Egypt, while reporting on celebrations over the ouster of President Mubarak. Logan was sexually assaulted and severely beaten for 20-30 minutes, as the mob chanted "Jew!" "Jew!" Poor lady. That's awful. A group of kind Egyptian women and members of the military rescued her.

Lara Logan on the red carpet

This brings me to my question. How did this mob of men in Egypt know Logan was Jewish, when she looks so Anglo-Saxon. She also has an Anglo name. Living among many ethnicities and nationalities, Jewish included, I have learned a lot of positive cultural things about others and I did not think she was anything other than Anglo-Saxon in looking at her.

Logan before the attack in Cairo, Egypt

She is blond with blue eyes and fair skin. Therefore, was she targeted. How did this group of men know she is Jewish. Is she Jewish? The attack was clearly racially motivated. But who and why? Were these pro-Mubarak supporters?

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Now that President Hosni Mubarak has been deposed, Egyptians have only one thing to say, "Show me the money!" Seriously, authorities have begun the arduous process of tracing billions of dollars, said to have been stolen by the Mubarak regime. He is alleged to have used state funds to buy a fortune in real estate and other assets in America, Britain and the Middle East.

Mubarak went into office with very little and left a billionaire. This to many, indicates the pilfering of the national treasury for personal enrichment. Mubarak's accounts in Britain are candidates for seizure, with further asset searches being conducted.

Mubarak's son lives in a $35 million dollar London home in Belgravia, bought with state funds. It should be seized, auctioned and the funds given to the people of Egypt.

Why oh why, when people go into office, they do not resist the temptation of taking the People's money. It happens all over the world and there needs to be greater international accountability. Even in democratic nations, men such as former U.S. President, George W. Bush, engaged in double dealing in office, to enrich himself, his family and cronies to the tune of billions, at the American people's expense.

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Sunday, February 13, 2011 - CAIRO - ..."He stole our money," said Mohammed Tarik, 20, a medical student who wore a white smock that read "Victory for Egypt." "If the next president can get back the money, he will show he's not like the old president. It would restore Egypt's dignity and bring respect for the government."...

Few know Mubarak's worth. Some rumors, spreading on the Internet, say his family fortune is between $40 billion and $70 billion. Middle East analysts and news reports in the Arabic media say Mubarak and his family kept most of their wealth in real estate stretching from Egypt's Red Sea coast to London, Los Angeles and New York, and in Swiss and offshore bank accounts.

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A euphoric Egypt has cleaned house regarding their government. Now they are cleaning up again, but this time literally. Egyptians that protested and rioted in their nation, demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, have taken to the streets again and are cleaning up using brooms and shovels. How admirable. One can’t help but respect that kind of drive and discipline.

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Egypt President, Hosni Mubarak, has stepped down as head of state of his nation. This news comes after intense protests and rioting, aimed at ousting him from 30-years of rule, succeeded in bringing change.

U.S. President Barack Obama has been criticized in the American press for his handling of the matter

Mubarak put forward concessions, such as leaving office after the September 2011 elections, but the multi-billionaire's offers were rejected by the people of Egypt. He has ceded control of the nation to the Egyptian military. Now comes the process of rebuilding and regaining order after the turmoil that ensued.

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Mubarak is a multi-billionaire, with real estate holdings all over the world. He should step down to return order and peace to Egypt. The people have spoken but they are not being heard by their leader.

Many in the international community fear the Muslim Brotherhood will take over in Egypt. They have been labeled a Muslim extremist group that seeks to impose Islam on the world by force.

Egypt is such a lovely place with a wealth of internationally significant architectural sites and buildings. Some of it has been damaged, as soldiers fought protesters, resulting in 300 fatalities, the latter which is worse of all.

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Did you notice which reporters got attacked in Egypt, during the current uprising and protests. The white ones (Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric and two dudes from Fox News). Why? Because the black ones didn't go. You see, white people are fearless and brave and sometimes leap into situations that are too dangerous. But black people generally don't do that.

Wolf Blitzer (right): Glad I didn't go..."and they're so black!"

Had I been assigned the job of going to Egypt during the rioting, I would have simply stated, " Uh, no, I think I'm gonna sit this one out, because they look really upset. I'll cover this story from Twitter. In the meantime, I'm going to the mall. Tweet me when something happens." My report would look like this "Live from the Twitter Timeline Egypt, people appear to be rioting..."

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In all seriousness, reporters need to give the people of Egypt their space right now and let them sort out this conflict, hopefully in a peaceful, swift manner. Best wishes to them for a positive resolution.

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American reporters Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric and two unnamed Fox News journalists, were attacked on the streets of Egypt, in separate incidents, while covering the ongoing uprising that aims to unseat President Hosni Mubarak. Cooper was encircled by a group of "Mubarak supporters" and repeatedly punched in the head and kicked.

Portions of the beating were caught on tape. The CNN anchor was attacked a second time, while trying to switch hotels. He and his coworkers were set upon outside the hotel he was departing, as local men smashed the windshield and windows of their car, then tried to pull them out of the vehicle.

U.S. President Barack Obama and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Couric's vehicle was also attacked by a group of men, who smashed in the windows. Breaking reports indicate, two Fox News reporters were badly beaten and taken to the hospital as well. Today, Egypt's Vice President told foreign reporters in no uncertain terms, "Go home."

Days ago, internet service to the nation was also cut off by the Egyptian government, in a bid to block all transmission of the uprising. Anti-American sentiment is high in Egypt today, as some blame the U.S. government for inciting the uprising and destroying their government and country, according to ABC News anchor, Diane Sawyer.

President Mubarak has been in power for 30-years, which is a long run for any head of state. In the face of the uprising, which includes a million protesters, Mubarak announced he would not seek reelection in September. However, many are demanding he resign and leave office today. As Mubarak sees it, such an action would lead to total chaos.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

The Judiciary Report urges calm and advises the people of Egypt to avoid property destruction at all cost, as it will take money to rebuild, which is scarce during the global financial crisis. Both sides of the conflict should eschew violence, so as not to harm Egypt's name in the world as a tourist destination.

President Mubarak should also consider stepping down as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the September 2011 elections. An interim President can be appointed in his stead, until a newly elected head of state is chosen.

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