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In Pictures- Tahrir demonstrators brave the rain
Protests continue in Tahrir Square
In pictures – Protests in North Sinai
Protesters in El Arish chant against President Morsy and the Muslim Brotherhood

Egypt holds Black Bloc member over ‘Israeli sabotage plan’
Israel firmly rejected the notion of its involvement in any such plot.

Morsy arrives in Germany despite political uproar
Faces protests by Egyptian expatriates in Berlin
Photo Gallery: Egypt revisited by turmoil
Since the 2011 Revolution, Egyptians have become familiar with outbursts of violence across the nation. The public is polarised and political groups have been locked in an impasse since December. Presidential calls for dialogue have largely been ignored by the opposition. The most recent surge in violence hit hardest in the cities overlooking the Suez …
Review: Op-Ed pages denounce Morsy and his speech
After President Mohamed Morsy’s speech declaring a state of emergency in three Canal cities on Sunday, many writers have criticized his performance amid the current crisis. Alaa Al-Aswany Why does Morsy kill Egyptians? Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Morsy cannot claim that all those who demand his departure are only remnants of the old regime, Al-Aswany states. …

Al-Nour proposes reconciliation initiative
Salafi party’s initiative includes forming new government, appointing new prosecutor general

MOI considers arming security forces
Ministry source says police officers demand to be issued live ammunition

Football tournament to be held in front of Itihadiya Palace
Organizers say the matches are meant to “express solidarity with the canal cities”

Life continues at the Book Fair
Life at the Cairo Book Fair is going on as normal
Operations in Port Said freezone suspended
Port Said has been suffering shortages of foods and fuel after security forces stopped traffic on highways connecting the city with neighboring governorates

Protests across governorates
Clashes on Qasr Al-Nil Bridge continued into the evening with the entrances to the InterContinental Cairo Semiramis and Shepherd hotels being damaged in the ongoing skirmishes between police and protesters.

Protesters commemorate ‘Friday of Rage’
Opposition marches converge on upper house of parliament on two-year anniversary of ‘Friday of Rage’

Remembering the Friday of Anger
Marches planned to Shura Council and Presidential Palace
Residents in North Sinai cut off roads in protest of gas shortages
Roads leading to villages south of the city were blocked by tyre fires ignited by protesters.
EU, Britain and ANHRI condemn escalation of violence
Violent clashes across Egypt has prompted concern from the European Union
19 Sexual Harassment cases in Tahrir, Sky News reporter assaulted in Alexandria
An Egyptian woman less than 20 years old was sexually assaulted on Friday night amidst demonstrations in and around Tahrir. The assault caused cuts on the girl’s genitals.

Opposition announce open-ended sit-in
People prepare to stay the night in Tahrir Square

Violence escalates in Suez
Security burns civilian cars after news of dead personnel

Heavy tear gas fired at Maspero protesters
The Central Security Forces used excessive tear gas to disperse protesters

Qasr Al-Doubara church field hospital attacked by tear gas
The church was forced to briefly close down

Calm at the Palace following clashes
Hundreds of demonstrators chant at the Presidential Palace after clashing with Central Security Forces

Suez clashes update with pictures
Fires, looting and clashes disrupt Suez

Protesters clash with security in Youssef Gendy
As tens of thousands flock to Tahrir, clashes erupt near the square

Tahrir Square: occupied
Protesters fill up Tahrir Square, leaving only few passages airy

Strong Egypt Party said they will occupy Tahrir Square tonight
Although the party had pledged it would not be calling for the regime’s downfall, their chants called for just that

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Suez
Suez police foils attempt to break into governorate building
Protesters clash with security in Alexandria
Security used tear gas and rubber bullets

Women march from Roxy Square to join protests at Presidential Palace
Women carried flags bearing pictures of renowned Egyptian feminist icons such as Shahinda Maqlad and Hoda Shaarawy

Cairo protests: Updates
Massive marches head to Tahrir while few dozen head to the palace