11. Egypt
Egypt seems determined not to allow the rerun of Tahrir Square protests that rocked the country during the Arab Spring. With the military firmly in control, every gathering must be approved by the authorities and few, if any, are ever approved. This makes people reluctant to join, as the government repeatedly states it’s resolved to prevent demonstrations by any means necessary, the use of lethal force included. The latest demonstrations were held in April 2016, over the sovereignty of Egyptian islands in Red Sea government is transferring to Saudi Arabia. In the violent crackdown, more than 20 people were injured and arrested by the police.
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