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48 Geo. Wash. Int'l L. Rev. 679 (2015-2016)
Article 78: Egypts's Institutionalized Attack on the Right to Access Foreign Funding

handle is hein.journals/gwilr48 and id is 711 raw text is: NOTE ARTICLE 78: EGYPT'S INSTITUTIONALIZED ATTACK ON THE RIGHT TO ACCESS FOREIGN FUNDING MARJORIE TRUWIT* INTRODUCTION In January 2011, millions of Egyptians of all social, religious, and economic backgrounds converged on Tahrir Square, demanding the overthrow of former President Hosni Mubarak.' Following weeks of protest, including violent clashes between revolutionaries and the police, Mubarak dissolved the government, ending his thirty years of repressive authoritarian rule in Egypt.2 Inspired by this wave of pro-democratic protests, many observers across the globe envisioned a new Egypt-one built upon democratic ideals such as freedom of the press and freedom of association.3 Instead, the new Egypt is replete with remnants of its authoritarian past. In particular, Egypt has cracked down significantly on the freedom of association and the right of individuals and associations to receive foreign funding.4 In March 2014, more than five hundred supporters of President Morsi were sentenced to death in a three-day trial for their alleged involvement with violent activities during the protests.5 A few * J.D. expected, 2016, The George Washington University Law School; B.A. 2011, Duke University. The author would like to thank Professor Tiana Russell for her guidance and editing assistance, as well as her family, friends, and cove for keeping her productive. Special thanks to the ILR Editors and production team. 1. See Timeline: The Major Events of the Arab Spring, NPR (Jan. 2, 2012, 12:01 AM), http://www.npr.org/2012/01/02/144489844/timeline-the-major-events-of-the-arab- spring. 2. See Profile: Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, BBC (Dec. 25, 2013, 5:37 PM), http:// www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-12313405. 3. See Chris McGreal, The Revolution That Has Given Egypt New Hope, Pride and Confi- dence, GUARD AN (Feb. 12, 2011, 5:04 PM), http://www.theguardian.com/world/201l/feb/ 13/tahrir-square-egypt-hosni-mubarak. 4. See Yosra El Gendi, NGOs, Ministry of Social Solidarity to Hold Dialogue on NGO Law, EGYr TODAY (Sept. 25, 2014), http://egypttoday.com/blog/2014/09/25/ngos-ministry-of- social-solidarity-to-hold-dialogue-on-ngo-law/. 5. See Doug Bandow, Egypt's Al-Sisi Establishes Tyranny Mubarak Only Dreamed Of: Wash- ington Should Stop Playing the Fool by Praising Cairo's Commitment, FoRaEs (Sept. 1, 2014, 8:02 AM), http://www.forbes.com/sites/dougbandow/2014/09/01/egypts-al-sisi-establishes-

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