Latest in Tag: 6 april Highlight
Latest in Tag: 6 april

Downtown demo flaunts defiance of Protest Law
Protest also calls for the release of Shura council detainees

Alaa Abdel Fattah arrest prompts outcry from human rights groups
The prominent activist risks being tortured in police custody, says Amnesty International

Political movements condemn Protest Law
Activists submit notice for a protest against the law; movements say the law violates basic rights

6 April Movement excluded from supervising referendum
6 April member: We will supervise regardless of the decision
6 April Youth Movement dissolution ruling postponed
6 April media coordinator calls trial “a joke”
Anti Coup Alliance proposes exit strategy
The group called on all revolutionary forces and political parties to engage in “deep dialogue”

ANHRI condemns security violations against passengers
Two 6 April members were allegedly stopped and searched at the airport “without just cause”

Maspero march prevented from entering Tahrir Square
A march held to commemorate victims of ‘Maspero massacre’ allegedly stopped by security forces from entering the square

Calls for retribution on second anniversary of ‘Maspero massacre’
Political movements call for trials of those responsible for the killings; protests and prayers organised

14-year old arrested for presenting anti-army sentiments
Student was arrested near school; detained for one day

6 April protests emergency law
Demonstration ends after Al-Sisi supporters become aggressive

Calls for a protest against state of emergency extension
6 April Youth Movement organises protest; Muslim Brotherhood condemns state of emergency extension
State of emergency extension draws condemnation
Concerns raised over effectiveness of state of emergency extension and image of Egypt abroad

Assassination attempt on Minister likely suicide bombing: MOI
Groups and parties condemn the attempted assassination, which injured 21 people

Shafiq’s HQ fire trial postponed
Postponing came to discuss with confirming witnesses

Abdel Fatah denies reports of spying investigation
Well-known activist says accusations are “rumours”

Mubarak’s release angers many
Protests are planned for Friday, amid new complaints filed against former president

Tamarod statement stirs controversy
The rebellion campaign called on all Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday, to form neighbourhood watches

Assaults on churches follow sit-in dispersal
Clashes erupted in governorates around the country following the interior ministry’s dispersal of sit-ins in Cairo and Giza

Mixed reactions to US senators labelling events ‘coup’
The Freedom and Justice Party wanted more from the senators while other parties denounced the visit.

Tamarod attacks Third Square for ‘fragmenting Egyptian people
Tamarod accuses Third Square of having Islamist tendencies, criticises its stance on the military

African Union delegation meetings continue
Fact-finding delegation meets to discuss Egypt’s suspension from the union
African Union delegation meets Al-Sisi
Delegation organises meetings with political movements as well as the Minister of Defence to discuss suspension of Egypt’s activities within the Union

6 April Youth Movement to stay off the streets on Friday
6 April: combating terrorism is an “elastic” term that may entail extraordinary measures
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi march cut off
March in Damietta blocked by local residents
6 April rejects ‘international interference’
6 April releases statement refusing to justify events in Egypt to the international community

Al-Sisi’s remarks reverberate in opposition, Brotherhood
President Morsi meets with Al-Sisi after his controversial statements on renewed military intervention in politics

Low turnout dampens Friday anti-Morsi demonstrations
Protesters demanding President Mohamed Morsi call for early presidential elections

6 April demand release of detainees
6 April Youth Movement protest outside high court calling for release of detained activists

6 April co-founder Ahmed Maher’s arrest update
6 April co-founder taken into custody by police at Cairo Airport on return from the US, charged with incitement