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Tahrir Square Shut Down On Fourth Anniversary of Egypt’s Revolution

January 25, 2015

Latest updates: 11 killed, 30 injured across Egypt, announced the Ministry of Health. One 45-year-old man was killed in Alexandria, eight were killed in Cairo’s Al-Matareya, and two in Beheira. A demonstration outside the Journalists Syndicate has reportedly been ‘attacked by armed thugs’ say eye-witnesses. At least seven members of Egypt’s security forces have been injured, says the Ministry of Interior. Police claim man killed in Alexandria was a ‘terrorist’ and in possession of a gun and bullets. The Anti-Coup Coalition says he was a protester and was framed. A tram was set on fire in Alexandria by unknown assailants Hundreds have attended the funeral of Shaimaa Al-Sabagh, a 32-year-old activist killed on the eve of the revolution’s anniversary. Police have dispersed multiple demonstrations across the country and arrested at least 10, say police officials. Egypt’s government has extended North Sinai’s curfew to last until April 25, 2015. Tahrir Square, where millions chanted for bread, liberty and social justice four years ago, has been shut down on the anniversary of the January 25 revolution. “Cairo’s streets all but deserted today, the anniversary of Egypt’s #Jan 25 uprising. Tahrir Square closed with metal…


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