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Clashes ignite at presidential palace

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Clashes ignited between protesters and security forces in front of the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace on Friday evening.

Al-Jazeera Mubasher Misr showed protesters hurling fireworks over the walls of the palace, which the state-TV website referred to as "fire balls." Security forces retaliated by shooting teargas into the crowd.

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Some protesters also reportedly hurled Molotov cocktails at Gate 4 of the palace, setting it ablaze. The republic guards retaliated by shooting water cannons and tear gas, while other security forces attempted to put out the blaze. All security forces withdrew inside the palace when the clashes broke out.

The clashes began after a group of protesters moved the crowd control barriers set up by security forces in front of Gate 4. The republican guards securing the palace began fighting with the protesters, attempting to stop them from removing the barricades and urging them to protest peacefully. Dozens of Black Bloc protesters arrived on the scene, chanting, "Down with the supreme guide's rule."

Other protesters formed a human chain around barbed wire fencing to prevent their fellow demonstrators from removing it and sparking clashes.

Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the palace on Friday afternoon, chanting, "The people want to bring down the regime," and "Wake up [President Mohamed] Morsy, today is your last day."

As marches from Rabaa al-Adaweya and Nour Mosques arrived at the palace earlier in the day, protesters chanted, "Bread, freedom, social justice" and raised flags for various opposition parties. Protesters holding a sit-in at the palace received the marches by chanting, "Peaceful, peaceful," and "Welcome, revolutionaries; welcome, free men."

Demonstrators set up a stage at the entrance to Merghany Street. A speaker took to the stage to remind those gathered that the protests would be peaceful, stating, "Today we will demand the rights of the martyrs, and our goal is to overthrow Morsy, but not through clashes with the CSF [Central Security Forces]."

Protesters blocked part of Merghany Street with iron barricades and tires. The police tried to negotiate with them to reopen the street, but they refused.

Security forces intensified their presence at Gate 4, and street vendors spread around the area.

Hundreds of activists had marched from Nour Mosque in Abbasseya to Heliopolis, demanding the fall of Morsy's regime.

Protesters included members of the April 6 Democratic Front, the Popular Current and the Revolutionary Socialists. They chanted, "The people want to bring down the regime," "It is serious this time, we won't leave it to anyone," "Down with the supreme guide rule," and "The people want to bring down the Brotherhood's prosecutor general."

The raised April 6 and Revolutionary Socialist flags, and held up posters with the images of martyrs, including Al-Husseini Abu Deif, a photojournalist for Al-Fagr who was shot dead during protests in front of the palace in December.

Some demonstrators carried posters with photographs of former President Gamal Abdel Nasser, and banners reading, "Continue your revolution for freedom."

Black Bloc protesters were present in the march. The Black Bloc is a previously unknown group of protesters who emerged during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the 25 January revolution, and who wear black masks and outfits. The prosecution has ordered the arrest of anyone in Black Bloc gear.

National Salvation Front leader and Constitution Party head Mohamed ElBaradei said that the goals of the revolution should be achieved using the same peaceful methods that brought down former President Hosni Mubarak.

"We brought down Mubarak's regime in a peaceful revolution, and we insist to achieve its objectives in the same way, no matter what the sacrifices are or the brutal methods of repression, " he wrote Friday on Twitter.

"Our strength is in our unity, our numbers and peacefulness," he added.

The march from Abbasseya followed another march to the presidential palace that left from Rabaa al-Adaweya Mosque in Nasr City shortly after Friday prayers. Hundreds of protesters raised the Egyptian flag and flag of the Communist Party, chanting “Down with the supreme guide’s rule,” referring to the Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie.

Dozens of protesters began gathering in front of the palace early in the morning in anticipation of the arrival of the marches. They raised banners with images of Nasser that read, "Abdel Nasser said it a long time ago: Brothers should not be trusted." Other signs read, "Hamas, Brothers, Qatar, America are the enemies of the Egyptian people," and "Rescue Egypt from the supreme guide's rule."

On Merghany Street, demonstrators hung up signs and banners criticizing the Brotherhood. Protesters who have been staging a sit-in there hung signs on their tents reading, "No America, No Brothers."

Protesters held an early morning meeting where they agreed to fight for one demand — to overthrow the regime and call for Morsy to step down, in order to make room for new leaders who could achieve justice for the martyrs of the revolution.

A stage was built with large speakers. Some protesters moved the barbed wire blocking part of the street to make way for the anticipated marches.

Opposition forces called for massive protests and marches against Morsy and the Muslim Brotherhood across the country today, accusing them of using Mubarak's brutal methods of oppressing protesters. They demand a new Constitution based on national consensus, and an end to Brotherhood domination of the state.

They are also protesting against the state of emergency declared by Morsy in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia. The president made the move as increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police swept through the nation following demonstrations marking the anniversary of the 25 January revolution. At least 53 have been killed and nearly 2,000 injured in the clashes over the past week.

Eighteen movements and political parties have announced they would take part in today's protests, including the Popular Current, Constitution Party, Kefaya Movement, April 6 Youth Movement, Karama Party, the Social Democratic Party and the Revolutionary Socialists.

"For over six days, Morsy and the Muslim Brotherhood's regime continue shed the blood of Egyptians in the streets ... The authority reproduced the same repressive security practices of the past to bury the anger of the Egyptian people toward Morsy's policies over the past six months. [The Muslim Brotherhood] attempted to abort the revolution and its objectives by enabling one party to control the state and its institutions, and not changing the economic and social policies," participating forces wrote in a statement Thursday night.

Security forces also began preparing for today's marches. Central Security Forces troops were deployed in high numbers, as well as dozens of armored vehicles and CSF trucks. Troops set up barbed wire and iron barricades at Gate 3 and Gate 4 of the palace.

"We all recognize that the security system needs to be developed, and we all strive to build such a system. The minister of interior stepped into his job in circumstances that I excuse him for, though I never supported an interior minister before ... The police are dealing with [protests] in a restrained way and must be thanked," said Ayman Ali, the president's adviser on expatriate affairs.

In an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher Misr on Thursday evening, Ali said, "We received a homeland rundown with tons of problems."

He added that demonstrators who stage protests demanding "to bring down the rule of the supreme guide" represent only one view point. He called on people to consider the concerns of average citizens.

Source: http://www.egyptindependent.com/news/up ... ial-palace


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Are you the only person in Luxor who ever reads the news Keefy?
Are you the only one who ever advises us of these happenings?
All this stuff is hitting the headlines WORLDWIDE...yet I never see any negative comments about it on this forum from the ex-pats,etc.No warnings from them,no advice!
Why?
This stuff is HORRIFIC.This stuff affects everyone.
Is the most important matter on the forum the fact that someone has been banned for issuing a nasty threat (and not before time in my opinion)so that's where all the sympathy is being directed?
For goodness sake...has no-one else there got anything to say about the state of the place?Apart from the usual..."come along,there's nothing to fear in Luxor!"
That's WRONG...so very wrong!
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What are YOU going to do with the bad news that Keefy brings to our Door Scottishtourist ?
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Therin, (your pause for thought), lies your answer.. :cool:

Now, in my world, things are a little different... :cg

Oh, Sympathy for Who2, Nahhhh.. he's a big boy and can look after himself. We all learn.. :br
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People are DYING BM! They're dying in a country where we are being encouraged to visit!
And I don't particularly care whether anyone says Luxor is safe or not!
It's still part of Egypt...and I don't think for one minute that everyone there is happily going about their quaint daily lifestyle and being unaffected by all this unrest.
Cos no-one ever seems to comment on the most pressing issues...maybe it's time to stop concentrating on the glorious mummified bodies of times past and concentrate on the present day.
Death ain't nice,it ain't glorious,it's horrible...be it a pharoah who died thousands of years ago...or a young protestor who's dying today!
Yes...I will pause for a moment and think whether I want to go back or not!
And we ain't the killers!We're just looking for a holiday!
Luxor is NOT safe.
As for Who2...spare me!
I've treated 20-30 year olds in hospital who have more to worry about than being banned for couple of days from internet forum!They're facing death bravely...not threatening to punch nurses in face because they've drawn short straw!
Get real!!!
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Scottishtourist wrote: All this stuff is hitting the headlines WORLDWIDE...yet I never see any negative comments about it on this forum from the ex-pats,etc.No warnings from them,no advice!
After learning about this from Danish newspapers online and reading comments by facebook friends living in Cairo, I'll advice you not to go near the Presidential Palace tonight.

This week many friends of mine are meeting in Cairo, staying away from non musical gatherings, taking the situation just as seriously as they do when following the news from home about the city, the country - the people we all love.
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Sadly I can no longer comment S.T.

LIFE is about duality on MANY different levels.
You came here to this forum for a reason.

May I respectfully suggest that YOU Be Like the Farmer...


PS. You will find that reason.. :cool:


I have a decision to make, not earth shattering, but a decision non the less..
Luxor on Monday or a new car ? . . :tk

Either way, the decision I make will indeed brighten my life and educate me..

Life, it's a funny old game.. and now the rules are changing... God Bless..
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Bullet Magnet wrote:I have a decision to make, not earth shattering, but a decision non the less..
Luxor on Monday or a new car ? . . :tk
Africa Tuesday?
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Insha-Allah Bennu. . :br Damn, I miss Ali... :|

I will be on my own this time though, my 12th visit..
Lets see what happens with the car tomorrow..
I managed to resolve all the issues with my present vehicle.. :cool:

It will be great to catch up, since we have missed you on our last 2 visits... :(
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God...stop being so dramatic the two of you!
I ain't party to all this private talk..just trying to be realistic!
I know damn well that I ain't flavour of month in Luxor...best thing is that it don't concern me!
Duality?What does that mean?
Words?All a lot of psycho babble!
You should both really deal with PEOPLE instead of assuming that life's great and having unrealistic notions of what life and death is all about and that it's all romantic dream!
Try living among the dead,sit with someone breathing their last...do the stuff that their family don't want to do!That'll rid you of your fancy notions that it's somehow all glamorous and "a beautiful journey"to the unknown!
It's final...and the physical symptoms ain't pleasant!
Buy the bloody car BM and forget Africa!!!
P.S I came to this forum to maybe show people that Luxor ain't Utopia!!!And may I respectfully suggest BM that you NEVER compare a nurse with a FARMER!
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Chill, light up a big fat hairy one and see the light...PLEASE.. :mrgreen:
You are an angel and yet you do not know it...
Flee the Prison, Break the system, sins forgiven.. RISE !!!

My Mate finally proved me wrong..

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Scottishtourist wrote:You should both really deal with PEOPLE instead of assuming that life's great and having unrealistic notions of what life and death is all about and that it's all romantic dream!
Try living among the dead,sit with someone breathing their last...do the stuff that their family don't want to do!That'll rid you of your fancy notions that it's somehow all glamorous and "a beautiful journey"to the unknown!
I'll take back my advice - go to Cairo and deal with death!
Myself wrote: After learning about this from Danish newspapers online and reading comments by facebook friends living in Cairo, I'll advice you not to go near the Presidential Palace tonight.

This week many friends of mine are meeting in Cairo, staying away from non musical gatherings, taking the situation just as seriously as they do when following the news from home about the city, the country - the people we all love.
What part of my post suggests that I have unrealistic notions of life and death?

What part of my post is about a romantic dream?

What part of my post makes you think that I have not sat with someone breathing their last breath?

You can ask Bullet Magnet what his wife does for a living - congratulations with her promotion today, BM.
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Yes, she showed me her Golden Badge.. I think my lessons are finally sinking in.. :cg
Mutually beneficial relationship.. :cool:
I am a very lucky man, and I don't need any Egyptians to tell me that... :cg

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Think I'm gonna be sick!
Auld pals club,slappin backs etc,
That's problem with this forum...no one can ever appreciate opinions of others who remain anonymous!No matter their role in life!
No invites to ex-pats nites out...oh woe is me!!!
I obviously ain't sayin things they want to hear!!!
Place is full of experts on the dead and mummified!
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Shall we line up the bodies for ya ST ? See the death and mutilation.. ?

I hope and pray the lesson will be learned.. Life is never what it seem's..

Welcome to the Grand Illusion... :cool:

Now, we only have so many heartbeats allocated to us, so do not concern yourself with those things that do not belong...

ask yourself this.. WHAT DO YOU PREFER ? go and seek that which you prefer, if life is causing you pain and anguish, then you are on the wrong path... Simple guidance system I employ.. Works quite well in all honesty.. :cool:
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Line up the bodies BM?
Don't toy with me please!Neither you or Bennu!
You think you got a clue? Sorry,I'm nurse...seen them,they hold no mystery or voyeurism for me!
Don't talk about things you've only seen in historical sights.
My life don't cause me any anguish.You do my job,and see what it entails!
Mutilations?No illusions or heartbeats there to satisfy the morbid curiosity of some!
Go to Luxor and view the ancient ones!That ain't my idea of a holiday!
And by the way...someones gotta do the job of cleanin up your dead to make them respectable for you to view.
Do you wanna do it?
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****!!! ST I would certainly be on my best behaviour if I was on your ward :lol:
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She scares the **** out of me Keefy.. :mrgreen:


Well, it will come to you eventually.. Eureka moments I call them, and I have had many of those in my life...
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Comes to us all BM!
But by God,romantic notions about it leading to better things just don't ring true with me,I'm sorry to say!Who the hell wants to die?
John Lennon?For God's sake...talk about the living...not the dead!
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Dead aint what you think ST..
Just the dead can move a bit quicker than the living..
They do not however have access to the same information that we do..
Given the total lack of vibrational sensors that exist within every cell in our bodies..

As with many aspect of life, the answer lies in the numbers...

It's almost 3am.. Do you know what happens to your brain at about 3am ?

DMT... Naturally occuring of course... ;) the reason you will be feeling really tired on your night shift...

Soon, I may have to go and take advantage.. :cool:

Oh, and get some sleep later on, and then tomorrow see if I will be in Luxor or a Blue Honda accord next week.. :cg
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Doesn't look like there is a Lone Ranger appearing on the horizon and the situation seems extremely dire. Also seem fairly unlikely the protestors are going to stop or slow down. They almost seem to be feeding on their own momentum.

Truly hope people are planning exit strategies.
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