(NPR) Sexual Violence Marks Latest Egyptian Protests

Posted by Kendall Harmon

Despite the chanting and the plastic tents, Tahrir Square now is a different place than it was during what is known in Egypt as the "18 Days," back in January and February when protestors overthrew the Mubarak regime.

In Cairo, protestors have called for another massive demonstration in advance of Monday's parliamentary elections. There are fears of renewed violence come Election Day; one man was killed on Saturday during clashes with Egyptian security services.

This latest phase of Egypt's revolution has been a lot more violent, protestors say. In just nine days, at least 40 people have been killed and 2,000 more wounded in clashes with security forces. And, as the atmosphere changes, paranoia and sexual violence are on the rise.

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Filed under: * Culture-WatchLaw & Legal IssuesSexualityViolenceWomen* Economics, PoliticsPolitics in General* International News & CommentaryMiddle EastEgypt

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