November saw a surge in protests by various political and activist factions, most prominently demonstrators critical of the current regime, standing at a total of 236 protests, according to a monthly report by an Egypt-based human rights network.
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) said major events in November triggered a rise in protest movements, most notably the third anniversary of the 2011 clashes at Mohamed Mahmoud Street near the Interior Ministry, as well as the acquittal of former president Hosni Mubarak of charges of murdering protesters and financial corruption.
The largest among the political dissident group was the Muslim Brotherhood, ANHRI said.
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood and former president Mohamed Morsy staged 141 protests in the last month, said ANHRI’s eighth monthly report entitled “Democratic Path in Egypt.” It noted that demonstrations carried out at remote areas away from media coverage are not faced with security crackdowns unlike others staged in major venues.
Students staged 77 protests, while other activist groups and labor movements carried out eight protests, the report said.
Security assaulted 77 percent of November’s demonstrations, ANHRI added, noting that police also attacked journalists on five occasions, including protests condemning Mubaraks acquittal.
