An unpredictable new element has entered Egypt’s wave of political unrest: a mysterious group of masked young men called the Black Bloc who present themselves as the defenders of protesters opposed to the Islamist president’s rule. They boast that they’re … read more
SUEZ: Around 3,000 protesters in Suez organized on Monday night a protest to march from al-Arba’een Square to al-Geish Street to demand ending the 30-day curfew President Mohamed Morsi has imposed on three Suez Canal cities. Morsi on Sunday declared … read more
Egyptian protesters, after being attacked by police, captured a top officer and two police armored carriers, taking the vehicles to Tahrir Square where thousands of protesters in the iconic square celebrated as the vehicles were destroyed and set ablaze. In … read more
Amnesty International on Monday condemned the police’s use of deadly force against demonstrators in Egypt, where nearly 50 have been killed in clashes. “Eyewitness accounts collected by Amnesty International in Egypt point to the unnecessary use of lethal force by … read more
Clashes renewed between protesters and police forces across several governorates throughout the day on Monday. Six armed men on motorbikes opened fire at soldiers securing the Port Said prison on Monday night, said military spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali. The soldiers … read more
More protests are planned in Egypt Monday to protest the deaths of tens of protesters in clashes between protesters and police across the country. The protests also mark the anniversary of the decisive “Friday of Rage” on 28 January, 2011 … read more
Sporadic clashes have continued for a third day in Downtown Cairo between protesters and Egyptian security forces. The clashes began early morning on Sunday with both sides throwing rocks. Security forces responded with tear gas, pushing the battle back and … read more
Health Ministry and hospital sources put the death toll from violence in Port Said at 38. Another victim died Sunday after being shot during clashes the day before, Abdel Rahman Farag, senior health official at the Port Said branch of … read more
President Mohamed Morsy has invited representatives from 11 political parties for a dialogue, as well as several leading political figures, amid continued nationwide violence. The political leaders include Dostour Party chief Mohamed ElBaradei, Popular Current movement leader Hamdeen Sabbahi, Ghad … read more
President Mohamed Morsy announced a state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia Sunday for 30 days, along with the imposition of a curfew from 9 pm to 6 am in a move to ease the escalation of violence … read more