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Egyptian Islamists Defiant Over Christian Governor

CAIRO -- Protesters led by hardline Islamists in southern Egypt held their ground Monday, saying they won't end their campaign of civil disobedience until the government removes a newly appointed Coptic Christian governor. The protesters, many from the ultraconservative Salafi trend of Islam, have been sitting on train...

Egyptian Protesters Demand Mubarak Prosecution

CAIRO -- Tens of thousands of Egyptians waved flags and shouted slogans Friday in Cairo's central Tahrir Square, demanding that Hosni Mubarak and his family be put on trial over allegations of corruption in one of the biggest protests since the longtime president was ousted two months ago. The massive turnout reflected...

Egyptians Vote to Change Constitution [VIDEO]

Muslims and Christians Clash in Cairo [VIDEO]

Egypt Court Rejects Mubarak Appeal of Fund Seizure

CAIRO -- An Egyptian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his family against a top prosecutor's move to seize funds that could total in the billions of dollars. The decision clears the way for a criminal investigation and a possible trial of Egypt's ousted leader. Mubarak stepped down...

Background on egypt protests

The 2011–2012 Egyptian revolution ( thawret 25 yanāyir, Revolution of 25 January) took place following a popular uprising that began on Tuesday, 25 January 2011. The uprising was mainly a campaign of non-violent civil resistance, which featured a series of demonstrations, marches, acts of civil disobedience, and labour strikes.

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