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Uneasy calm returns to Mahalla
Egypt
February 19, 2013
Uneasy calm returns to Mahalla
Calm returned to some parts of Mahalla Tuesday after confrontations between security forces and protesters around Mahalla Police Station and…
Several injured in Mahalla clashes
Egypt
February 17, 2013
Several injured in Mahalla clashes
Three people who suffered birdshot wounds and suffered breathing problems were admitted to Mahalla Public Hospital following clashes that broke…
Armed Forces apologize for ‘accidentally’ killing 13-year-old boy
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Armed Forces apologize for ‘accidentally’ killing 13-year-old boy
Ahmed Mohamed Ali, a spokesperson for the Armed Forces, apologized publically for the "accidental" fatal shooting of 13-year-old street vendor…
Over 30 detainees released in Tanta after clashes
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Over 30 detainees released in Tanta after clashes
Tanta’s Public Prosecution released 32 people Thursday who were detained pending an investigation into clashes last Friday in the cities…
Egyptian lawyer killed in clashes with Syrian troops
Egypt
February 14, 2013
Egyptian lawyer killed in clashes with Syrian troops
An Egyptian lawyer was reportedly killed in Aleppo on Wednesday during clashes with troops loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Two dead in clash over butane gas in Qena
Egypt
February 11, 2013
Two dead in clash over butane gas in Qena
Two people were killed and another two injured on Monday in Qena Governorate during a firefight over butane gas cylinders.…
Suspects detained over Alexandria, presidential palace clashes
Egypt
February 10, 2013
Suspects detained over Alexandria, presidential palace clashes
Prosecutors on Sunday ordered the detention of 11 suspects for four days pending investigations, on charges of clashing with police…
Monday’s papers: Different narratives of police brutality at the palace
Egypt
February 4, 2013
Monday’s papers: Different narratives of police brutality at the palace
Making front-page news in almost all of Monday’s papers are the conflicting narratives of what happened to Hamada Saber —…
Clashes renew briefly around Ettehadiya Palace
Egypt
February 4, 2013
Clashes renew briefly around Ettehadiya Palace
Clashes between protesters and security forces briefly flared up around Ettehadiya Palace on Monday morning. The clashes erupted at gate…
Public Prosecution can press charges in Saber case even if he reaches settlement
Egypt
February 3, 2013
Public Prosecution can press charges in Saber case even if he reaches settlement
Judicial sources said on Sunday that the Public Prosecution can refer the case of Hamada Saber to a criminal court…