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In Pictures: University protests call for ‘return of legitimacy’
Several Pro-Morsi demonstrations commenced at Egyptian universities on Sunday calling for the “end of military rule”, while Mansoura University students clashed on Monday. Spokesman for Students Against the Coup in Cairo University Ahmad Ghoneim said that “security forces shut down roads leading to Cairo University [in response to] protests by high-school students and university students …
Heroes on display
The sixth of October witnessed both celebrations and protests in Cairo and other governorates
Getting in the way: politics and doing business in Egypt
“If it bleeds, it leads.” That news industry fundamental is Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou’s October 7 morning business challenge. The leading stories by news agencies all over the world about the clashes that erupted in Cairo and other parts of Egypt on 6 October, Armed Forces Day, make his job more difficult. The repeated …
Conflicting reactions to 6 October violence
The Anti-Coup Alliance calls for continued demonstrations
In Pictures: Clashes erupt in Cairo
Rival demonstrations led to violent clashes throughout Egypt on Sunday amid celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the October War. The Ministry of Interior had reported 94 injuries and 28 killed nationwide. In Cairo’s Tahrir Square, face-painted revelers gathered to celebrate the anniversary, waving Egyptian flags and posters of Defence Minister Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi as …
Ministry of Interior warns groups trying to “spoil” the day
The ministry said it will respond without hesitation to “any forms of breaking the law”.
UN rights monitor condemns deadly Sudan crackdown
Amnesty International puts the death toll at over 200, many with gunshot wounds to the head and chest.
Clashes in Suez result in one death
Third day of confrontations also sees five wounded
Pro-Morsi movements announce 6 October protests
Tahrir Square officially announced as destination of marches
Sudan fuel price hikes aim to avert ‘collapse’: Bashir
Bashir also spoke of “conspiracies being planted by the saboteurs against our country”.
146 protests and 10 student arrests in universities and schools: Democracy Index
Democracy Index highlights details of protests and demonstrations in educational institutions since start of school year
Fresh Sudan fuel protests erupt after Friday prayers
Activists had called for stepped-up protests after the weekly Muslim prayers, and security forces responded with a massive deployment
Cairo University students temporarily suspend sit-in
The sit-in which has been ongoing for several days is only suspended for this weekend
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi march in Nasr city
In response to calls by Anti-Coup Coalition and the Muslim Brotherhood, thousands of pro-Morsi demonstrators marched in Cairo.
Sudan braces for new protests as death toll rises
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies and London-based Amnesty International said 50 people were killed after being shot in the head or chest
New Sudan riots after 29 dead in fuel protests
Thursday’s protests came after anti-riot forces deployed from early morning at major road intersections in Khartoum
Protests at various universities on first day of classes
Students against Coup movement issue a statement promising “the end of putchists at their hands”
Morsi supporters plan protests at home and abroad
Civil disobedience, UN protests planned
One dead, 34 injured nationwide during Friday’s pro-Morsi rallies
Pro-Morsi groups see small-scale clashes and turnout for Friday demonstrations
Morsi supporters set out to protest Friday
Protests begin after calls by different “pro-legitimacy” groups
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”
Students briefly detained in Alexandria
Security forces dispersed a student protest outside Alexandria University on Sunday
Deaths, injuries and arrests during Friday protests
At least two reported dead and dozens injured and arrested after Friday protests
5 journalists killed, more than 80 arrested in last 2 months
Reporters Without Borders decries continued targeting of journalists
Army blocks access to major squares
Central metro stations also closed to prevent demonstrators from assembling
Islamists vow further protests amid crackdown
Thursday’s call for further protests was immediately followed by an interior ministry warning that live ammunition will be used on protesters who attack public institutions
Morsi supporters call for civil disobedience and mass rallies on Friday
The National Alliance to Support Legitimacy announces plans for mass protests and civil disobedience with the call of “regaining the January 25th Revolution”
In Pictures: Cairo secured
Armed Forces place Al Nahda square, Itihadiya presidential palace, and Tahrir square under high security
Anti Coup Alliance calls for mass protests on Friday
Group calls for boycott of “coup-supporting brands”