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The Egyptian revolution (January 25–February 11, 2011)
In Egypt, President Mubarak made the mistake of declaring January 25, 2011, "police day." A celebration of the police who had been brutalizing and terrorizing the people? It was too much to countenanc...Published: 18 Feb 2017 at 08:47hrs | 2 | by George Ayittey
22 Egyptian soccer fans killed in clashes
At least 22 people have been killed and dozens injured in clashes between police and supporters of Egypt's Zamalek football club at a game in Cairo.Police used tear gas to disperse the footbal...Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Security crackdown turned into a bloodbath in Egypt
At least 94 people reportedly killed as security forces move to end anti-military protests by supporters of Morsi.Security forces have moved in on two Cairo protest camps set up by supporters...Published: 14 Aug 2013 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gwisai vows to fight Zim 'dictatorship'
Munyaradzi Gwisai convicted of plotting public violence aimed at following demonstrations similar to the Egyptian revolution has vowed to fight "dictatorship" in that country, Radio VOP reported on T...Published: 22 Mar 2012 at 14:40hrs | | by Ndou Paul
The Arab stolen revolution
After Israel and its Western backers defeated Arab nationalism in 1967, a solicitous Nizar Qabbani emotionally called for the rekindling of the Arab fighting spirit.He wrote in a poem:...Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafawarova
Egyptians storm Israel embassy in Cairo
Cairo - Hundreds of Egyptians stormed the building housing Israel's mission in Cairo and threw embassy documents and its national flag from windows, while state television said on Saturday that Israe...Published: 10 Sep 2011 at 07:45hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Top medical official says Mubarak is not in a coma
Cairo: Hosni Mubarak's lawyer said Sunday that the ousted Egyptian president suffered a stroke and is in a coma. However a top medical official with knowledge of his condition denied the report and sa...Published: 17 Jul 2011 at 16:12hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Gwisai and 5 out on $2,000 bail
A Harare high court judge on Wednesday released the former MDC-T lawmaker, Munyaradzi Gwisai , and five other Zimbabweans charged with treason for watching a video showing the mass protests in Egyp...Published: 16 Mar 2011 at 21:25hrs | 1 | by Byo24NEWS
Intelligence officer's affidavit: 'how Gwisai and 45 activist were trapped'
Below is an affidavit produced in court by the police officer who penetrated the Gwisai meeting without the organisers of the meeting suspecting anything."I...Published: 26 Feb 2011 at 02:22hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
Five MDC supporters 'missing' after Egypt party
Five young MDC supporters have gone "missing" after celebrating the victory of the Egyptian revolution. The five opposition supporters are believed to be in detention.Also throughout Zimbabw...Published: 15 Feb 2011 at 14:34hrs | | by afrol
US aid key to Mubarak's hold on power
A United States think tank says continued US military aid to Egypt has played a major role in preserving President Mubarak's 30-year grip on the country. William Hartung, Director of t...Published: 02 Feb 2011 at 17:49hrs | 3 | by Byo24News
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