Reply #22: BBC: Egypt protests: Ban on anti-government demonstrations [View All]

[muriel_volestrangler]

Egypt has banned street protests, one day after thousands of people joined a "day of revolt" against the government of President Hosni Mubarak.

Public gatherings, protests and marches are all now prohibited, the country's official news agency reports.

Anyone joining in unauthorised action will be detained and prosecuted, the interior ministry said.
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The BBC's Jon Leyne reported that some protesters began gathering again early on Wednesday.

He said there were few signs of a heavy police presence.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12283849

Whether they'll be able to enforce that 'ban' remains to be seen.