After the International Labor Organization rewarded Essam Sharaf’s cabinet by removing Egypt’s name from its black list, the government continues its crackdown on the labor movement.
Police is trying to smash the Bani Sweif Cement workers strike, detaining three workers and tearing down the tents set up by the strikers.
And in Cairo, the public prosecutor has ordered 10 protesters (five farmers, three auto workers and two students) to remain in police custody for 15 days, following their arrest last Wednesday during their sit ins in downtown Cairo.