Latest in Tag: demonstrations Highlight
Latest in Tag: demonstrations
US citizen, three others arrested for harbouring street children
Children caused riots, “non-peaceful demonstrations”, says interior ministry

10 Egyptians jailed over anti-constitution vote protest
That demonstration in Cairo called for a boycott of the referendum, as Morsi’s supporters refused to recognise the military-installed government that promised a “democratic transition” following his ouster.

Thousands protest Crimea action in Moscow
Waving Ukrainian flags and shouting slogans heard during the Maidan protests in Kiev, the demonstrators urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pull troops back.

25 January protesters faced human rights violations: Amnesty International
New report details protestors being subjected to beatings and electric shock

Cairo court acquits Al Jazeera cameraman, 61 others
Not guilty verdict reached in the trial of pro-Morsi protestors

6 April Youth Movement calls for social unity on 25 January
6 April said its initiative would focus on five goals: a social charter, a media charter, the distinction of the relationship between government and civic organisations, an economically-targeted government and an all inclusive judiciary law.

Al-Azhar protests continue in the face of academic discipline
Students gear up to boycott next week’s final exams
Egypt police disperse Islamist protests
Firing tear gas at protesters in Cairo

AFTE: Initial forensic states Cairo University student was shot three times
Engineering student Mohamed Reda was killed during violence in a demonstration in Cairo University

Al-Nour Party chairman calls for withdrawal of Protest Law
UN Secretary General calls on interim government to “consider amendments to the law”

Student protests continue following clashes
Security on high alert at Cairo University

One dead, 34 injured nationwide during Friday’s pro-Morsi rallies
Pro-Morsi groups see small-scale clashes and turnout for Friday demonstrations

Muslim Brotherhood supporters take to the streets again
Deaths, injuries as protests turn violent

Anti-Coup Alliance call for week of protests beginning Friday
Pro-Morsi group dubs the week of action “Loyalty to the Blood of the Martyrs”

Three dead and 36 injured in Friday’s Islamist protests
Thousands marched in response to the call

Anti-Coup Alliance embarks on ‘putschists departure’ week
Demonstrations are planned to reflect those on Friday that resulted in deadly clashes

Boxed in
By Philip Whitfield What’s up? In the media Egypt is fixated with wrangling, fighting and shooting. When you go out people are shopping, mixing and fasting. How much would you give to keep it that way? A million bucks? $29.95 is a steal. Karima Bennoune takes us on an eye-opener. Bennoune is a professor of …

Morsi supporters call for Tuesday demonstrations
Armed forces warn against approaching military installations

Thousands march to presidential palace “against violence and terrorism”
Demonstrators expressed their desire for the armed forces to protect them

The nine-kilometre march from Ramses Square
Men, women and children marched in protest of Minister of Defence Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi’s Wednesday speech

Press Release: Baseera public opinion poll on sympathy towards pro-Morsi demonstrations
Approximately 71% of Egyptians do not sympathize with the demonstrations in support of former president Mohammed Morsi.

Abdel Hamid appointed as Justice Minister
Judge Adel Abdel Hamid had occupied the position before in previous interim government

Friday demonstrations must “deafen ears of coup commanders”: Brotherhood
Brotherhood statement on anniversary of 10th of Ramadan says Egypt in “dark nightmare”

Tamarod calls for demonstrations “against terror” on Friday
The campaign announces launch of its Write Your Constitution initiative

Ban Ki-moon calls on security to protect demonstrators
The statement read: “The Secretary General believes strongly that this is a critical juncture in which it is imperative for Egyptians to work together to chart a peaceful return to civilian control, constitutional order and democratic governance.”

30 June, the Egyptian political crisis: Live Updates
The Egyptian political crisis: Live Updates
In Pictures: Tahrir square reacts to Morsi’s speech
Anger prevails over the square following the president’s speech

Democracy Index: 9427 protests during Morsi’s first year
NGO releases detailed report about all forms of protest against president
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi demonstrations in Cairo
A coalition of Islamist parties and groups rally in Cairo to “defend the president’s legitimacy” and call for non-violence in a mass demonstration on Friday

Islamists’ day of demonstrations
FJP secretary general accuses opposition of using political demands as cover to spread bloodshed