Hossam el-Hamalawy
Kefaya activists will assemble in front of the Press Syndicate Wednesday 13 June, 6:30pm, to demonstrate against the privatization of state-owned companies and health insurance services.
This to be followed by a conference inside the syndicate at 7pm, under the title, NO TO SELLING EGYPT, where Kefaya activists will be joined by a number of workers from privatized firms to familiarize the audience with the dismal working conditions in their factories after privatization
Around 200 Kefaya activists marked the second anniversary of Black Wednseday, by demonstrating against Mubarak, for one hour in front of the Press Syndicate. Check out some photos taken by Amr Abdallah and Shahinaz.
From the Daily Star Egypt:
The Kefaya Movement for Change has taken a stand this week against the privatization of state-owned properties, calling for a national referendum before any further sales can take place.
The activist group, whose public support has dwindled in the last two years, claims that the country’s privatization program has been marred by rampant corruption. They argue that many properties have been sold for far less than their actual value to investors with the right political connections. In this environment, they say, the state no longer has the legitimacy to sell Egypt’s public enterprises without first consulting the people.
Kefaya’s demands were raised in a new report released by the group, entitled “No to the Sale of Egypt.”