| 5,586,852 |
31.2878 |
34.2369 |
Egypt |
|
One civilian was killed and four others were injured when a missile landed on their house in Rafah, North Sinai. |
| 5,586,856 |
30.04887 |
31.23111 |
Egypt |
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Thirteen April 6 Movement protesters were arrested on the 6 October Bridge on Thursday while dozens of activists were gathering to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Mohamed Mahmoudclashes. The activists chanted for the dead protesters who were killed in the 2011 clashes and demanded trials for the security officials who then gave orders using live rounds. They also called for the immediate release of political prisoners and journalists. According to a statement by the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR), the activists were accused of staging unlicensed protests, hampering traffic and being in possession of banners during a vigil that marked the clashes at Mohamed Mahmoud Street which left at least 42 dead. |
| 5,586,859 |
31.03917 |
30.46914 |
Egypt |
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Workers at Damanhur Carpet Factory, owned by the Endowments Authority, in Beheira staged a protest to demand the disbursement of their 10 percent annual bonus announced. |
| 5,586,865 |
30.12194 |
31.40556 |
Egypt |
|
A former Egyptian air force general was arrested in an enforced disappearance at Cairo International Airport whilst on his way to Russia. It is believed that that his arrest was triggered by his intention of creating an opposition political party, the Civilized Alternative Party, and fears that he could be tortured while in secret detention in retaliation for his political affiliations. |
| 5,586,869 |
30.07708 |
31.28591 |
Egypt |
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Journalists fromAl-Shorouknewspaper staged a two day general strike, protesting the fact that they have not been paid their salaries and bonuses since September. |
| 5,586,874 |
30.04214 |
31.44446 |
Egypt |
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A Canadian International College (CIC)Faculty of Engineering third year student was abducted from outside the university's gate by unidentified gunmen. The victim's friends were beaten and college security personnel did not interfere despite being present. |
| 5,586,878 |
30.07708 |
31.28591 |
Egypt |
|
Tens of doctors gathered in front of the Doctor's Syndicate calling on the Health Ministry to grant the family of a doctor who died from meningitis infection during work, a full pension and a compensation for her death. |
| 5,586,882 |
30.03968 |
31.24022 |
Egypt |
|
Minorclasheswere reported around polling stations between supporters of Hemeida and Kawass in the Abdin, Bab Al-Shereya and Al-Moski areas of the Cairo constituency. Exact location not specified. Security forces were on high alert. |
| 5,586,886 |
30.666 |
34.36894 |
Egypt |
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Egyptborder guards shot dead five Sudanese and wounded six others in a gunfight near the Israeli border as the African migrants tried to cross into Israel. The Egyptian border guards fired warning shots at the group as it tried to cross into Israel, but the group opened fire at them and wounded a soldier. In an ensuing gunfight, five Sudanese were killed, six were wounded and five were arrested. |
| 5,586,890 |
31.17296 |
34.22191 |
Egypt |
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An Armed Forces vehicle was blown up at the al-Mahdeya checkpoint in Rafah City, killing an army officer and two soldiers and injuring two others. |
