Abbasseya Square
Firsthand account: Injured and arrested for a photo
Egypt
May 7, 2012
Firsthand account: Injured and arrested for a photo
Egypt Independent’s Virginie Nguyen was hurt and detained while covering the clashes in Abbasseya Square last Friday. Herein, she gives an…
Update: Abbasseya clashes push protesters to square in solidarity
Egypt
May 2, 2012
Update: Abbasseya clashes push protesters to square in solidarity
Rock throwing and birdshot fire broke out in Abbasseya Square on Wednesday evening, injuring two protesters. At least 11 are…
Update: Journalists attacked at Abbasseya pro-SCAF demonstration
Egypt
December 23, 2011
Update: Journalists attacked at Abbasseya pro-SCAF demonstration
Over 5000 people gathered in Abbasseya Square Friday to support the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) in…