Egypt Protests
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Egypt closes Tahrir Square ahead of possible protests against presidentThe closures came amid a harsh security clampdown following rare demonstrations in several cities last weekend, all of which were broken up by police.WorldSep 27, 2019
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Egypt rights group says nearly 2,000 arrested since protestsRare protests erupted in Cairo and several other provinces last Friday with hundreds of Egyptians taking to the streets. The demonstrations followed corruption allegations levelled by a self-exiled businessman against el-Sissi and the military.WorldSep 26, 2019
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Airdrie man fears for family’s safety amid Egypt protestsHassan Ismail came to Canada from Egypt six years ago but almost all his family still lives in that country.WorldSep 22, 2019
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Egyptian court sentences 23 activists to 3 years in prison for staging protestAn Egyptian court has convicted 23 activists, including prominent rights campaigners, of staging an illegal demonstration and sentenced them each to three years in jail.WorldOct 26, 2014
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UN declaration criticizes Egypt over violence used against protestersIn the U.N. declaration, 27 countries called on the Egyptian government to be held accountable for its violent actions against protesters.WorldMar 7, 2014
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Six dead across Egypt as police clash with Morsi supportersRiot police clashed with supporters of Egypt's former Islamist president across the country on Friday, leaving six dead.WorldJan 3, 2014
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Student killed after clash between police, students at Egyptian universityOne student was killed and a campus building was set on fire in the violence.WorldDec 28, 2013
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36 killed in Egypt after Muslim Brotherhood detainees tried to escape prison truckEgypt's official news agency says 36 people were killed when Muslim Brotherhood detainees tried to escape from a prison truck convoy in northern Cairo.WorldAug 18, 2013
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Canadian filmmaker and ER doctor arrested in CairoA Foreign Affairs spokeswoman confirms that two Canadians have been arrested amidst the deadly turmoil in Cairo.CanadaAug 18, 2013
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Family of Toronto man killed in Egypt wants action from Canadian governmentThe family of a Toronto man who died while protesting on the streets of Alexandria is speaking out about the violence in Egypt and calling for action from the Canadian government.CanadaAug 18, 2013
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