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Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security
Egypt

Protesters block roads and rails in push for better security

Protesters gathering on train tracks in Sohag brought rail traffic to a halt Tuesday, National Railways Authority President Hussein Zakaria…
Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency
Egypt

Egyptian delegation “supports” Assad government, says agency

An Egyptian delegation arrived Monday in Damascus to “support President Bashar al-Assad in his war against extremism,” reported Syrian state-owned…
Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown
Egypt

Popular Current calls for protest against media crackdown

The Popular Current Party joined other activists Tuesday to call for a protest outside the Bulaq Abul Ela Public Prosecution…
Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes
Egypt

Public Prosecution detains 21 over Monday clashes

The Public Prosecution in Heliopolis ordered 21 suspects detained Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces in front of…
Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya
Egypt

Police arrest 18 protesters in Gharbiya

Security forces on Monday arrested 18 people in Tanta in Gharbiya Governorate during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of President…
Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault
Egypt

Women’s group: Authorities “blame” victims of sexual assault

The Egyptian Center for Women's Rights condemned Tuesday comments made by the Shura Council and National Council for Human Rights…
Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business
Egypt

Antiquities minister says Egyptian Museum open for business

Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim denied rumors Tuesday that security forces had withdrawn from the  Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. Ibrahim…
Protesters close Mugamma for third day
Egypt

Protesters close Mugamma for third day

Protesters in Tahrir kept the Mugamma closed for the third consecutive day, preventing employees and citizens from accessing the building,…
Suez protester accused of firing weapon during protest
Egypt

Suez protester accused of firing weapon during protest

The general prosecutor's office in Suez ordered activist Nasser al-Shafie be detained another four days on Monday pending an investigation.…
Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles
Egypt

Mugamma closed for second day ahead of protests, causing scuffles

Tahrir Square remained calm Monday morning ahead of planned protests against President Mohamed Morsy, called for to coincide with the…
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