Egypt uprising anniversary
The CBC's Nahlah Ayed reports the latest from Cairo on the second anniversary of Egypt's uprising.
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Tahrir starting to buzz with more protesters arriving. Strange to hear same slogans two years later. But w a diff prez. #egyptby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 11:13:25 AM -
Clashes in the edges of Tahrir but square largely peaceful so far.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 12:12:51 PM
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Marches begin to close in from other parts of Cairo onto Tahrir.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 12:34:30 PM
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Protests happening outside central cairo too...Local reports of tear gas used on protesters in Alexandria.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 12:35:25 PM
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New chant this time: MB have ruined the country#Egypt .by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 1:08:11 PM
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Interviewed one woman who says she's come to Tahrir because she doesn't want to be forced to leave the country.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 2:39:05 PM
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Another woman says she's utterly disappointed two years later...but brought her son to show him the strenght of Egyptians.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 2:42:20 PM
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Local reports some protesters were trying to enter Morsi's home but were blocked by security.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 2:48:28 PM
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Health ministry says 61 people injured in clashes so far in Cairo.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 3:30:26 PM
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Young man who used Twitter to galvanize Egyptians says answer now is not protest but strikes.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 4:18:31 PM
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Riot police use tear gas against protesters in several spots including near prez palace.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 4:46:07 PM
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RT @cairocitylimits: So much tear gas in so many places we should include it in the weather reportby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 4:46:18 PM
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I see several local tweeps reporting that the army is moving into Suez.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 11:49:41 PM
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Morsi tweets condolences to victims of Suez violence.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 11:54:03 PM
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In a late-night mini-barrage of tweets, Morsi calls on citizens to express themselves peacefully.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/25/2013 11:56:00 PM
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RT @RobertMackey: No Saturday show MT @rbecker51 MT @daliaabbas: If Morsi addressing Egypt by twitter doesn't make @TheDailyShow tomorro ...by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 12:02:36 AM
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RT @monaeltahawy: My firmed @BikoB was stabbed in the back with a small knife last night while trying to stop sexual harassment in Tahri ...by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 7:19:41 AM
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Today's challenge: poss verdict in the worst case of soccer violence in #Egypt's long history of soccer. Die hard fans promised retribution.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 7:22:52 AM
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Judge in Port Said soccer violence hands down death penalty to several accused...Ahly team fans celebrate.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 8:07:37 AM
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Decision averts immediate threats of violence from those fans in Cairo...naturally in Port Said things will be different.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 8:10:21 AM
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Post soccer violence verdict, more violence, in Port Said. Clashes, tear gas, reports of fatalities.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 9:48:23 AM
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Info min delivers statement,says State will impose curfew, state of emerg, in unstable areas, if necessary. meanwhile cairo clashes restartby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 4:45:25 PM
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Exactly what women in Delhi told us too. For Rape Victims in India, Police Are Often Part of the Problem http://nyti.ms/ViOJeWby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/26/2013 10:12:51 PM
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A mostly quiet Cairo morning after police cleared sporadic protests overnight. We'll see if that lasts.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 9:50:22 AM
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Wow. Aljaz reporting 7,047 Syrian refugees crossed into Jordan in 48 hours.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 10:06:03 AM
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RT @RawyaRageh: The people want the downfall of the regime - the chant now at #PortSaid funerals #Egyptby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 10:53:19 AM
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Sporadic, small clashes near Tahrir starting up again.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 11:03:13 AM
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Port Said clashes start up again following funerals for the victims of yesterday's clashes.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 11:08:02 AM
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Foreign affairs advisory says embassy in Cairo closed for today, advises Canadians against all travel to Port Said and Suez due to violenceby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 2:40:58 PM
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US embassy limits services too, British closes, all due simply to proximity to some of the clashes near Tahrir.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 3:00:18 PM
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RT @bencnn: Policemen expel #Egypt interior minister from funeral for comrades killed in latest clashes. Watch this space. #Jan28
http:/ ...by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 3:49:38 PM -
#Egypt State television says Morsi to address nation tonight re: situation.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 4:44:55 PM
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What we've seen in past days are practices that are unfamiliar to Egyptians and the revolution. #Egypt #Morsiby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:47:47 PM
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#Morsi calls the violence of past days counter-revolutionary.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:48:30 PM
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We will face any threat to security of the country firmly. #Morsi #Egyptby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:49:42 PM
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Morsi says he's instructed interior ministry to deal firmly and strongly with anyone who terrorize people, block roads etc.#Egyptby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:50:41 PM
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State apparatus is capable of protecting the country, Morsi says pointing his finger.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:51:27 PM
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Morsi decided: 1. state of emergency in Port Said, Suez, Ismaliya, for 30 days. and curfew.by Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:52:09 PM
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If I am forced to do more than that, to protect the country, then I will - I won't hesitate for a moment. #Morsiby Nahlah Ayed via twitter 1/27/2013 7:53:19 PM
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