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Africa: North
Official says Egypt will not tolerate pro-reform rallies
2005-03-31
That's what Akaev said, too...
Cairo's security director said yesterday that police will no longer tolerate the pro-reform rallies that have been taking place in the past months, in a stern warning a day before democratic activists and a banned Islamic group plan a joint demonstration in front of Parliament. Despite the police warnings, the "Kifaya" movement, which has carried several rallies against President Hosni Mubarak since December, said it is going ahead with its protest today.
"Mustafa? Is the cannon fodder ready?"
"Yeah, boss."
"Hokay. Lemme know how it goes. I'll be at the Hilton, in the dining room."
Also participating will be some members of the Muslim Brotherhood, the powerful Islamic group which held a demonstration on Sunday that was suppressed by police. With Egypt under increasing pressure at home and abroad for greater democracy, Egypt has witnessed more daring pro-reform protests in recent months. But the relative tolerance by police seems to be coming to an end. Cairo Security Director Major General Nabeel Al Ezabi said in an interview in his office that police would strictly enforce laws requiring groups to get permission for protests.
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