After Arab Spring, Fears of Islamist Tyranny Grow in Egypt

With long-time strongman Hosni Mubarak out of power, Egypt appears to be descending into a fresh brand of totalitarianism led by its newly elected president, the radical Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi. Analysts say that on paper, at least, Morsi is now more powerful than even Mubarak: The new Islamist head of state has assumed legislative powers, attacked the media, installed his own supporters to lead the nation's powerful military after firing its previous leaders, and even seized more control over the process to draft a new constitution. 

webmaster@thenewamerican.com (Alex Newman) 15 Aug, 2012

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Source: http://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/africa/item/12476-after-arab-spring-fears-of-islamist-tyranny-grow-in-egypt
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