Egypt: Tensions High at Ministry of Defense Sit-In

April 30, 2012 from Ahram Online

The situation remains tense in Cairo at the Ministry of Defense sit-in, where hundreds have been protesting in recent days against the ruling Military Council (SCAF). Presidential hopeful Khaled Ali visited the protest to show his solidarity, after dozens of demonstrators were injured and up to four killed when unknown assailants attacked the demonstrators at night on Saturday and Sunday. Video by Simon Hanna for Ahram Online.

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