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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. |
