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Kefaya Coordinator, 4 Students Arrested

Security forces in Menoufiyya arrested early this morning Mamduh El-Nidhami, General Coordinator of Kefaya in Menoufiyya and four other college students, whose names are unknown, also from Menoufiyya

Heavy security presence in Cairo prevents demonstrations on strike anniversary

A planned nationwide strike and series of demonstrations by pro-democracy activists in Cairo fizzled Monday in the face of a massive security presence and widespread apathy.

Dozens Protest In Front of State Council On ‘Day of Rage’

Dozens of political activists and representatives of opposition factions protested in front of the State Council Monday noon, April 6, against NDP approaches to economic and political issues

Egypt Under Siege On ‘Day of Rage’

On the morning of April 6, Egypt appeared as if it were under a siege. In the early morning hours, a large number of security forces surrounded all the important

Day of Rage, Latest News

Senior Law Students at Helwan University will join the Resistance Students protests, students demonstrate on Cairo University campus, 800 in Helwan University

Security Tightening in Egyptian Universities on “Day of Rage”

This morning, Egyptian universities were transformed into military barracks as Central Security vehicles surrounded their walls and most university gates were closed to prevent the organization of any student events,

Egypt Bans Islamist Reporter From Medical Travel

Egyptian authorities have banned the Muslim Brotherhood’s English language Web site editor from travel abroad for medical treatment, a human rights group said Sunday.

9 MB Labor Leaders Detained Including Atef El-Samry

Last Sunday night, Egyptian security forces detained nine MB labor leaders while they gathering in the house of one of them in the city of Bahteem, Shubra El-Kheima in Qalyubiyya.

Egypt Police Detain Muslim Brotherhood Blogger

Egyptian police have detained a Muslim Brotherhood blogger who backed calls for a national day of protests against the government, security sources said on Sunday. Police arrested Abdel Rahman Fares,

Arrests in Egypt ahead of nationwide strike

Egyptian authorities have arrested 30 people and deployed extra police around the country as part of a plan to prevent a nationwide strike planned for Monday.