30.6.2013

Dumuzi started a blog post 30.6.2013
30 Jun 2013, 16:57
30.6.2013

Just a quick update on what's going on here. I will try to make this as short as possible.

- Morsi was elected president one year ago.
- During this year, Morsi managed to fuel his opposition by issuing a decree that gave him super powers, appointed his own Public Prosecutor, jailed many of the opposition and much more.
- Human rights violations, including torture, killing, sexual violence and police brutality were used against anyone who protested against Morsi.
- A campaign was started called #Tamarud (#Rebel) was created in order to gather signatures to make Morsi leave and have early elections, among other things.
- They claim to have collected more than 20 million signatures so far.
- #Tamarud scheduled mass protests across the country on the 30th of June.

This brings us to today. I went to the protest that took place at the Presidential Palace. There were other protests in Tahrir Square and many other major Egyptian cities. It's easy to say that there were millions in the streets. I have never seen so many people on the street.

I took some pics (I'll also post pictures from news sources and twitter) that I'd like to share with you!

The Presidential Palace

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This guy was holding a Qur'an with one hand and a cross in the other!

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Flags of Martyrs (killed by Morsi, and sometimes others) are very common during such protests. This flag is Muhamad 'Chrisit' killed during clashes around the Presidential Palace a few months ago. He started a facebook page called Brothers Liars (referring to the Muslim Brotherhood), though he did vote for Morsi during the elections.

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Glory to the Martyrs.

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Stage that was set up by the #Tamarud (Rebel) campaign.

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Every now and then, Helicopters would fly over us. They were greeted by loud noises and laser pointers pointed at it. Can you tell how green this one looks from all the lasers?

Ikhwan not allowed to enter. (Ikhwan = Brothers. Referring to the Muslim Brotherhood, Ikhwan Muslimeen in Arabic)

LEAVE. Lots of signs and cheers used that word.

Leave. The people demand the fall of Ikhwan.

Occupy the streets.

Will post pictures I gathered from the internet in another post. I'll just leave you with this one, that's where I was tonight:
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- #7
  
  Dumuzi commented
  
  01 Jul 2013, 23:39
  
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  Originally posted by Malflick;bt423
  
  Wow! That is an insane number for people. Keep us updated. I hope that this causes change over there, and you get a government that is far better towards its people.
  
  I will post pictures of the protests in my next post, using pictures from around the web, just to give you an idea of how huge this was.
  
  Originally posted by ChainLightning;bt424
  
  Many, many, MANY people. One voice.
  
  Now, just let it be HEARD!
  
  Sadly, I don't think they can hear us. If you read their news statements, it's like they are living in another planet...
  
  Originally posted by Maria de Luna;bt425
  
  That is so many people! It is a sea of humanity! That should be a signal, Morsi wil have to eigther imprison most of his country or step the hell down! I hope he doesn't try the former...
  
  If he doesn't, we'll just have to force him ::
  I'm thinking about spamming his email with goat pictures. Do you have any other ideas.
  
  Originally posted by Kahlenda;bt426
  
  With such opposition he has to realise he has lost control of the country
  
  He lost control a long time ago. One time he actually enforced a curfew in some Egyptian cities and NO ONE obeyed him. They actually went out during the curfew hours and even had a 'Curfew football tournament'. It was hilarious.
  
  Originally posted by Maria de Luna;bt427
  
  The local paper seems to be under the impression that he has just as many supporters as those in opposition, and I think they may be exaggerating some of the counter protests, I could not find any pics of the counter protests online... so they must be eigther small or afraid...
  
  They do have a large protest going on, in support of the president and his 'legitimacy' as they put it. But it's only taking place at one place inside of Cairo. The protests against him are ALL OVER THE PLACE! I'm still trying to figure out the official numbers, but this is the biggest thing I've ever seen.
  
  Originally posted by anunitu;bt428
  
  I read that the Army is stepping in to settle this issue,and has demanded that the prez has 48 hours to help the protesters to settle their grievances.
  
  Yes. The Army gave them 48 hours to answer or they'll do something. What this something is, I have no idea. Not sure if good or bad.
- #8
  
  volcaniclastic commented
  
  02 Jul 2013, 04:44
  
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  Stay safe, D!
  
  (Fuck the man!)
- #9
  
  Dumuzi commented
  
  02 Jul 2013, 09:43
  
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  Originally posted by volcaniclastic;bt431
  
  Stay safe, D!
  
  (Fuck the man!)
  
  I don't swing that way, V.
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