Latest in Tag: nahda square Highlight
Latest in Tag: nahda square

Cairo court postpones ‘Maspero violence’ trial to 19 September
The “Maspero violence” took place days following the ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi in July 2013

Protests take place in some areas across Egypt
Some gatherings took place in Talbiya and Matariya Friday morning, says Interior Ministry Press Office representative

Muslim Brotherhood calls for protests are betrayal to country, religion: Endowments Minister
Friday marks second anniversary of Rabaa Al-Adaweya and Al-Nahda Square sit-ins dispersal

Rabaa Al-Adaweya Square renamed after assassinated Prosecutor General
The request was made in order to “erase the memory” of the Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in, says Head of Judges Club
One year after Rabaa dispersal, Egyptians wrangle psychological trauma
In the aftermath of violence, people are more prone to isolation, depression, sleep disorders or even substance abuse, experts say

Rabaa sit-in dispersal ‘crime against humanity’: HRW
Human Rights Watch report says Rabaa dispersal “probably” amounts to crimes against humanity, as it was “planned at the highest levels of Egyptian government”

Students Against the Coup holds protests at Cairo University
Hundreds protest the military backed government

Curfew hours reduced
Cabinet cuts curfew in 14 governorates by two hours

Most Egyptians agree with sit-in dispersals: Baseera
A new poll shows most Egyptians saw pro-Morsi sit-ins as ‘non-peaceful’
Interim government ‘stained’ its human rights record: Amnesty
Human rights organisation condemns loss of life in Egypt
Countries condemn violence in Egypt as UAE, Bahrain express support for government
European nations summon Egyptian ambassadors while Ecuador recalls their ambassador in Egypt

Human Rights Watch concerned about sit-in dispersal
Dispersal of sit-ins could lead to a high number of deaths, says Human Rights Watch.

National Defence Council urges disbanding of sit-ins
The National Defence Council calls on protesters to leave the Rabaa Al-Adaweya area and Al-Nahda Square

El-Beblawi meets party heads
Al-Nour Party condemns meeting

Pro-Morsi march jovial at Al-Nahda Square
Pro-Morsi protesters march from Old Cairo to Al-Nahda Square.
In Pictures: Morsi supporters protest cabinet formation
A few thousand supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi demonstrated near the Cabinet building in downtown Cairo on Wednesday afternoon in reaction to the new government formed under interim prime minister Hazem El-Beblawi. Demonstrators gathered on Qasr Al-Eini Street next to the Cabinet building holding signs calling El-Beblawi illegitimate and condemning the change of power, …

Morsi supporters protest cabinet formation
Protesters supporting the ousted president demonstrate near the Cabinet building and march to Cairo University

Islamists and opposition both to demonstrate on Friday
Islamist and opposition groups are both set to demonstrate on Friday following prayers.