Vigil recognizes slaying that helped spark Egyptian uprising

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Source: The Washington Post

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt —Hundreds of Egyptians walked in silence Monday evening as the sun set over this Mediterranean city to commemorate the anniversary of a beating death that helped spark the country’s revolution.

These Alexandria streets over the past year have been the scene of furious protests, looting, clashes and finally euphoria in February when President Hosni Mubarak stepped down. The gathering Monday stood in stark contrast.

Those who showed up along the winding corniche to remember 28-year-old Khaled Said’s death were largely quiet. Many sat holding candles as passersby offered words of consolation to a family that has so far has not received vindication in a court of law.

Several said they were protesting the postponement of a verdict in the case of the two police officers charged with bludgeoning the young businessman to death.

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