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Jefferson23

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2. At least the masters are not bothering to cloak it, even a little. Oh my god, he really sucks:

Reply to bemildred (Reply #1)

Wed May 20, 2015, 03:06 PM

May 2015

Zend is also known for his allegiance to Mubarak and the Armed Forces which Egyptian columnist Rana Allam described as “non-questionable” in an op-ed published Wednesday in the Daily News Egypt.

He reportedly criticised judges who joined the protests in 2011, saying: “These judges do not represent the judiciary. Judges should not join the commons or the mob”.

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Profile: Egypt's new Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zend bemildred May 2015 #1

At least the masters are not bothering to cloak it, even a little. Oh my god, he really sucks: Jefferson23 May 2015 #2

Yep. He will settle things down, he will. bemildred May 2015 #3

Recording shows Islamic State�s Egypt faction urges attacks on judges bemildred May 2015 #4

They really don't give a shit. n/t Jefferson23 May 2015 #5