Egypt Braces For More Protests

France 24: Egypt braces for fresh anti-Sisi protests

Egypt braced Friday for a second weekend of protests, as anger stemming from economic hardship and alleged top-level corruption threaten to eclipse a long-standing ban on street rallies.

Last week’s open defiance of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi triggered by viral videos from exiled Egyptian businessman Mohamed Aly has surprised observers in a country where opposition of all stripes has been severely curtailed.

Elected president in 2014 after pushing predecessor Mohamed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood from power the previous year, Sisi is seen by many as one of the most authoritarian figures in the Middle East.

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More News On The Unrest In Egypt

Security Tightens Over Protests in Egypt -- The New York Times
Protests break out across Egypt demanding el-Sisi's resignation -- Al Jazeera
Egypt's security forces move to block anti-Sisi protests -- Reuters
Egypt steps up security as country braces for more anti-Sisi protests -- The Guardian
Nearly 2,000 arrested as Egypt braces for anti-Sisi protests -- Al Jazeera
El-Sisi plays down protest call as Egypt tightens security -- Al Jazeera
Egypt’s Sisi says protests ‘no reason for concern’ -- Arab News/Reuters
President Sisi calls on Egyptians 'not to worry'; says 'people have become very aware' -- Ahram Online
Muslim Brotherhood or el-Sissi rivals: Who is behind Egypt's protests? -- DW