Hundreds defy Egypt protest ban - Democratic Underground

struggle4progress

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Wed Mar-30-05 09:02 PM
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Hundreds defy Egypt protest ban

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of several Egyptian cities to protest against the prospect of a fifth term in office for President Hosni Mubarak.

Hundreds of protesters were prevented from reaching the parliament building in Cairo by thousands of riot police.

A similar demonstration in Alexandria was called off after security forces sealed off all routes to the site. <snip>

Street demonstrations are officially banned in Egypt by emergency laws enacted after President Anwar Sadat's assassination in 1981. <snip>

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4394915.stm

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anakie

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Wed Mar-30-05 09:27 PM
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1. Middle East democracy in action

maybe they need free speech zones too

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