Police Presence in Egypt Mutes Most Protests on 5th Anniversary of Uprising
- 8 years ago
This year's anniversary of Egypt's 25 January revolution did not see any significant unrest, though police dispersed a number of small anti-government marches in Cairo, Alexandria and Kafr El-Sheikh.
Egypt’s police and army have tightened security across the country to deal with any possible protests or outbreak of violence.
In Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the 25 January 2011 uprising, police anti-riot vehicles and army tanks could be seen since the early morning hours, manning the exits and entrances of the iconic square.
Meanwhile in Alexandria’s Qaed Ibrahim Square, dozens of citizens organised a march to celebrate national Police Day, which falls on the anniversary of the revolution.
Those attending chanted pro-police and army slogans and gave out flowers to the security personnel.
Egypt’s police and army have tightened security across the country to deal with any possible protests or outbreak of violence.
In Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the 25 January 2011 uprising, police anti-riot vehicles and army tanks could be seen since the early morning hours, manning the exits and entrances of the iconic square.
Meanwhile in Alexandria’s Qaed Ibrahim Square, dozens of citizens organised a march to celebrate national Police Day, which falls on the anniversary of the revolution.
Those attending chanted pro-police and army slogans and gave out flowers to the security personnel.