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Police Presence in Egypt Mutes Most Protests on 5th Anniversary of Uprising

2016-01-26 3 Dailymotion

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.<br />Egypt’s police and army have tightened security across the country to deal with any possible protests or outbreak of violence.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Those attending chanted pro-police and army slogans and gave out flowers to the security personnel.

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