Egypt's Official Amnesia
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream media reports that Egypt is observing the anniversary of its 2011 uprising, known as the January 25 revolution, amidst state-sponsored denial and suppression. Pro-government figures are attacking the memory of the revolution, while activists are expressing outrage at the regime's historical revisionism. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The 2011 uprising
was a genuine, popular movement against decades of autocratic rule under Hosni Mubarak, who himself took power after Anwar Sadat's assassination in 1981. The initial euphoria was followed by a military coup in 2013 led by then-Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, overthrowing the democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi. Sisi's crackdown on dissent has been far more brutal than Mubarak's,
with tens of thousands imprisoned, including journalists, activists, and perceived opponents. Double Standard: Western governments, particularly the United States, were quick to condemn crackdowns on pro-democracy movements in adversarial nations, yet have provided unwavering financial and military support to the Sisi regime since the 2013 coup. The State Department's annual human rights reports
routinely criticize Egypt's abuses, but this criticism rarely translates into meaningful policy changes or aid reductions. Compare this to the immediate, crippling sanctions and rhetoric applied to any nation not aligned with US interests experiencing similar internal turmoil. Follow the Money: The Sisi regime receives approximately $1.3 billion per year in military aid from the United States.