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31 Aug 2013

Egypt crisis Morsi supporters stage rallies

Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi have taken to the streets in their largest protests for two weeks. Clashes between police and Muslim Brotherhood supporters have broken out in several cites and at least six people are said to have been killed. Earlier this month hundreds of protesters died when security forces stormed pro-Morsi camps in the capital. The Brotherhood is demanding the reinstatement of Mr Morsi.
Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi have taken to the streets in their largest protests...
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13 Aug 2013

Egypt police break up pro-Mohammed Morsi march in Cairo

Egyptian police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds of supporters of detained ex-leader Mohammed Morsi during a march in central Cairo. Morsi supporters went to a government compound to protest at the appointment of army officers as local governors
Egyptian police have fired tear gas to disperse crowds of supporters of detained ex-leader Mohammed Morsi during a march...
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27 Nov 2012

Mass rally held against Mohammed Mursi

Tens of thousands of people have held protests in Cairo against Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi, who last week granted himself sweeping new powers. Flag-waving demonstrators chanted slogans accusing the president and the Muslim Brotherhood of betraying last year's revolution.
Tens of thousands of people have held protests in Cairo against Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi, who last week granted...
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12 Oct 2012

Egypt tensions spark clashes in Cairo’s Tahrir Square

Fresh clashes have broken out in the Egyptian capital Cairo in the worst violence since President Mohammed Mursi took office at the end of June. Scores of people were reported injured as supporters and opponents of Mr Mursi fought in Tahrir Square. Tensions are high after Egyptian judges criticised Mr Mursi's attempt to remove the country's top prosecutor.
Fresh clashes have broken out in the Egyptian capital Cairo in the worst violence since President Mohammed Mursi took...
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19 Jun 2012

Muslim Brotherhood urges marches against Egypt military

The Muslim Brotherhood has called for mass protests across Egypt to demonstrate against sweeping new powers taken by the ruling military council. Over the weekend, the generals issued two decrees dissolving the Islamist-dominated parliament and claiming all legislative power for themselves.
The Muslim Brotherhood has called for mass protests across Egypt to demonstrate against sweeping new powers taken by the...
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23 Nov 2011

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay condemns Cairo deaths

UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has condemned the "clearly excessive use of force" by Egypt's security forces during clashes with protesters. Ms Pillay called for an independent inquiry into the deaths of at least 35 people since the weekend. Protesters are still occupying Cairo's Tahrir Square despite the pledge of a speedier handover to civilian rule.
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has condemned the "clearly excessive use of force" by Egypt's security forces during...
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21 Nov 2011

Clashes in Egypt’s Tahrir Square over protests

Clashes are continuing between demonstrators and security forces in the Egyptian capital as protests enter a fourth day. At least 13 people died and hundreds were injured over the weekend as troops launched a major assault to clear Cairo's Tahrir Square of protesters. Efforts to clear the square appeared to continue on Monday, with tear gas canisters being thrown at protesters.
Clashes are continuing between demonstrators and security forces in the Egyptian capital as protests enter a fourth day....
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20 Nov 2011

Cairo’s Tahrir Square reoccupied by defiant protesters

Thousands of Egyptian protesters have re-occupied Tahrir Square in the capital, Cairo, after a violent attempt by troops and police to evict them. They returned less than an hour after the assault, chanting against Egypt's ruling military council. Demonstrators earlier fled as security forces fired tear gas and beat them with truncheons. At least four people have died since Saturday, reports say.
Thousands of Egyptian protesters have re-occupied Tahrir Square in the capital, Cairo, after a violent attempt by troops...
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29 Jul 2011

Egypt uprising: Islamists lead Tahrir Square rally

Tens of thousands of people have packed Cairo's Tahrir Square, after the first call by Islamist leaders for nationwide demonstrations since President Hosni Mubarak was overthrown in February. Many protesters - dominated by Muslim Brotherhood supporters - are calling for an Islamic state and Sharia law.
Tens of thousands of people have packed Cairo's Tahrir Square, after the first call by Islamist leaders for nationwide...
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18 Feb 2011

Mass Cairo rally marks one week since Mubarak overthrow

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to celebrate the overthrow one week ago of Hosni Mubarak as Egypt's president. Organisers are hoping to maintain pressure on the new military government to implement democratic reforms.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to celebrate the overthrow one week ago of Hosni...
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9 Feb 2011

Internet role in Egypt’s protests

A few days after the fall of Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, a Jordanian newspaper printed a joke apparently doing the rounds in Egypt: "Why do the Tunisian youth 'demonstrate' in the streets, don't they have Facebook?"
A few days after the fall of Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, a Jordanian newspaper printed a joke apparently...
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4 Feb 2011

Egypt protests ‘Day of departure’ rally in Cairo

Tens of thousands of Egyptians are taking part in a "day of departure" to try to oust President Hosni Mubarak. There is an increased army presence in Cairo's Tahrir Square after unrest that has led to hundreds of casualties.
Tens of thousands of Egyptians are taking part in a "day of departure" to try to oust President Hosni Mubarak. There is...
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3 Feb 2011

PM apologises for Tahrir Square violence

Egypt's prime minister has apologised for the fighting between pro- and anti-government demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square, which killed five people and wounded several hundred. Ahmed Shafiq pledged to investigate the violence, calling it a "fatal error"
Egypt's prime minister has apologised for the fighting between pro- and anti-government demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir...
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3 Feb 2011

Egypt unrest: Two reported dead in overnight shooting

Gunfire has rung out in the early hours of Thursday around Cairo's Tahrir Square, where Egyptian anti-government protesters are camping out. At least two people are reported dead. On Wednesday three died in clashes with supporters of President Hosni Mubarak.
Gunfire has rung out in the early hours of Thursday around Cairo's Tahrir Square, where Egyptian anti-government...
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2 Feb 2011

Reactions to Hosni Mubarak’s speech

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he will not stand for re-election in September, as protests against his rule grow. Speaking on Egyptian television he said he would do everything he could to ensure a peaceful transition.
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he will not stand for re-election in September, as protests against his rule...
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1 Feb 2011

Protesters hold huge Cairo demonstration

Egyptian protesters are holding huge rallies in Cairo and other cities as they step up their efforts to force President Hosni Mubarak from power. Organisers have been hoping to bring one million people on to the streets of the capital. The demonstration is the biggest since the protests began.
Egyptian protesters are holding huge rallies in Cairo and other cities as they step up their efforts to force President...
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