Protests in Egypt on Friday 28 November

Posted: 27/11/2014

Demonstrations often happen on a Friday in Egypt, but they can happen at any time across the country.

This Friday 28 November, protests have been called across Egypt with some calls for violence. If you are travelling or working in Egypt, you should avoid all protests and if possible avoid moving around in towns and cities altogether on the afternoon of 28 November.

The atmosphere at demonstrations can change quickly and without warning. Police may use water cannon, tear gas, birdshot or live ammunition for crowd control.

There have been several violent clashes since July 2013 resulting in a large number of deaths. Most of the clashes have taken place in Cairo and Alexandria.

At protests in Cairo, Alexandria and Fayoum on 24 and 25 January 2014 there were reports of around 80 deaths. There are still ongoing protests and clashes within university campuses across the country.

If you see or hear any protests nearby, RPS recommends that you move away from the area immediately. Don't be tempted to go and have a closer look. Don’t attempt to cross road blocks erected by the security forces or protesters and make sure you keep valid photographic identification with you at all times.

Take particular care in areas with a history of regular protests. At protests on 24 and 25 January westerners, including British Nationals, were singled out and attacked by some protestors.

There is a serious risk of violence and sexual assault at demonstrations. Local and international NGOs report more than 100 rapes and sexual assaults against women in demonstrations since 30 June 2013. Foreign and Egyptian women have been attacked.

If you are travelling to Egypt, please contact [email protected] for further travel and security advice.

 

Thanks to the FCO for their update and travel map.

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