Angry Egyptians defy protest ban

By Mish Whalen

Egyptian protesters continued to protest, calling for the dissolution of parliament, implementation of democracy and higher wages, along with the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Read a story on how Egyptian bloggers are braving police intimidation and see more photos here.

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Egyptian protesters clash with riot police during a protest in Suez, Egypt, on January 27, 2011.

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Egyptian protesters clash with riot police during a protest in Suez, Egypt, on January 27, 2011.

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Egyptian riot police stand in line as demonstrators gather in front of the Lawyers' Syndicate in Cairo on January 27, 2011, demanding the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.

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Comment author avatarmorris wise-2276198

No display sign`s are carried by ME rioters, they are not rioting for political freedom but because there are too many porno shop`s and bordello`s to choose from. Sharia law or Christian fundamentalism would pacify these rioters who desperately need a government that provides moral structure. They are like children that must have a guiding daddy to lead them from temptation.

    Reply#1 - Thu Jan 27, 2011 12:52 PM EST
    Comment author avatarAspenFreePress

    The protests in Egypt stem from a fraudulent presidential election, not unlike the one that put Calderon in power in Mexico.  The Achilles heel of Democracy seems to be that elections can get stolen.  Sterling Greenwood/AspenFreePress

      Reply#2 - Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:24 PM EST
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