11 Egyptians Killed By Assailants During Protest In Cairo

[News_Editor]

11 Egyptians killed by assailants during protest in Cairo < br /> 2012-05-03 17:37:18 GMT+7 (ICT) CAIRO, EGYPT (BNO NEWS) -- At least eleven people were killed on Wednesday after sit-in supporters of former Salafist presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu-Ismail were attacked outside Egypt's Defense Ministry, officials said on Thursday.The sit-in protesters were camped outside the Defense Ministry in the Abbasiya area of Cairo when a group of civilian-clothed men attacked the protesters on early Wednesday morning. According to witnesses, the demonstrators were attacked with cement-based bombs, Molotov cocktails, gunfire, tear gas and stones.Officials at Egypt's Interior Ministry confirmed at least 11 people had been killed while 49 others were injured, but unconfirmed reports indicated that the death toll later increased to 20 with more than 60 injured.The sit-in protest had reached its fourth day after supporters were angered by the disqualification of Abu-Ismail from the presidential race, according to Ahram Online. On Saturday, the protesters had also been attacked in which at least one protester was killed and several others wounded.A group of medical doctors, the Tahrir Doctors, were the only ones to receive the victims at the Al-Shefa hospital. A number of other nearby hospitals such as Demerdash, Ain Shams and Al-Hussein were shut down. The Tahrir Doctors condemned the situation in a statement.

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[Scott]

An off-topic troll post has been deleted. The OP does NOT mention religion.

Posters who continue with their myopic agendas will face a lengthy suspension.

[Steely Dan]

Do I sense that when push comes to shove the Egyptian military will reassert control and prevent 'democracy' from happening in Egypt. The UN or Nato may consider intervention should this be the case, but as with Syria it might not be wise to do so. If anyone cares to google Salafist the policies of the protesting candidate should become a bit clearer. Is this measurably better than a military dictatorship?

[Steely Dan]

Here is what wikipedia has to say about the man in question.

http://en.wikipedia....alah_Abu_Ismail

The protesters were angry at his disqualification as presidential candidate, because ironically it was alleged his mummy had U.S citizenship;- which is ironic for an ultra-conservative who views Iran as a model of how to resist the great Satan.

Indeed as this recent economist feature explains the Egyptian situation is running so far away from western expectations that they were actually relieved when the Muslim brotherhood went back on a promise not to field a presidential candidate; - this being the lesser of the two evils compared to a Salafist.

http://www.economist.com/node/21552263

Edited May 4, 2012 by Steely Dan

[Morch]

Almost half of the presidential candidates were disqualified. Some from the Islamic parties, some from others. Not quite sure who got the upperhand at taking other side's big shots out of the race.

While there are persistent rumors and talk of coup or armed forces not letting go of the reins, it remains to be seen. Not sure at all the armed forces got as much support among the ranks.

[folium]

Here is what wikipedia has to say about the man in question.

http://en.wikipedia....alah_Abu_Ismail

The protesters were angry at his disqualification as presidential candidate, because ironically it was alleged his mummy had U.S citizenship;- which is ironic for an ultra-conservative who views Iran as a model of how to resist the great Satan.

Indeed as this recent economist feature explains the Egyptian situation is running so far away from western expectations that they were actually relieved when the Muslim brotherhood went back on a promise not to field a presidential candidate; - this being the lesser of the two evils compared to a Salafist.

http://www.economist.com/node/21552263

Interesting last paragraph from the Economist article:

In the Salafists’ Alexandrian stronghold of Amud el-Sawari, Christians and Muslims alike say an hour’s ranting by a sheikh during Friday prayers is an acceptable price to pay for the security their courteous followers in white tunics bring. “They sweep the streets, and ask if you need money. Their doctors treat Christians and Muslims alike for nothing, they never force you to pray or grow a beard,” says a clean-shaven father of three unveiled teenage daughters in Bulaq, a poor suburb of Cairo. “Don’t believe what you read in the papers.”

[geriatrickid]

What a waste. So many young people looking for hope and opportunities and they are forced to struggle for basic freedom.

A large unemployed population of young males always creates sadness and tragedy.

[folium]

here are the runners for the Egyptian presidential election.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17859639

The Salafist Abu Ismail and the Muslim Brothers lead candidate, Shater, have both been disqualified. While the military would ideally like a person linked to the old regime to win, the liklihood is that one of the Islamists candidated will probably win.

Hopefully this will not end in Armageddon as Egypt is crucially important in the Middle East, given its population, potential and historical prestige.

[Scott]

A post has been deleted for technical reasons.

My apologies for to the poster

[Steely Dan]

“Don’t believe what you read in the papers.”

Now ain't that the truth!

[folium]

“Don’t believe what you read in the papers.”

Now ain't that the truth!

Thought you might enjoy that!

[folium]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17984117

Looks like the Egyptian media and military are trying to "shape" the upcoming election. Could make things very interesting in this vitally important country.

[Steely Dan]

http://www.bbc.co.uk...e-east-17984117

Looks like the Egyptian media and military are trying to "shape" the upcoming election. Could make things very interesting in this vitally important country.

After deposing King Faroukh Nasser put the Islamists back in their box having made temporary alliance with them. The BBC article is not very credible imho as previously the Muslim brotherhood polled about 48% and the Salafists half of that. I can't see however much the media spin this that the Islamic block fails to gain a majority.

Of course should the election be scrapped or rigged against the Islamists I would not shed a tear and I have little doubt the U.S would either probably realizing the monumental blunder they made cutting Mubarak loose. Autocracy rather than theocracy any day of the week.