Glossary entry

Arabic term or phrase:

سونيا

English translation:

The so-called \'June 30\' Revolution

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Arabic term

سونيا

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This comes from an on-line tweet. I'm not sure what's meant by سونيا here.
Thank you to anyone who may be able to help.

Source: https://twitter.com/ahmd_s3eed/status/712965285444194304
سفيرة دولة ساويرس
لا عزاء ل٣٠سونيا
@Tahrir_News: #وزيرة_الاستثمار عقب استلام مهام عملها:هدفنا استعادة ثقة المستثمرين
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 The so-called 'June 30' Revolution

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The so-called 'June 30' Revolution

The so-called 'June 30' Revolution

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Note added at 16 mins (2016-08-12 22:45:37 GMT)
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The term 'سونيا' or 'Sonia', in Latin letters, is frequently used among those who are against the Egyptian regime now. Pro-Morsians, the supporters of the toppled civilian president, use such a term to mock the 'June 30' uprising, according to the Egyptian mass media.
Peer comment(s):

agree Saleh Dardeer : Yes. I think it is a loaded word of mockery that it has many connotations
8 hrs
Thank you
agree Amr Alaa
2 days 12 hrs
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