Egyptian authorities have imprisoned 42 protesters who were demonstrating against the government’s decision to demolish their homes. On Friday, as residents of Maawa Al-Sayadeen took to the streets, security forces fired tear gas at them and attacked them with batons, killing a four-day-old girl. Residents of Maawa Al-Sayadeen were told that they would have to move to Bashair Al-Khair where they cannot afford the rent, despite being told that the government would provide them with apartments with affordable rent. Authorities have now said that their houses were built illegally on state owned land. Residents have accused the government of clearing the land to develop it for tourism purposes for the benefit of investors and businessmen. Across the country houses are … Continue reading Egypt jails 42 protesters whose homes were demolished