Latest in Tag: square Highlight
Latest in Tag: square

Rabaa Al-Adaweya Square renamed after assassinated Prosecutor General
The request was made in order to āerase the memoryā of the Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in, says Head of Judges Club
In Pictures: Egyptians ask for intercession on Mulid Al-Hussein
A giant whirl of people from across Egypt and the world circling the Al-Hussein mosque, square and neighbourhood, is the distinguished mark of one of Cairoās most special nights. On the last Tuesday of the Islamic month of Rabiā Al-Thani, Sufis and Shiāas celebrate in Egypt the memory of the burial of the Prophet …

At least 2 dead in violent dispersal of Tahrir Square demonstrations
Thousands gathered around iconic square to protest Cairo Criminal Court’s dismissal of Mubarak charges

Interior Ministry says HRW was told to postpone visit
HRW top staff set to release report on Rabaa Al-Adaweya dispersal turned away by Egyptian authorities after being held overnight

Tahrir mass assault trial scheduled for Wednesday
At least 12 face trial for mass sexual assault during three separate demonstrations in Tahrir Square this year

Union formed to combat mass sexual assault
A group of anti-harassment movements announce they will be present in future Tahrir Square gatherings to try to prevent further assaults

France condemns ādespicableā sexual assault in Tahrir Square
Shocking incidents of sexual assault during Al-Sisiās inauguration continue to garner condemnation

500 victims of sexual violence since 2011: NGOs
Al-Sisi calls on interior minister to apply the law in combating sexual assault in Tahrir Square; prosecutor general investigates assault incidents

Protesters sentenced to 2 years of labour for defacing Tahrir monument
One of the three men sentenced for burning flag in addition to defacing monument

Over one-hundred protesters receive jail sentence of two years
Case dates back to the Ramses clashes last July
Seven children investigated after Mohamed Mahmoud clashes
Childrenās lawyer says they are facing an array of charges

Maspero march prevented from entering Tahrir Square
A march held to commemorate victims of ‘Maspero massacre’ allegedly stopped by security forces from entering the square

53 killed in 6 October clashes
Most deaths occurred in greater Cairo 423 detained

Foreign ministry responds to allegations regarding Canadian detainees
Ministry claims detainees are facing official charges and denies they were tortured or beaten during detention

Change of face in Luxor
Luxorās main square has received a new name

Latest casualty from August clashes
6 April member died after sustaining injuries on 14 August
Violence follows sit-ins dispersal
Security forces disperse Al-Nahda pro-Morsi sit-in and struggle with dispersing the Rabaa sit-ins
Morsi supporters march to High Court
Protesters call for removing Prosecutor General; call for march to Tahrir Friday

“No to terrorism” marches commence
Protesters plan to march nationwide in support of army and against āterrorismā

112 injured in clashes in Suez
Army Commander: there is a plot to involve the army in violent clashes, but we adhere to restraint

NGOs: 101 sexual assault cases in Tahrir Square since Friday
26 new cases of sexual assault on Tuesday; groups describe official reaction to assault cases as “new low”

Muslim Brotherhood opposes violence
Brotherhood claims existence of plans to violently attack opposition protesters in Tahrir Square and the presidential palace
Dozens protest in Tahrir Square
A group called the Association of the Victims of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Rule had called for the protest

Renewed clashes in Cairo and Kafr El-Sheikh
Clashes renewed in the vicinity of Tahrir Square raising the death toll and dozens while injured in Kafr El-Sheikh