On June 16, 2009, Cairo’s State Council overturned a February 2009 administrative court ruling that had legalized the presence of interior ministry security on Cairo University’s campus. In this audio slideshow, from February 22, 2009, activists from various student movements protested the increased security presence at Cairo University.
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For Obama’s visit: Egyptian universities under security occupation
Mubarak continues his preparations for Obama’s visit. Cairo University is now under the control of the Presidential Guards.
In Al-Azhar University, the police are not taking chances, so they rounded up 40 Russian and Asian students!
Students in solidarity with Gaza
I received the following press release:
Students in Solidarity with Gaza
Contact: Kat Sullivan
Mobile Cairo: 019.264.1283
On Monday May 25th, a group of students from Cairo attempted to enter the Gaza border to deliver aid. Thus far, all efforts to enter have been stopped by Egyptian authorities.
The student delegation from Cairo is planning to meet with numerous other delegations from around the globe. Each group has medical aid and supplies, sports equipment for children and monetary donations. The Egyptian authorities have been completely aware of everyone attending and everything that we are carrying. All members attending were told that they were given full clearance to enter Gaza. However, now at the border, they suddenly refuse. We are being either blocked from entering or even turned back at checkpoints before the border
itself.
Knowing that our efforts are supported worldwide, we are compelled to reach out to all media outlets within and without Cairo, Egypt.
For more information:
twitter.com/studentsforgaza