Showing posts with label Tahrir square. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tahrir square. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Egypt jails scores for life over 2011 protests

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An Egyptian criminal court on Tuesday sentenced 43 activists to life in prison in connection with violence in 2011 following the removal of former President Hosni Mubarak in a popular uprising, judicial sources said.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Fifth anniversary of Egypt's 2011 revolution marked by security concerns

On Monday, Egypt marks the fifth anniversary of the 25 January Revolution that led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, amid wide anticipation and concern from the Egyptian government about what may happen in terms of protests and violence.